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Launch weather forecast
Posted: April 12, 2004

 Forecast for Thursday, April 15

Issued: Monday, April 12
Launch Weather Officers: Johnny Weems and Mike McAleenan, 45th Weather Squadron

Synoptic Discussion: "Stormy weather Monday and Tuesday change to dry, cooler conditions on Wednesday as high pressure builds in. Fair weather and dry conditions will continue through the remainder week as the winds gradually shift from a Northerly to an Easterly direction.

"There are no weather concerns for launch day."

Clouds: Few at 3,000 feet with 1-2/8ths sky coverage and tops at 5,000 feet; and Few at 26,000 feet with 1-2/8ths sky coverage and tops at 29,000 feet

Visibility: 7 miles

Launch Pad Winds: North-northeasterly from 030 degrees at 10 to 12 knots

Temperature: 62 degrees F

Relative Humidity: 65 percent

Weather: None

Solar Activity: Very Low to Low as proton flux activity settles to normal range

Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: 0 percent

Concerns: None

 

 Forecast for 24- and 48-hour delays

Friday's Probability of Violating Constraints: Less than 10 percent
Concerns: Coastal shower

Saturday's Probability of Violating Constraints: Less than 10 percent
Concerns: Coastal shower

 

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