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BP Pipeline Spill

Mississippi River Delta
Subject Report - Weather
Posting Date 1998-Oct-01

PIPELINE SPILL
1220 CDT, Thursday October 1, 1998

Sunrise(10/1): 0547
Sunset(10/1):  2021

Sunrise(10/2): 0547
Sunset(10/2):  2021

36 Hour Forecast:
Winds:
Today, the winds are expected to be variable with a northerly component at 5 knots .
Tonight, variable winds with a southerly component at 5 knots are predicted.  Friday,
variable winds with a SE component at 5-10 knots are forecast.


Waves:
Today through Friday, the seas are predicted to be 0-1 feet.

Precipitation:
Today through Friday, no precipitation is expected.

Ceiling/Visibility:
Today through Friday, partly cloudy skies are predicted.  Visibility is forecast to be
unrestricted.


Temperature:
The temperatures are expected to range from highs in the 90's to lows in the 80's.

Extended Forecast:
Saturday through Sunday, the winds are expected to be variable with a northerly component
at less than 10 knots.  Seas 0-1 feet.  Partly cloudy skies.  No precipitation is expected
for this extended forecast.


Weather Contact:  Marc Hodges - Ph# (206) 526-6317