Issued: Saturday, June 7
Launch Weather Officer: Joel Tumbiolo, 45th Weather Squadron
Synoptic Discussion: "No changes. Subtropical ridge will be the dominant large scale feature in control, with a weak frontal boundary located over northern FL. This boundary will keep the low level high pressure ridge axis south of the area through mid next week. This will result in the continuation of south-southwesterly flow throughout the atmosphere. Moisture levels will remain high, and will provide the fuel for daily afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime heating, in addition to local sea and lake breezes will be the triggers for thunderstorm development.
"Main concerns during will be cumulus clouds , developing thunderstorms, and associated anvil clouds within in the vicinity of the launch pad/flight path."
Clouds: Broken at 3,000 feet with 5/8ths sky coverage and tops at 10,000 feet; Broken at 10,000 feet with 5/8ths sky coverage and tops at 18,000 feet; and Broken at 25,000 feet with 6/8ths sky coverage and tops at 28,000 feet
Visibility: 7 miles
Launch Pad Winds: Southerly from 170 degrees at 10 gusting to 15 knots
Temperature: 82 to 84 degrees F
Relative Humidity: 70 percent
Weather: Showers and thunderstorms in the vicinity
Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: 60 percent
Concerns: Cumulus Cloud Rule, Lightning Rule, Anvil Cloud Rule