Forecast for Wednesday, December 17

Issued: Tuesday, December 16 Launch Weather Officer: Johnny Weems, 45th Weather Squadron Synoptic Discussion: "Increasing cloudiness throughout the afternoon and evening in advance of an approaching cold front. The chance of showers will increase through Tuesday night with the front expected to pass through the local area early Wednesday morning. Cloudiness and threat of showers will decrease through the day Wednesday but wind behind the front will strengthen as much cooler air moves into Central Florida; low temperatures in the low 40s and upper 30s will be common across Central FL on both Thursday and Friday mornings. "The chief concern for Wednesday night will be gusty northwest winds." Clouds: Scattered at 3,000 feet with 1-2/8ths sky coverage and tops at 5,000 feet; Scattered at 28,000 feet with 1-2/8ths sky coverage and tops at 32,000 feet Visibility: 7 miles Launch Pad Winds: Northwesterly from 310 degrees at 15 to 21 knots Temperature: 52 degrees F Relative Humidity: 60 percent Weather: None Solar Activity: Low Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: 40 percent Concerns: Winds at 90-foot level greater than 25 knots

Forecast for Thursday and Friday

Thursday's Probability of Violating Constraints: 20 percent Concerns: Winds at 90-foot level Friday's Probability of Violating Constraints: 10 percent Concerns: Winds at 90-foot level