NASA Crew-5 - L-2 Days

Seasonably cool, dry air will continue to filter into central Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian, as its remnants spin off the Mid-Atlantic coast. Ironically, Ian brought the end to the wet season across our area, which is characterized by the daily sea breeze driven shower and thunderstorm activity. Northwest flow the first part of the week will gradually veer northerly to northeasterly as a continental high pressure system slides in from the northwest. A weak cold front will move through the area and spark scattered showers late on Tuesday, but it is expected to be well south of the Spaceport by Wednesday. On launch day, the high will be centered over the southeastern US, bringing breezy northeasterly winds. While a few small, short lived coastal showers cannot be ruled out with the onshore flow, very dry air in the mid and upper levels will cap off any significant activity. Launch conditions will be favorable, with the primary concerns being the Cumulus Cloud Rule and Flight Through Precipitation. By Thursday and Friday, winds will weaken and stay northeasterly as the high slides further south and flattens into a more west-to-east orientation. Launch weather remains favorable and the concerns are the same as the primary day.