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Oil predicted to hit Miami in six weeks

Federal forecasters predict an 80% likelihood that oil from the Gulf disaster will reach Miami by the middle of August. Once it catches the loop current, it will push around the Florida Keys and up the east coast at 100 miles per day. Even though Miami Beach would probably not be awash in thick oil, tarballs would likely come ashore and drive away tourists. On this July 4th weekend, holiday rentals are down 80 percent in places like Dauphin Island, Alabama. Mississippi Gulf tourism is down 50 percent. Annual fireworks displays are cancelled in many communities.

Source: ABC News

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