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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday May 16, 2006
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...Temperatures Stay Cool...

A large upper low, with a circulation that covers much of the eastern half
of the nation, continues to spin away north of Alabama today. This system
hasn't moved much in the past 48 hours, and won't move much today or
tomorrow. The vast circulation will bring a few cloudy periods to the
northern half of the state, and the chance of a few scattered showers.
Rainfall amounts should be light and spotty, but a few spots could get wet
today and tomorrow.

Temperatures will remain well below normal for May. Yesterday's official
high in Birmingham was only 67 degrees, 14 degrees below the normal high of
81.

At one point during an afternoon shower around 4:30 p.m, the mercury in
Gadsden was a chilly 53 degrees.

High temperatures today will be generally in the upper 60s, with low 70s
tomorrow.

The upper trough will begin to lose amplitude later in the week, allowing
for a warming trend here in Alabama. We should be in the upper 70s on
Thursday,
and low 80s are likely by Friday. Thursday should be dry, but a few showers
could show up late Friday and Friday night as a cold front zips through.

WEEKEND PEEK: For now the weekend is looking mostly rain-free. We will
forecast partly sunny days on Saturday and Sunday with afternoon
temperatures in the low 80s. The chance of rain at this point looks very
small.

WARM WEST: While the eastern U.S. is enjoying chilly weather for May, the
west is baking. In Salt Lake City, Utah yesterday the high was 88 degrees;
which tied the record for the date. The hottest place in the nation was
Bullhead City, AZ with 108. Phoenix also dealt with triple digit heat;
their high was 101.

James Spann
Jspann@abc3340.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://abc3340.com/weather/7day.hrb
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.jamesspann.com/bmachine/wxtalk.php

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TODAY
Partly sunny. A few scattered afternoon and evening showers.
Afternoon High 69
WIND: NW 7-14

WEDNESDAY
Mixed sun and clouds. Widely scattered showers.
Morning Low 52 Afternoon High 71
WIND: NW 6-12

THURSDAY
Warmer with a good supply of sunshine.
Morning Low 54 Afternoon High 80
WIND: SW 6-12

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Showers possible late in the day and Friday night.
Morning Low 59 Afternoon High 82
WIND: SW 6-12

SATURDAY
Partly sunny and warm. Just a small risk of a shower.
Morning Low 62 Afternoon High 82
WIND: W 6-12

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