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Tuesday, May 24, 2005

ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday May 24, 2005 ===================================================================
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...Lower Humidity; Cooler Nights...

Rain-free weather will continue across Alabama through mid-week. Drier air will continue to flow into the state today, meaning lower humidity levels and fairly comfortable temperatures. Even cooler air arrives tonight, and by daybreak tomorrow temperatures will drop into the 50 to 55 degree range over the northern half of the state. Some of the normally colder spots might even reach the upper 40s.

Temperatures tomorrow will be below normal for late May despite total sunshine; temperatures will peak only in the upper 70s. Thursday will be dry and pleasant as well. We have mentioned a chance of isolated showers on Friday as a weak front slips into the state, but widespread rain doesn’t look likely.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Any showers that form on Saturday and Sunday should be very widely spaced; most places will be rain-free with temperatures reaching the low 80s. A few showers and thunderstorms are likely by Memorial Day as an fairly strong upper air trough approaches from the west.

AT THE BEACH: Lots of folks are southbound now that school is over for most systems. A few scattered storms will form along the coast today, but tomorrow and Thursday should be mostly sunny. Daytime temperatures will rise into the low 80s, and the sea water temperature is running near 80 degrees along the Alabama coast.

RAIN UPDATE: Birmingham’s rain total 2005 is still under 20 inches, 19.05”, which is five inches (5.05” to be exact) below normal.

MAY HEAT: Lubbock, TX reached 100 degrees for the first time this year yesterday. Phoenix reached 106, and Death Valley, CA soared to 113 degrees.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://abc3340.com/weather/7day.hrb
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.jamesspann.com/bmachine/wxtalk.php

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TODAY
Mostly sunny and less humid.
Afternoon High 83
WIND: NW 8-16

WEDNESDAY
Sunny and cooler.
Morning Low 52 Afternoon High 77
WIND: N 5-10

THURSDAY
Lots of sunshine.
Morning Low 55 Afternoon High 81
WIND: NE 5-10

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Only isolated showers.
Morning Low 61 Afternoon High 82
WIND: SE 5-10

SATURDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 58 Afternoon High 81
WIND: N 6-12

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