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Saturday, December 17, 2005

ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Saturday December 17, 2005
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...Interesting Forecast...

GOOD MORNING: We will get right to the forecast today, with a couple of interesting storm systems to watch in the days ahead.

INTERESTING FORECAST: The NWS Birmingham noted that we are currently experiencing our 20th coldest December in terms of daytime highs and 13th coldest in terms of overnight lows. With these cold temperatures in place, it is not surprising that we are talking about some interesting forecasts as weather systems move our way. Bob is interesting system number one. Developing low pressure is east of Brownsville, Texas this morning. This low will track eastward across the northern Gulf of Mexico. As it does, it will spread moisture up into Alabama. I won’t be surprised if anyone tells me they experienced a little sleet during the over night hours last night. More sleet may be experienced today, especially on the front end of the advancing rain shield, even with temperatures in the 40s.

A cold rain will overspread the area tonight. Over Northeast Alabama, the atmosphere might be cold enough to support a wintry mix. Indications are that a mix of snow, sleet and rain could fall generally north and east of a line from Athens to Gadsden to Heflin. Temperatures are the surface are expected to remain above freezing, so any frozen precipitation that falls should not accumulate. But bridges and overpasses could become slick tomorrow night.

Sleet could fall as far south as the I-20 corridor tonight.

THE COMING WEEK: Rain will end early Sunday morning with clearing skies. Another storm system will affect Alabama at midweek. Suffice it to say that at this time, there is a chance of frozen precipitation over the Deep South. This weather situation is still a long way from unfolding and we will have plenty of time to study it between now and Wednesday. Lots of coffee in the Weather Office between now and then.

Bill Murray
billmurray@worldnet.att.net

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://abc3340.com/weather/7day.hrb
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TODAY
Increasing clouds. Periods of rain beginning late this afternoon into overnight. Wintry mix Northeast.
Afternoon High 49
WIND: NE 6-12

SUNDAY
Becoming partly sunny.
Morning Low 35 Afternoon High 47
WIND: NE 6-12

MONDAY
Partly sunny and cool.
Morning Low 29 Afternoon High 46
WIND: N 6-12

TUESDAY
Mixed sun and clouds.
Morning Low 25 Afternoon High 50
WIND: N 5-10

WEDNESDAY
Increasing clouds. Light rain possible overnight. A little snow is not of the question.
Morning Low 29 Afternoon High 47
WIND: E 5-10

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