BP seems to be getting closer to stopping the leak. They are not there yet.  They are now siphoning off an estimated 40% of the leaking oil and will try two additional efforts to fully contain the spill.  In other news, the BP CEO predicted that the oil spill will have only a "very very modest" environmental impact. While there are many fisherman and outdoor enthusaists in Louisiana who might disagree with him, it is the case that there is NO OIL ON THE NW FLORIDA BEACHES.  There is no odor and there are no tarballs. 

NOAA released its latest forecast [Large file] last night and they predict:

Winds are forecast to be light (5-10 kts) and variable in direction over the next few days before becoming S - SE later this week, and ocean models show a west to southwest flow in the vicinity of the source. With these currents and winds the  plume from the source may tend westward towards the Delta, with some of the oil moving west of the Delta. Ocean models indicate that the band of oil sheens along the southern edge of the plume which is in a counterclockwise eddy could enter the northeastern edge of the Loop Current. Monday's overflight indicated a significant amount of oil west of the Delta which could begin to come ashore between Barataria Bay and Timbalier Bay this week.

In simple terms, this means the oil is moving West and South-- AWAY from North West Florida Beaches. This is good news for the residents, businesses and vacationers in North West Florida.

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Two things to report regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.  First, BP seems to have had success siphoning some of the oil via a new pipe inserted into the existing leaky pipe. The leak is not fully stopped, but it is progress and good news to report.  Second, the oil seems like it will enter the "loop" current and will flow southward -- AWAY from the NW Florida coastline. 

The good news for businesses, residents and tourists to North West Florida is that the oil is moving away from us and the beaches will likely be clear. To date, no tarballs have washed ashore in Florida and there is no odor or oil on the beaches. 

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