STS-125's entry team in mission control informed Atlantis' crew that it will continue to assess weather for today's first landing opportunity. The next "go-no go" decision point will be prior to Payload Bay door closing, planned for 6:10 a.m. EDT.
Mission control explained that weather around Kennedy Space Center is very dynamic with thunderstorms extending from the southeast near Bermuda to the northwest, going through the 30 nautical mile circle surrounding the Shuttle Landing Facility. There are some clear areas to the south which might, over time, move north, or may stay in place. Additionally, cloud ceilings and crosswinds continue to be an issue and are under assessment.
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