Monday, December 16, 2013

Flight are "No Go" for 12/16/2013 High Winds

Flights are "No Go" for 12/16/2013 due to high winds

Weather Snapshot - Home Airport (KMCO)

Orlando FL [KMCO] hourly observation on the 16th at 4:53am EST (0953Z)
wind 360° at 6 knots, visibility 10 miles, 1,600 feet broken, 6,000 feet broken, temperature 12°C (54°F), dewpoint 8°C (46°F), altimeter 30.14, automated station with precipitation discriminator, sea level pressure 30.14" Hg (1020.7 hPa), temperature 11.7°C (53.1°F), dewpoint 7.8°C (46.0°F), maintenance required.

Orlando FL [KMCO] special observation on the 16th at 5:07am EST (1007Z)
wind 360° at 6 knots, visibility 10 miles, 1,600 feet scattered, 6,000 feet scattered, temperature 11°C (52°F), dewpoint 8°C (46°F), altimeter 30.15, automated station with precipitation discriminator, maintenance required.


Terminal Forecasts

Orlando FL [KMCO] amended terminal forecast
issued on the 16th at 3:56am EST (0856Z), valid from the 16th at 4am EST (09Z) through the 17th at 1am EST (06Z)
4am EST (09Z)wind 010° at 10 knots, visibility greater than 6 miles, 1,500 feet scattered, 2,500 feet scattered, 25,000 feet broken
4am (09Z)-5am EST (10Z)temporarily 1,400 feet broken, 2,300 feet broken
6:00am EST (1100Z)wind 350° at 7 knots, visibility greater than 6 miles, 2,500 feet scattered, 25,000 feet broken
3:00pm EST (2000Z)wind 010° at 8 knots, visibility greater than 6 miles, 25,000 feet scattered.