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Weather Forecast

LONG ISLAND BARGE SPILL, LONG ISLAND SOUND
1600 EST, Wednesday March 28, 2001

Sunset(3/28): 1812

Sunrise(3/29): 0542
Sunset(3/29): 1812

36 Hour Forecast:
Winds:
Tonight, the winds are expected to be from the SW at 10-15 knots diminishing to light and
variable late tonight.  Thursday, the winds are predicted to be from the SE winds at 10-15
knots, shifting to be from the E at 15-20 knots by the late evening hours.


Waves:
Tonight, the seas are forecast to be 1-2 feet.  Thursday, 1-2 foot seas are expected.

Precipitation:
Tonight, no precipitation is predicted.  Thursday, rain is expected in the area late in
the day.


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

Temperature:
Throughout this forecast, temperatures are expected to range from highs in the mid 40's to
lows in the mid 20's.


Extended Forecast:
Friday, SE winds at 25-30 knots are forecast.  Seas 3-4 feet.  Occasional rain and patchy
fog are expected.