Final answer:
A METAR report's wind section includes details on wind speed, wind direction, and gusts. The wind influences an airplane's total velocity both in speed and direction. Gust details are indicated with a 'G' after the steady wind speed in the report.
Step-by-step explanation:
If you see wind information in a METAR report, it relates to the wind section which typically includes wind speed, wind direction, and if there are any gusts. Thus, the section you're asking about likely mentions either a. Wind speed, b. Wind direction, or c. Gusts. However, if the METAR shows only a single number with a direction (e.g., 27010KT), this refers to the wind coming from 270 degrees (west) at a steady speed of 10 knots. If the report includes a 'G', e.g., 27010G15KT, it also reports gusts, which means that there have been bursts of wind speed up to 15 knots. On the other hand, the METAR does not include information on visibility in this wind section; visibility details are located in a different part of the report.