SOARING FORECAST AUGUST 3 - 6, 2012

THIS WEEK:HOT AND LIFTY. Excellent soaring conditions with high surface temperatures throughout this period. Dr. Jacks thermal updraft forecast is indicating lift in excess of 600 FPM for the next several days to heights of over 13,000 feet. No winds of note are forecast. A gentle west to southwest wind trend not likely to exceed 10 knots will prevail. Classic soaring weather with big easy thermals! SATIRDAY 3:00 PM HEIGHT OF LIFT FORECAST  The National Weather Service is predicting the following local surface conditions for Saturday through Monday: FRIDAY:Sunny and Hot, Temperature: 97 degreesWind: Northwest 5 mph.SATURDAY:Sunny and Hot, Temperature: 96 degreesWind: Southwest 5 to 10 mph.SUNDAYSunny and Hot, Temperature: 99 degreesWind: Southwest 5 to 10 mph.MONDAY:Sunny and Hot, Temperature: 99 degreesWind: Southwest 10 mph.email weather comments to robert.settle@gmail.com