GULF OF MEXICO SITE SPECIFIC SUMMARY
   DATE:    THURSDAY  MAR  18 2010 TIME:    800   CDT
                                                                                                                                        
   GULF OF MEXICO SUMMARY:
   Light to moderate north to northwest winds shift to the east and southeast this afternoon
   as a high pressure system moves through the southern US. Winds become more southerly
   tomorrow, while steadily increasing, in response to a developing cold front over the
   Rockies. This front will push off the Texas coast early Saturday afternoon, with very
   strong to gale force north to northwest winds following behind it through Sunday morning.
   
   EXTENDED OUTLOOK:
   High pressure moving back into the region will allow for north winds to decrease Sunday
   afternoon and Monday, while gradually shifting to the northeast. Moderate to strong south
   to southeast winds are expected to return Tuesday and Wednesday as a second cold front
   develops over the central US. 
   FORECAST CONFIDENCE: FAIR
 
   SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK:
   Severe weather is not expected to develop over the Gulf today.
   
 
   TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK:
   Tropical development is not expected.
   
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                            WIND        WAVE        SWELL    MCS
                         DIR/KTS      FT/SEC       FT/SEC     FT 
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   FORECAST FOR  - SHIP SHOAL-S.TIMBALIER-EWING BANKS
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    TODAY                  N 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    TONIGHT                E 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    FRIDAY                SE 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
    FRIDAY    NIGHT       SE 15-20        4/4         2/ 5      7
    SATURDAY               S 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    SATURDAY  NIGHT       NW 30-40        10/7         2/ 5      15
    SUNDAY                NW 28-38        10/7         2/ 6      15
    SUNDAY    NIGHT       NW 20-25        6/5         1/ 6      9
    MONDAY                 N 10-15        2/3         1/ 6      3
    TUESDAY               SE 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
    WEDNESDAY             SE 15-20        4/4         3/ 6      8
    THURSDAY               S 15-20        4/4         3/ 6      8
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   DATE:    THURSDAY  MAR  18 2010 TIME:    800   CDT
   FORECAST FOR  - GARDEN BANKS
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    TODAY                  N 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    TONIGHT                E 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    FRIDAY                SE 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
    FRIDAY    NIGHT       SE 15-20        4/4         2/ 5      7
    SATURDAY               S 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    SATURDAY  NIGHT       NW 30-40        10/7         2/ 5      15
    SUNDAY                NW 28-38        10/7         2/ 6      15
    SUNDAY    NIGHT       NW 20-25        6/5         3/ 6      10
    MONDAY                 N 10-15        2/3         1/ 6      3
    TUESDAY               SE 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
    WEDNESDAY             SE 20-25        6/5         3/ 6      10
    THURSDAY               S 15-20        4/4         3/ 6      8
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   DATE:    THURSDAY  MAR  18 2010 TIME:    800   CDT
   FORECAST FOR  - GREEN CANYON
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    TODAY                  N 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    TONIGHT                E 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    FRIDAY                SE 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
    FRIDAY    NIGHT       SE 15-20        4/4         2/ 5      7
    SATURDAY               S 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    SATURDAY  NIGHT       NW 30-40        10/7         2/ 5      15
    SUNDAY                NW 28-38        10/7         2/ 6      15
    SUNDAY    NIGHT       NW 20-25        6/5         3/ 6      10
    MONDAY                 N 10-15        2/3         1/ 6      3
    TUESDAY               SE 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
    WEDNESDAY             SE 20-25        6/5         3/ 6      10
    THURSDAY               S 15-20        4/4         3/ 6      8
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    MCS - MAXIMUM COMBINED SEAS
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