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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday May 10, 2005
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...Summer-Like Weather Continues...

We will maintain the risk of a few showers this morning as the tail end of a
weather system over the Midwest moves across Alabama, but by afternoon all
of the rain should be to the east.

The big story for mid-week is the fact we are expecting the warmest
temperatures so far this year. Most communities will peak in the 86 to 89
degree range tomorrow and Thursday, well above the normal high of 80 degrees
for this time of the year. Humidity levels will remain quite high, making
the afternoon temperatures rather oppressive, much like summer. We really
cannot totally eliminate the chance of isolated afternoon showers in this
kind of pattern, but warm air aloft should keep a lid on most showers, and
the chance of any one spot getting wet over the latter half of the week will
be very small.

WEEKEND PEEK: A decent cold front is forecast to move through the state late
in the weekend, and we will mention a good chance of showers and a few
thunderstorms mainly Saturday night and Sunday. There is a chance slightly
cooler and drier could work in here by Monday of next week on a temporary
basis.

AIR QUALITY: Yesterday's air quality index (AQI) for the Birmingham metro
area was 104, which is considered "unhealthy for sensitive groups". The
primary pollutant was particulates. Today's AQI forecast for Jefferson and
Shelby counties is yellow, meaning air quality is forecast to be moderate.

WE NEED RAIN: Last night's showers brought the first rain of the month of
May to the Birmingham metro area. Only a small amount was measured, and we
still need almost five inches to get back to normal levels since the first
of the year.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Warm with a mix of sun and clouds. A stray shower possible early in the day.
Afternoon High 82
WIND: NW 5-10

WEDNESDAY
Partly to mostly sunny. A very warm afternoon.
Morning Low 64 Afternoon High 87
WIND: SW 3-7

THURSDAY
Partly sunny and warm. Could be the warmest day so far this year.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 88
WIND: SW 5-10

FRIDAY
Warm and humid. Just a small risk of an afternoon shower.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 87
WIND: SW 5-10

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. An afternoon storm in a few spots.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 85
WIND: SW 6-12

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