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Launch weather forecast
Posted: April 15, 2004

 Forecast for Thursday, April 15

Issued: Thursday, April 15
Launch Weather Officers: Johnny Weems and Mike McAleenan, 45th Weather Squadron

Synoptic Discussion: "Blustery winds from Wednesday continue to weaken as high pressure builds in. Fair weather and dry conditions will continue through the remainder of the week. Wind direction continues to gradually shift from a Westerly direction to a North-Northeasterly direction by launch.

"There are no weather concerns for launch time."

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

Visibility: 7 miles

Launch Pad Winds: North-northeasterly from 020 degrees at 10 to 15 knots

Temperature: 62 degrees F

Relative Humidity: 65 percent

Weather: None

Solar Activity: Very low to low levels

Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: 0 percent

Concerns: None

 

 Forecast for 24- and 48-hour delays

Friday's Probability of Violating Constraints: 10 percent
Concerns: Coastal shower, thick clouds

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

 

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