What will be the velocity and direction of the tidal current at Mobile River Entrance, AL, at 0915 CDT (ZD +5) on 13 May 1983?

Correct Answer: Option B — 0.3 knot at 333°T

Mobile River Entrance tidal current table reductions require applying daily high/low water time and velocity corrections. Entering the NOS tables with CDT converted to standard time yields a current of 0.3 knot setting in a direction of 333°T.