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