The weather forecast for liftoff also is good, with a 70% chance of acceptable launch conditions, according to Kathy Winters, a U.S. Air Force weather officer. "It looks pretty promising weather-wise for launch," she said.
Yet "the weather is not looking good for launch," said shuttle weather officer Kathy Winters at a news briefing on Thursday morning. She put the chance of favorable conditions for the 11:26 a.m. launch time at only 30%. Among the concerns are heavy clouds, showers and lightning.
"It is not looking favorable right now for launch," said NASA weather officer Kathy Winters, downgrading her forecast to just a 30 percent chance of good conditions for liftoff, compared to 40 percent a day earlier.
Bad weather is expected, and forecasters said there's a 70 percent chance that rain or thunderstorms will prevent Atlantis from flying. No hail or other severe conditions are anticipated, just "a lot of nuisance weather," said the shuttle weather officer, Kathy Winters. The weather improves slightly
Date: Jul 06, 2011
Category: Sci/Tech
Source: Google
Unfavorable Weather Threatens NASA's Final Shuttle Launch
I wish I had better weather for you, a better weather briefing for you. Right now, we're going with a 60 percent chance of KSC weather prohibiting launch due to the potential for showers and isolated thunderstorms in the area," said shuttle weather officer Kathy Winters, Fox News reported.
There's a 60 percent chance that rain or thunderstorms will delay Friday's planned liftoff of Atlantis, shuttle weather officer Kathy Winters said Tuesday. The weather improves with each passing day, as the launch time gets slightly earlier.
NASA weather expert Kathy Winters said there is a 30 percent chance strong crosswinds or low cloud cover could delay the launch. The weather is expected to be less ideal Tuesday, then improve Wednesday, she said.
At a press briefing on Friday, NASA weather officer Kathy Winters said there was a 70% chance of favorable weather at launch time, which is set for 8:56 a.m. Monday. Her main concern was the potential for gusty cross-winds and low clouds.
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