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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Friday January 13, 2006
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JANUARY ACTING MORE LIKE MARCH: Sure seems like March out in the countryside
this afternoon with increasing NW winds as colder air pours into the area.
The colder air, of course, is following morning storminess across Alabama,
especially down south.

Too bad the weather turned tragic in at least one area. A tornado struck the
Belleville community in Conecuh County on US-84 west of Evergreen. One
fatality has been confirmed. US-84 was closed for a time due to storm debris
causing a big back up in traffic. Reports are incomplete, but 10 to 12 homes
were reported destroyed and 10 to 15 more damaged. There were also some
injuries in addition to the fatality. Otherwise, the state got by relatively
easy considering this was a moderate risk of severe weather. A number of
hail reports in the southern counties. There was little or no dangerous
weather over the north half of the state.

THE WEEKEND: If you are out tonight it is going to be blustery and a lot
colder. We could have a few light evening showers, but parts of North
Alabama will probably get a few snow flurries late tonight and early
Saturday morning. The ground is plenty warm, so absolutely no problems. Lows
by morning will be near freezing. Even though it will be clearing Saturday,
NW winds of 15 to 30 mph will not be too comfortable. Sunday should be our
better day with all sunshine and a high of 58, but a freeze starts the day
Sunday morning. The next big chance of showers and storms mainly on Tuesday
into Wednesday, but some of those may start late Monday.

YOU NEED A WEATHER RADIO: This brief story tells why. In NW Florida in the
Baker community in Okaloosa County this morning, about 15 students were
injured (minor) when the Baker School complex was damaged. Automobiles were
also damaged. The Tornado Warning was heard at the school on NOAA Weather
Radio and school officials escorted students to safe shelter.

WINTER IN THE GREAT SMOKIES: This same storm system may dump as much as 3
to 6 inches of snow in East Tennessee, including the Great Smoky Mountains.
In the high country, as much as 1 foot of snow may fall tonight and
Saturday.

CLEANING OFF MY DESK: How would you like to be on the summit of Mt. Ranier
in Washington Saturday with temperatures steady at 15 below zero and 35 mph
winds?...Seattle has already received measurable rain today-the 26th day in
a row...this is a scary thought: on this date in 1903, a tropical cyclone
struck the Society Islands in the South Pacific producing a storm surge of
40 to 55 feet! 1000 died.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Out on a walk minding our own business with my
Little Miss Molly at dusk. Suddenly a noise that sounded like the beginning
of a NASCAR race at Talladega Racetrack. It was a neighbor on the other side
of the hedgerow trying out a motorized dune buggy. He raced through a wooded
area just a few yards from us. It scared Little Miss Molly so bad that she
headed home pulling me down an embankment toward our back door without even
doing her "business." She immediately sought out one of her safe places.
Later that evening, trying to take her out again, and she refused to go out
the back door. She was still afraid. I feel sorry for little animals when
they get so frightened and shake all over. Spent a lot of time consoling the
little girl. Life goes on.

J. B. Elliott
jbelliott@charter.net

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TONIGHT
Blustery and a lot colder with a few light evening showers and a few snow
flurries possible after midnight.
Morning Low 33
WIND: NW 15-25

SATURDAY
A few early flurries, then gradual clearing. Windy.
Morning Low 33 Afternoon High 44
WIND: NW 15-30

SUNDAY
Sunny. An early morning freeze.
Morning Low 28 Afternoon High 58
WIND: W 5-10

MONDAY
Clouds increase. A shower or thunderstorm is possible late.
Morning Low 42 Afternoon High 64
WIND: S 7-14

TUESDAY
Windy with a good chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some strong storms.
Morning Low 53 Afternoon High 60
WIND: SW 12-25

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