Forecast for Thursday, April 10

Issued: Wednesday, April 9 Launch Weather Officer: Jim Sardonia, 45th Weather Squadron Synoptic Discussion: "A strong low-pressure center and associated cold front will push into Central Florida today bringing rainshowers, scattered thunderstorms and gusty wind. Some of these storms may be strong with isolated pockets receiving significant rainfall amounts, high gusts and frequent lightning. On Thursday, skies will become partly cloudy, however surface winds will remain gusty throughout the launch countdown and window. "The main concern for launch day (Thursday evening) will be the chance of peak winds at the 90-foot level at SLC 36B greater than the 25 knot launch constraint." Clouds: Scattered cumulus at 3,000 feet with 2/8ths sky coverage and tops at 6,000 feet; Scattered cirrus at 25,000 feet with 3/8ths sky coverage and tops at 26,000 feet Visibility: 7 miles Launch Pad Winds: Westerly from 270 degrees at 14 gusting to 24 knots (as measured at 90 foot tower) Temperature: 63 to 65 degrees F Relative Humidity: 70 percent Weather: None Solar Activity: Low Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: 30 percent Concerns: Winds greater than 25 knots

Forecast for Friday and Saturday

Friday's Probability of Violating Constraints: < 10 percent Concerns: Slight chance of winds greater than 25 knots Saturday's Probability of Violating Constraints: < 10 percent Concerns: Cumulus clouds