Sensor malfunctions have limited tethersonde activity for the past several days. One tethered balloon flight was conducted at 2300Z on August 29. The flight failed due to a problem with the battery connections. Further soundings were not possible due to the prevailing weather conditions. Tower and radiation measurement systems functioned well. Sample data from August 28-29 is included on disk. Air temperatures on Meck Island ranged from approximately 299K to 303K. Relative humidity varied from 65% to 95%. Winds were east-northeasterly, with wind speeds ranging from approximately 1 to 10 m/s.

A substantial storm moved through the area at approximately 0230Z on August 30. 36 mm of rain were recorded in 38 minutes, and wind gusts as high as 21 m/s were also recorded.