CURRENT SOARING FORECAST AUGUST 20-23, 2010

CURRENT SOARING FORECAST FOR SCSA (CRYSTALAIRE - 46CN) AUGUST 20-23, 2010THIS PERIOD: Triple digit temps a few degrees above normal will dominate throughout the weekend. Gentle south to southwest winds up to 13 knots are forecast. The stubborn high pressure ridge creating these consistent conditions should remain in place well into next week. Great weekend for burgers and thermals. Come get 'em.Dr Jack's predictions indicate FRIDAY the ceiling of useable lift will be at 10,000 feet with 450 fpm of lift at the field.SATURDAYpredictions point to 600 FPM of lift at the field to 11,000 feet MSL.SUNDAYpredictions of 650 FPM of lift at the field to 12,000 feet MSL.MONDAYpredictions of 500 FPM of lift at the field to 11,500 feet MSL.Dr. Jack's Blipmaps and soaring predictions are free with a simple registration at his website.http://www.drjack.info/The National Weather Service is predicting the following surface conditions for Friday through Monday:FRIDAY:Sunny and hot, Temperature: 99 degreesWind: South 5 to 10 mph becoming West.SATURDAY:Sunny and Hot, Temperature: 100 degrees.Wind: Southwest 10 to 15 mph.SUNDAYSunny and Hot, Temperature: 102 degreesWind: Southwest 5 to 15 mph.MONDAY:Sunny and Hot, Temperature: 104 degreesWind: Southwest 6 to 15 mph.