Arabsat BADR-8 - L-2 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
May 26 - May 27, 2023
Issued
Wed May 24, 2023 at 01:45 UTC (21:45 ET)
Forecast Discussion
The complex and active weather pattern will remain in place through the remainder of the work week due to a lingering surface boundary, upper-level troughing, and plentiful moisture. As of this evening, a broad area of low pressure has developed along the remnant boundary, and it will continue to deepen and push northwards along the Florida east coast over the next several days. By Friday, the center of low pressure will be off the coast, to the northeast of the Spaceport. The low’s position will bring breezy northerly winds, along with bands of scattered coastal showers. As a result, the main concerns will be the Cumulus Cloud Rule and the Surface Electric Fields Rule associated with these showers. Current model guidance shows us finally breaking out of the wet pattern by Saturday, as the low continues to push northwards, and drier air filters in from the north. Conditions look significantly more favorable, with the only concern being the Cumulus Cloud Rule.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
- Surface Electric Fields 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 |