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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Wednesday September 14, 2005
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...Fifteen Days In A Row With No Rain...

A new day, but an old forecast for Alabama. No rain, hazy sunshine, and
afternoon temperatures above normal. We also need to mention that a code
orange air quality alert continues today for Jefferson and Shelby counties
due to the potential for particulate pollution. This means air quality could
be unhealthy for those with asthma, or other respiratory problems.

We will introduce the chance of a few isolated showers or thunderstorms
tomorrow and Friday thanks to a weak front passing through, but with only
limited moisture and little upper air support, the prospect for any real
beneficial rain for most places looks rather small.

WEEKEND PREVIEW: A fresh supply of dry air moves into the state over the
weekend, with sunny warm days, clear cool nights, and low humidity values.

OLE OPHELIA: The storm just off the coast of the Carolinas regained
hurricane status late yesterday, and it is forecast to move over the Outer
Banks of North Carolina today as a category one hurricane. She will be swept
out to sea rapidly by the end of the week as strong upper air winds become
involved.
The rest of the Atlantic basin is relatively quiet at this point.

DRY DAYS: Birmingham's rainfall surplus for the year has vanished. Our total
of 38.80" for the year represents a deficiency of 0.57". The prospect for a
widespread rain event looks very small over the next seven to ten days.

ACROSS THE FRUITED PLAIN: Severe storms near Whitewater, Wisconsin yesterday
knocked down trees that injured a person on a motorcycle. Large hail covered
the ground for a while at Centerville, Iowa.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
A good supply of hazy sunshine.
Afternoon High 91
WIND: W 5-10

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A small risk of an afternoon shower.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 90
WIND: W 5-10

FRIDAY
Mixed sun and clouds. Widely scattered afternoon storms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 88
WIND: NW 5-10

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny and less humid.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 88
WIND: N 5-10

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 64 Afternoon High 89
WIND: NE 4-8

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