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Tropical Storm Alex could miss massive oil spill

(CNN) – Tropical Storm Alex churned across the Gulf of Mexico early Monday on a path that could take it away from the massive oil spill.

Alex re-strengthened into a Tropical Storm on Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service.

It had temporarily weakened to a tropical depression as it passed over Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The storm, with its heavy rain and maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, is expected to steer clear of oil-affected areas.

"We think the storm is going to stay on a more southern track. That would be good news because it would avoid the area near the oil spill," said Todd Kimberlain of the National Hurricane Center.

However, forecasters have not ruled out an easterly shift in Alex's path.

"We all know the weather is unpredictable, and we could have a sudden last-minute change," said Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the federal government's response manager. Read more

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