PERCUSION Weather briefing

Published

August 31, 2024

Current synoptic situation

NHC surface analysis

NHC tropical weather outlook

NHC tropical Hovmöller

Latest satellite images

GOES yesterday’s image

GOES latest image

GOES WEST Latest Infrared Image

ECMWF Forecasts

2024-08-31 12:00 UTC

2024-09-01 12:00 UTC

2024-09-02 12:00 UTC

2024-09-03 12:00 UTC

2024-09-04 12:00 UTC

Saharan dust forecast

2024-08-31 12:00 UTC

2024-09-01 12:00 UTC

2024-09-02 12:00 UTC

2024-09-03 12:00 UTC

Local forecast for Sal

Summary

  • For today’s flight
    • circles well placed to sample strongest gradients
    • comparatively less intense convection in mid-ITCZ, little dust (given yesterdays forecast
  • For Tuesday’s (3 Sep) flight
    • moist area extends far to the north, no sampling of strong gradient so far, good for the south
    • moderately strong convection in ITCZ
  • For transfer flight
    • be aware of NHC forecasts