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Weather Forecast

M/V HECTOR MARU SPILL, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS
1315 CST, Thursday March 15, 2001

Sunset(3/15): 1828

Sunrise(3/16): 0629
Sunset(3/16): 1829

Current Observation (Morgan Point): NW winds at 15 knots

36 Hour Forecast:
Winds:
Tonight, the winds are expected to be from the north at 10 knots increasing to 15 knots by
the late evening hours.  Friday, NE winds at 10 knots are predicted to decrease to less
than 10 knots by the afternoon hours.  Friday night, NE winds at less than 10 knots are
forecast.


Waves:
Tonight through Friday night, slightly choppy seas are expected.

Precipitation:
Tonight through Friday night, dry weather is predicted.

Ceiling/Visibility:
Tonight through Friday night, clear skies are forecast.  Visibility is expected to be
unrestricted.


Temperature:
Throughout this forecast, temperatures are expected to range from highs in the 60's to
lows in the 50's.


Extended Forecast:
Saturday, the winds are expected to be from the NE at less than 10 knots shifting to be
from the east at 10 - 15 knots  by the morning hours.  Dry weather.  Slightly choppy seas.
Sunday, SE winds at 15 knots are predicted.  Isolated chance of showers.  Choppy seas.