GULF OF MEXICO SITE SPECIFIC SUMMARY
   DATE:    SATURDAY  OCT  8 2011 TIME:    800   CDT
                                                                                                                                        
   GULF OF MEXICO SUMMARY FOR DEEPWATER LEASES:
   High pressure over the eastern US combined with a broad area of low 
   pressure over the northwestern Caribbean will allow strong easterly winds
   to persist over the leases today. The low is expected to move north 
   tomorrow and Monday, possibly into the eastern Gulf or southern Florida,
   keeping the pressure gradient tight and causing strong winds to continue.
   The low will be monitored for any signs of development.  
   
   EXTENDED OUTLOOK:
   Winds are expected to decrease on Tuesday and Wednesday as a weak cold
   front moves through the Gulf. Models indicate a second weak cold front
   to move into the Gulf on Friday.
   FORECAST CONFIDENCE: MARGINAL
 
   SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR DEEPWATER LEASES:
   Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue
   over the Gulf today. Winds and seas will be higher in and around any of
   the heavier thunderstorms.  
   
 
   TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK:             
   Tropical Storm Philippe is located near 31.1N 50.1W, moving rapidly to the
   east-northeast at 21 knots. Philippe is expected to become extratropical 
   in the next 12-24 hours. A tropical wave is located along 7N 45W moving 
   west at 15-20 knots. A broad area of low pressure over the northwestern 
   Caribbean could move into the eastern Gulf or southern Florida tomorrow 
   and will be monitored for any signs of development.
   
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                            WIND        WAVE        SWELL    MCS
                         DIR/KTS      FT/SEC       FT/SEC     FT 
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   FORECAST FOR  - MISS.CANYON - VIOSCA KNOLL
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    TODAY                  E 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    TONIGHT                E 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    SUNDAY                 E 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    SUNDAY    NIGHT       NE 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    MONDAY                NE 17-22        4/5         2/ 5      7
    MONDAY    NIGHT       NE 20-25        6/5         2/ 5      9
    TUESDAY               NE 18-23        5/5         2/ 5      8
    TUESDAY   NIGHT       NE 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    WEDNESDAY             NE 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    THURSDAY              NE 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    FRIDAY                NE 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
    SATURDAY               E 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
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   DATE:    SATURDAY  OCT  8 2011 TIME:    800   CDT
   FORECAST FOR  - ATWATER VALLEY
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    TODAY                  E 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    TONIGHT                E 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    SUNDAY                 E 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    SUNDAY    NIGHT       NE 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    MONDAY                NE 17-22        4/5         2/ 5      7
    MONDAY    NIGHT       NE 20-25        6/5         2/ 5      9
    TUESDAY               NE 18-23        5/5         2/ 5      8
    TUESDAY   NIGHT       NE 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    WEDNESDAY             NE 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    THURSDAY              NE 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    FRIDAY                NE 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
    SATURDAY               E 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
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   DATE:    SATURDAY  OCT  8 2011 TIME:    800   CDT
   FORECAST FOR  - MAIN PASS - BRETON SOUND
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    TODAY                  E 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    TONIGHT                E 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    SUNDAY                 E 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    SUNDAY    NIGHT       NE 22-30        8/6         2/ 5      12
    MONDAY                NE 20-25        6/5         2/ 5      9
    MONDAY    NIGHT       NE 20-25        6/5         2/ 5      9
    TUESDAY               NE 18-23        5/5         2/ 5      8
    TUESDAY   NIGHT       NE 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    WEDNESDAY             NE 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    THURSDAY              NE 10-15        2/3         2/ 5      4
    FRIDAY                NE 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
    SATURDAY               E 12-17        3/4         2/ 5      5
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    MCS - MAXIMUM COMBINED SEAS
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