Forecast for Thursday, November 16

Issued: Monday, November 13 Launch Weather Officer: 45th Weather Squadron Synoptic Discussion: "The first half of the week will be dominated by mostly clear skies with no significant weather. By late Tuesday a developing frontal system will make its way into the central Gulf of Mexico. This frontal system will push through Florida late Wednesday and into late morning on Thursday. Ahead of this system will be overcast conditions with rain showers and isolated Thunderstorms. By late Thursday the system should be through with partly cloudy skies across the area. "Main concerns during the launch window will be showers or thunderstorms within 10 nautical miles of the launch pad." Clouds: Cumulus broken at 3,000 feet and tops at 8,000 feet; Altocumulus broken at 10,000 feet and tops at 14,000 feet; Cirrus broken at 25,000 feet and tops at 27,000 feet Visibility: 5 miles Launch Pad Winds: Westerly from 290 degrees at 10 gusting to 15 knots Temperature: 70 to 72 degrees F Relative Humidity: 70 percent Weather: Showers or thunderstorms in the vicinity Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: 40 percent Concerns: Rain showers and thunderstorms

24-hour Delay Forecast

Friday's Probability of Violating Constraints: 10 percent Concerns: Cumulus Cloud Rule