MadwaySouth - Weather - 13 August 2009
Posted in Madwaysouth-Buggy Kite the Sahara | By Marc |
Hi Geoff, good morning
according to my information the good good of the wind, Aiolos, is still on your side. A good steady wind, becoming stronger during the afternoon as the sea breeze add a little speed. If you have a different experience, please let me know.
hope all is well!
Day1: 13 August-ESTimatedPosition: N25.8W14.4
Wind: 020-040°8-12kt (average wind) after 9utc turning to 350-010° and increasing to 12-16kt tempo 18-23kt (15-20utc)
Temperatures: night min: 20/22°C - Day max: 28-30°C (these are screen temperatures, out there in the sun temperatures can easily exceed those values with 10 or 15 degrees during the day!)
Weather: sunny and clear, gusty after 12/15utc.
Day2: 14 August-ESTPosition: N25W14.8
Wind: 020-040°10-15kt (average wind), after 12/15utc becoming 340-360°15-20kt
Temperatures: night min: 21-23°C - Day max: 28-30°C
Weather: sunny
Day3: 15 August-ESTPosition: N24.2W15.2
Wind: 010-030°12-16kt (average wind), after 12/15utc becoming 340-010°18-23kt
Temperatures: night min: 22-24°C - Day max: 26-28°C
Weather: sunny with scattered cloud, gusty
Still Valid
!!General remark: a sandy soil favours extreme surface heating which results in very turbulent wind. You have to take in account that above mentioned wind speed values are guide lines, but, especially during the afternoon they may vary significantly (turbulent gusts!). Formation of dust devils is possible.
Good luck, see you tomorrow! Marc.
