June 10th, 2010
View of Orange Beach, Al
The good folks at the Escapes to the Shores resort in Orange Beach, Alabama sent in this photo taken today-- June 10, 2010. The photo shows that the beaches are clean. There are no tarballs. People are playing in the water and enjoying the lovely beach. The only thing missing.... is you!
Not much new information today -- May 24th. BP continues to struggle with the timing of their "top kill" approach to stopping the flow of oil The latest estimate is that they will try the procedure on Wednesday May 26th. Of course, this date can change. ONe of the world's top Oil Well sealing experts is confident that the well can be sealed. In addition, it is stil lthe case that the oil is not beaching in Alabama and Florida. The North West Florida beaches are open, clean, free of tarballs or odor and as beautiful as ever. You can read more details about how the beaches are open and the state is monitoring the situation here.
Meanwhile, with the beaches clear and the long Memorial Day weekend approaching, it's a great time to come visit the beautiful beaches of NW Flordia. Please consider supporting the local businesses in NW Florida by rentind a vacation rental or condo or staying in one of our beachfront hotels. You can find great deals in Destin, Ft. Walton, or Panama City. Make your reservation today.
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.
Please consider supporting the local businesses by coming to visit. You can find great deals in Destin, Ft. Walton, or Panama City. Make your reservation today.
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NOAA's Emergency Response website has updated its 72 hour forecast of where the oil spill is headed. The government agency forecasts that the oil will continue to head north-eastward, away from Florida beaches. The 72 hour forecast states that the current and wind are pushing the slick westward "...under these currents and winds the plume from the source will tend westward towards the [Mississippi] Delta". This is terrible news for the fisherman and residents of Louisianna where it looks like more oil will come onshore. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them. 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 be clear. To date, NO tarballs have washed ashore and there is no odor or oil on the Florida beaches.
Please consider supporting the local businesses by coming to visit. You can find great deals in Destin, Ft. Walton, or Panama City. Make your reservation today.
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NOAA has updated its 72 hour forecast of where the oil spill is headed. The government agency forecasts that the oil will be heading north-eastward, away from Florida beaches. In fact, the 72 hour forecast states "Onshore winds (currently SE 10-15 kts) are forecast to persist at about 10 kts throughout the weekend". This means that the massive oil slick is headed to the north and east. This is terrible news for the fisherman and residents of Louisianna where it looks like more oil will come onshore. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them. 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 be clear all weekend. To date, no tarballs have washed ashore and there is no odor or oil on the Florida beaches.
Please consider supporting the local businesses by coming to visit. You can find great deals for this coming weekend in Destin, Ft. Walton, or Panama City. Make your reservation today.
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As of late Thursday, May 6th, there is still no oil on the beaches of major Gulf Coast vacation spots such as Gulf Shores, Destin, Orange Beach, Perdido Key, Fort Walton, or Pamana City Beach. This afternoon NOAA issued an updated forecast for the spill. You can see it here -- (caution-- large file) or by visiting the Deepwater Horizon Incident page. While the spill is a terrible situation, the good news for now is that NOAA is not predicting oil to come ashore on the Alabama or Northwest Florida beaches for the next 72 hours. This means that the spill is expected to stay off of these lovely beaches due to Southerly and South-westerly winds. The beaches are as clean and beautiful as ever and they are uncrowded. If you can make it here for the weekend you will enjoy our sugary white sand, no crowds and most importatnly, NO OIL!
See for yourself in this video from one of the many reputable property management companies that serve the tourism industry along the Gulf.
So, if you want come on down and support the local economy... and enjoy the great beaches, book a stay for this coming weekend!
Thanks.
Photo Credit: Andrew Kalat
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