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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Thursday May 12, 2005
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WHAT IS HOT AND WHAT IS NOT: We have tossed that question around the
weather office some lately. For me, I start using the term "hot" as soon as
the temperature reaches or exceeds 90. I worked with one forecaster once
that would not use hot until it got to 95 or higher. To me 85 is hot, but
I'm not a good one to ask because my favorite high-low temperature each day
would be 66-36.

Despite the debate, it has felt warmer than usual lately because we quickly
transitioned from a long period of below normal temperatures. Not much
change on the thermometer until Sunday when a cold front will come through.
We still have a big concern with dry weather. The approaching cold front
should bring a band of showers and thunderstorms Saturday night and very
early Sunday morning. We are afraid that most of the heavier rain will pass
to our north, but there is a good chance that many communities in Central
Alabama will get close to 1/2 inch of rain. By Sunday afternoon, the sky
should be clearing. Monday looks like a very pleasant day with all sunshine
and lower humidity.

A VIOLENT 24 HOURS: There were 17 tornado reports, 235 hail reports and 32
reports of strong to high winds in the last 24 hours. Hardest hit was
Southern Nebraska, NE Kansas, North Missouri and the central parts of
Illinois and Indiana. Thrown in for extra measure were numerous cases of
flash flooding. One of the hardest hit places was Hastings, Nebraska. There
was extensive damage to the downtown area and travel was discouraged. Debris
covered many roads, sidewalks and property. Lots of windows knocked out by
large hail and flooding was extensive as they got 5.48 inches of rain. Part
of the storm system was heavy snow with 8 inches in the Black Hills of South
Dakota.

THE MISSOURI RIVER: It's one of the nation's most important river systems
to agricultural interests. It starts in Western Montana and zigzags across
the Dakotas and then southward to Omaha and Kansas City and then eastward
joining the Mississippi at St. Louis. Part of that huge river basin has
experienced a very severe drought. The weather for the last 2 or 3 days
could not have been more of a godsend. Todd Fosey, the 33/40 weather watcher
in Billings, Montana, has been writing some great stories from his National
Weather Service office. He reports that Red Lodge, Montana received 7.99
inches of rain in only 48 hours. The Red Lodge Ski area got 3 feet of snow.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Little Miss Molly has gotten used to the
rearranged furniture. It is better for her when she goes on "community
watch" and wants to see out of every window in the living area. An exciting
walk this morning. She finally got to talk to Jojo, who I still think she is
deeply in love with. This time Jojo, about three times Molly's size, did
not run off. Molly approached him very, very carefully. They kissed and
rubbed noses then they sniffed each other's south end. (Why can't dogs just
shake paws like humans shake hands when they meet?) When they did that, Jojo
turned around suddenly and Molly bolted. I finally got her to come back and
rub noses some more. Little Miss Molly ought to know by now to not poke
herself into the thick cedar tree on the walking track. She should have
learned that somewhere in the deep greenery is a mockingbird condo. Sure
enough, the mockingbird came fluttering out and scared the wits out of
Molly. All of this is big drama in our tiny corner of the world. Just as
exciting as the single engine plane in Washington yesterday. Life goes on
among the old crows, spiders, gnats, you name it. But we are very happy as
long as Molly's treats don't run out.

J. B. Elliott
jbelliott@charter.net

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TONIGHT
Mostly clear.
Morning Low 65
WIND: Light S

FRIDAY
More sun than clouds. Another warm day.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 86
WIND: S 5-10

SATURDAY
Partly sunny daytime. Showers and thunderstorms arrive Saturday night.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 83
WIND: SW 7-14

SUNDAY
Showers ending early. Clearing and cooler.
Morning Low 60 Afternoon High 77
WIND: NW 7-14

MONDAY
Sunny with pleasant temperatures and lower humidity.
Morning Low 51 Afternoon High 79
WIND: NE 5-10

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THE 2005 ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
REUNION OF WINNERS WEEKEND!

Mark your calendar for the most exciting "Sports Spectacular " weekend of
the year! On June 11th, the 2005 ASHOF Reunion of Winners Celebrity Dinner
and Silent Auction will be kicked off by comedian James Gregory at the
Sheraton Civic Center Ballroom. The ROW Golf Tournament will be held on
Monday, June 13th at the Bent Brook Golf Course.

Meet sports heroes Bobby Bowden, Cornelius Bennett, Bobby Humphries, Leroy
Jordan, Kevin Greene, Ray Perkins, Pat Sullivan, and many more at these
impressive events!

The ROW events are the primary fundraisers for the ASHOF Outreach Program.
Through this program, more than 50,000 students statewide have been provided
the opportunity to visit the ASHOF and be inspired by some of our state's
and nation's most outstanding sports figures who are ASHOF Inductees.

Rub shoulders with Alabama's greatest sport heroes and help to inspire
thousands of students statewide by participating in the ASHOF Reunion of
Winners events. See you there!

For more information, call 205-323-6665 or visit http://www.ashof.org
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