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Artemis II - L-3 Days

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Valid Period

Apr 1, 2026 22:24 - 00:24 UTC (18:24 - 20:24 ET)

Issued

Sun Mar 29, 2026 at 13:00 UTC (09:00 ET)

Forecast Discussion

Space Launch Delta 45

Forecast Discussion: The front that passed through the local area late yesterday is now located across South Florida,where it will stall and gradually wash out over the next several days. Remnant low-level moisture associated with this boundary will continue to seep into the area as onshore flow remains robust, yielding the threat for intermittent showers. This activity is likely to be further enhanced with the daily afternoon passage of the seabreeze, where an isolated thunderstorm may also form. The bulk of organized shower activity should then retreat to the west side of the Florida peninsula each evening, with lingering showers also across the Atlantic. Thus, the primary weather concerns for launch opportunities this week are the extent and organization of these showers and their associated clouds.

Primary Launch Date

Launch Day

Primary Window

80%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule
  • Thick Cloud Layers Rule
  • Ground Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Solar ActivityLow

Backup Opportunities

48-Hour Delay

Backup Window

75%
PGO

Primary Concerns

  • Cumulus Cloud Rule
  • Thick Cloud Layers Rule
  • Ground Winds

Additional Risk Criteria

CriteriaRisk Level
Solar ActivityLow