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Barge Chesapeake

BARGE CHESAPEAKE INCIDENT
1500 CDT, Tuesday April 28, 1998

Sunset(4/28):  1933

Sunrise(4/29): 0619
Sunset(4/29):  1933

36 Hour Forecast:
Winds:
Tonight, the winds are expected to be from the NE at 30 knots shifting to be from the SE
at 10 knots by the evening hours.  Wednesday, south winds at less than 10 knots are
predicted to shift and be from the north at 15 knots by the morning hours.  Wednesday
night, north winds at 10 knots are forecast.


Waves:
Tonight through Wednesday night, the seas are forecast to be 2 feet.  During periods of
severe thunderstorm activity, the seas are expected to increase to 5-7 feet.


Precipitation:
Tonight through Wednesday morning, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Wednesday, scattered showers and thunderstorms predicted.  Wednesday night, no
precipitation is forecast.


Ceiling/Visibility:
Tonight through Wednesday, overcast skies are forecast.  Wednesday night, partly cloudy
skies are expected.  Visibility is predicted to be 5 miles or more except during times of
rain.


Temperature:
The temperatures are expected to range from highs in the 70's to lows in the 60's.

Extended Forecast:
Thursday through Friday, the winds are predicted to be from the N-NE at 10-15 knots.  Seas
2 feet.  Mostly sunny skies.  No precipitation is expected for this extended forecast.


Next weather update: (4/30 - 0900 CDT)
Weather Contact:  Marc Hodges - Ph# (206) 526-6317