Starlink 4-18 - L-3 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
May 18, 2022 10:10 - 11:10 UTC (06:10 - 07:10 ET)
Issued
Sun May 15, 2022 at 11:30 UTC (07:30 ET)
Forecast Discussion
The high pressure area over the Atlantic Ocean will gradually drift away from the Florida Peninsula over the next few days as a frontal system moves into eastern US. Southerly winds will keep the temperatures elevated in Central Florida and allow daily sea breeze interactions to produce isolated showers and thunderstorms each afternoon and evening. The frontal system will push off the Eastern Seaboard on Monday, with the tail end of the front lagging into the Florida Panhandle. On Tuesday, the remnants of the boundary will stall mostly north of the Space Coast, but could add ingredients to enhance the shower and thunderstorm coverage and intensity. The high pressure area will be gin to build back into the area on Wednesday, returning Central Florida to the daily cycle of sea breeze interaction. The Primary weather concern for a launch attempt Wednesday morning is the Cumulus Cloud Rule. High pressure will continue to build into the area on Thursday, keeping conditions much the same as the previous day. The primary weather concern for Thursday morning remains the Cumulus Cloud Rule.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Low |
| Solar Activity | Low |