Forecast for Thursday, February 15

Issued: Monday, February 12 Launch Weather Team: 45th Weather Squadron Synoptic Discussion: "Developing low pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico will bring a threat for rain and thunderstorms Monday through early Wednesday. Surface low pressure will move up the eastern seaboard allowing the accompanying cold frontal boundary to move through Central Florida on Wednesday. Surface high pressure will build in the wake of the cold front and usher in much cooler and drier air. "The main concern will be for thick layered clouds and isolated light rain that will continue to stream across the Gulf of Mexico and Florida." Clouds: Stratocumulus few at 5,000 feet; Altocumulus scattered at 10,000 feet; Cirrus scattered at 25,000 feet Visibility: 10 miles Launch Pad Winds: Northerly from 340 degrees at 8 gusting to 15 knots Temperature: 52 to 54 degrees F Relative Humidity: 80 percent Weather: Isolated shower in the vicinity Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: 30 percent Concerns: Thick Cloud Rule, precipitation

24-hour Delay Forecast

Friday's Probability of Violating Constraints: 30 percent Concerns: Thick Cloud Rule, precipitation, ground winds

Times of note

Thursday night's launch window: 6:08 to 6:26 p.m. EST Friday night's launch window: 6:05 to 6:23 p.m. EST