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M/V Stone Fueler

STONE FUELER PIPELINE SPILL
1000 CST, Saturday January 17, 1998

Sunrise(1/17):  0656
Sunset(1/17):  1726

Sunrise(1/18): 0655
Sunset (1/18): 1728

Observation:
Grand Isle 1000 CST 220 at 12

36 Hour Forecast:
Winds:
This morning winds are from the SE at 10 -15 knots becoming NW at 10 - 15 knots this
afternoon with a weak frontal passage.  After the front moves east tonight, winds are
expected to be from the SE again at 10 -15 knots and becoming S at 20 knots on Sunday.


Waves:
Seas are expected to be 2 -3 feet today and tonight. Tomorrow with the stronger south -
southeast winds, seas are expected to be 5 - 7 feet for the outer coastal waters.


Precipitation:
Isolated showers are expected with the frontal passage but less that 0.01 inches of rain
is forecasted.


Ceiling/Visibility:
Visibility is forecast to be unlimited.

Temperature:
Today highs are expected to be in the 65-68 degree range with lows tonight between 48 and
50.  Tomorrow, Sunday, is expected to be warmer.


Extended Forecast:
Another frontal passage is expected between Sunday and Monday with winds becoming NW to
NNW and winds increasing to 20 - 25 knots by Monday.  Isolated thundershowers and choppy
seas are expected.