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Shoreline Contact Predicted in Latest Gulf Coast Forecast

May 12th, 2010
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Winds are forecast to be persistently from the southeast throughout the week, according to the latest 72-hour forecast issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

These moderately-strong onshore winds (up to 15 knots) have the potential to move new oil onshore.

The Mississippi Delta, Breton Sound, the Chandeleur Islands and areas directly north have a potential for shoreline contacts throughout the forecast period. Oil observed to the west of the Delta offshore of Timbalier Bay could threaten shorelines as far west as Atchafalaya Bay by Thursday, according to the NOAA forecast.

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