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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday January 5, 2006
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EQUIPPED IN 2006

It's 2006! You got that hottest gadget to make your life easier, new
clothes to make you look sharper, and you've made a New Year's resolution to
be healthier. 2006 should be a great year. But what happens when the "new"
wears off?

Do these things prepare you for everything next year has in store for you?
Do you want to know how to be ready... more equipped... to handle whatever
2006 sends your way? If so, join us at Hunter Street Baptist this Sunday,
January 8, as we are begin a new series called "Equipped."

Equipped is about knowing what you believe and how it affects the way you
live your life.

Worship and Bible study times are 8:15, 9:30, and 10:45 a.m. Be sure to
check us out on the web at http://www.hunterstreet.org or give us a call at
205.985.7295. Hunter Street is located at 2600 John Hawkins Parkway in
Hoover.

Start the New Year right--get equipped and know the Truth!
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...Colder Weather Returns...

A chilly breeze returns to Alabama today following another day of
spring-like temperatures. Birmingham's high yesterday was 70 degrees, 17
degrees above normal for early January. Tuscaloosa soared to 74.

Temperatures today will be a good 15 degrees cooler than yesterday, with
highs in the low 50s for most spots. The sky will be cloudy at times, but we
don't expect any rain today.

Even colder air flows in here tonight and tomorrow. There will be enough
moisture for a few sprinkles or snow flurries, but measurable precipitation
doesn't look likely at this point. Temperatures will really struggle to
reach the low 40s tomorrow, and a cold northwest wind will make the day even
more uncomfortable.

By Saturday morning with a clear sky, low temperatures should be in the mid
20s for most communities. Then, the cold air move out just about as quickly
as it moves in. We warm to near 50 on Saturday, followed by low 60s Sunday
afternoon. The weekend will be dry.

NEXT WEEK: It now looks like a cold front could trigger a few showers by
Monday night and Tuesday. The best dynamics will pass north of the state, so
rainfall amounts should be light.

WARM SPOT: The warmest weather in the nation yesterday was across the Rio
Grande Valley of deep south Texas, where McAllen reported a high of 85
degrees.

COLD SPOT: Yesterday's high in Fairbanks, Alaska was 11 degrees below zero.
Very cold air continues to build across Alaska and western Canada. We will
keep an eye on it.

FLORIDA FREEZE: Freezing temperatures are possible as far south as
Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa Bay early Saturday morning.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Mostly cloudy, breezy, and cooler.
Afternoon High 53
WIND: NW 10-18

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy and much colder. A chance of morning flurries or sprinkles.
Morning Low 32 Afternoon High 42
WIND: NW 10-15

SATURDAY
Sunny with a cold morning.
Morning Low 25 Afternoon High 51
WIND: NE 5-10

SUNDAY
Partly sunny and warmer.
Morning Low 32 Afternoon High 63
WIND: SE 5-10

MONDAY
Increasing clouds. A shower possible Monday night.
Morning Low 46 Afternoon High 63
WIND: S 6-12

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