Issued: Sunday, March 9
Launch Weather Officer: Joel Tumbiolo, 45th Weather Squadron
Synoptic Discussion: "A second frontal boundary will approach from the north later today. Showers and thunderstorms are already located over northern Florida, and will be in the local area during the countdown. The front will move through during the launch window.
"Main concerns on launch day will be for anvil clouds, debris clouds, thick layered clouds and precipitation associated with the frontal boundary. Ground winds will also be a concern for vehicle exposure and launch, especially when associated with thunderstorms."
Clouds: Scattered at 3,000 feet with 3/8ths sky coverage and tops at 7,000 feet; Broken at 10,000 feet with 5/8ths sky coverage and tops at 14,000 feet; Broken at 28,000 feet with 6/8ths sky coverage and tops at 30,000 feet
Visibility: 7 miles
Launch Pad Winds: Northwesterly from 300 degrees at 10 gusting to 15 knots
Temperature: 72 to 74 degrees F
Relative Humidity: 80 percent
Weather: Showers and thunderstorms vicinity
Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: 70 percent
Concerns: Lightning within 10 nautical miles, Anvil and Debris Cloud Rules, Thick Cloud Rule, precipitation, ground winds
