L-68 - L-1 Day
Delta IV Heavy
Valid Period
Jun 20 - Jun 21, 2023
Issued
Tue Jun 20, 2023 at 13:00 UTC (09:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
An unsettled weather pattern will remain in place this week, characterized by above normal opportunities for showers and thunderstorms each day. While the highest threat for storms will target the afternoon and evening hours, there is a risk that earlier storms and associated clouds may persist into the overnight hours as a series of upper-level disturbances interact with a surface boundary across north Florida. A subtle shift in this boundary and the flow aloft appear to unfold during the latter portions of the week, leading to somewhat more favorable overnight launch weather. Additionally, overnight sustained winds are likely to remain elevated, although easing somewhat by late week. Given these considerations, a high threat exists for nearby showers and storms during evening MST rollback operations, with the potential for remnant anvil and cumulus clouds persisting later into the night.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Anvil Cloud Rules
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Ground Winds
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Opportunities
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Anvil Cloud Rules
- Ground Winds
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Solar Activity | Low |
Backup Window
Primary Concerns
- Anvil Cloud Rules
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Solar Activity | Low |