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Launch weather forecast
Posted: March 10, 2004

 Forecast for Friday, March 12

Issued: Wednesday, March 10
Launch Weather Officer: Johnny Weems, 45th Weather Squadron

Synoptic Discussion: "High pressure will produce breezy, dry conditions, cool nights and warm daytime temperatures. A weak cold front will pass approach the local area late Thursday, reinforcing the dry conditions.

"With winds weakening and dry conditions aloft, there are no weather concerns through Saturday."

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

Visibility: 7 miles

Launch Pad Winds: Northwesterly from 310 degrees at 8 to 10 knots

Temperature: 57 degrees F

Relative Humidity: 70 percent

Weather: None

Solar Activity: Low

Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: Zero percent

Concerns: None

 

 Forecast for Saturday and Sunday

Saturday's Probability of Violating Constraints: Zero percent
Concerns: None

Sunday's Probability of Violating Constraints: Less than 10 percent
Concerns: 90-foot level winds and increasing low clouds

 

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