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Tug SCANDIA SPILL - WEATHER FORECAST FROM NOAA/HAZMAT - 0630 EST MONDAY January 22, 1996
-  - SUNRISE: - 07:07 EST (January 22) - SUNSET: - 16:48 EST (January 22) -  - SUNRISE: -
07:06 EST (January 23) - SUNSET: - 16:49 EST (January 23) -  - 24-HOUR WEATHER FORECAST: -
Winds:  - Today, the winds are expected to be from the NE at 10-15 knots shifting to SE
winds at 10-15 knots later in the afternoon hours.  Tonight, S winds at 15 knots are
forecast shifting to SW winds at 15-20 knots during the early morning hours.  Tuesday, SW
winds at 20-25 knots are predicted.  Possible chance of a small craft advisory on Tuesday.
-  - Wave heights: - Today, the seas are forecast to be 3-6 feet.  Tonight, the seas are
expected to be 2-4 feet.  Tuesday, seas of 4-8 feet are predicted. -  - Temperature: -
Today, the temperatures will range in the 30's.  Tomorrow, temperatures will range in the
40's. -  - EXTENDED WEATHER FORECAST: - Wednesday, light winds less than 25 knots are
forecast.  Thursday and Friday, winds greater than 25 knots are expected for the spill
region.