PERCUSION Weather briefing
2024-08-31
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
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Saharan dust forecast
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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