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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Wednesday January 18, 2006
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Today will be a much brighter day for Alabama as sunshine returns in full force. This follows a soaking rain statewide.

Rain totals from yesterday included 2.46" at Muscle Shoals, 2.16" at Nauvoo (Walker County), 1.83" at Riverchase (ABC 33/40 Studio), 1.82" at Hamilton, 1.59" at Clanton, 1.54" at Jasper, 1.52" at Columbiana, 1.49" at Huffman, 1.31" at Northport, 1.30" at Anniston, 1.22" at Trussville, 1.20" at Tuscaloosa, and 1.13" at Gadsden. A few areas of light snow moved across North Alabama last night in the colder air, but there was no accumulation.

Birmingham's official rain total was 1.64" (based on data from the airport), bringing the total for the month to 3.52". We now have a 0.52" surplus for 2006.

With a sunny sky we expect highs in the low 50s today. The mercury will drop quickly tonight, and most spots will be a little below the freezing mark by daybreak tomorrow. Then, a pronounced warming trend begins tomorrow afternoon as we reach the mid 60s.

NEXT RAIN: Clouds will increase late Friday, and a few showers could show up by Friday night. We will highlight a good chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday as yet another passing system affects Alabama. Rainfall amounts with that system should be in the one-half inch range, and severe weather at this point looks rather unlikely. Drier air returns for Sunday.

BIG TIME COLD: Brutally cold air continues to expand over Alaska, northern Canada, and over the pole in Siberia. In Fairbanks, AK, the high yesterday was -24, following a morning low of -34. For the moment upper air winds won't allow that down this way, but that might change in early February. Stay tuned...

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Sunny with a cool breeze.
Afternoon High 52
WIND: W 8-16

THURSDAY
A good supply of sunshine. A milder afternoon.
Morning Low 29 Afternoon High 65
WIND: S 8-16

FRIDAY
A mix of sun and clouds. A chance of showers by Friday night.
Morning Low 39 Afternoon High 66
WIND: S 8-16

SATURDAY
Breezy with a good chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 50 Afternoon High 65
WIND: NW 10-20

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny and a little cooler.
Morning Low 37 Afternoon High 55
WIND: N 8-16

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