GPS III-4 - L-3 Days
Falcon 9
Valid Period
Nov 4, 2020 23:28 - 23:44 UTC (18:28 - 18:44 ET)
Issued
Sun Nov 1, 2020 at 14:00 UTC (09:00 ET)
Forecast Discussion
Partly cloudy skies will continue as a strong cold front moves through late tonight. Monday will bring blustery winds from the north, dropping off after sunset. On Tuesday, the strong high pressure over the northern Gulf States will move east into the Carolinas, making winds lighter and turning them easterly. On Wednesday, the tropical storm in the Caribbean will assist in tightening the pressure gradient, increasing the winds. This continued onshore flow will also bring an increase coastal stratocumulus clouds and the potential for a few embedded cumulus. The primary weather concerns for Wednesday evening are Liftoff Winds and the Cumulus Cloud Rule. On Thursday, similar conditions are expected with gusty, onshore winds bringing increasing cloudiness over the Spaceport. The primary weather concerns remain Liftoff Winds and the Cumulus Cloud Rule.
Primary Launch Date
Primary Window
Primary Concerns
- Liftoff Winds
- 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
- Liftoff Winds
- Cumulus Cloud Rule
Additional Risk Criteria
| Criteria | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Upper-Level Wind Shear | Low |
| Booster Recovery Weather | Moderate |
| Solar Activity | Low |