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Wednesday, June 28, 2006

ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Wednesday June 28, 2006
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GET THE FRESHEST VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
AT A REAL FARMER'S MARKET!!

Why not shop for the freshest produce around?

Calhoun County has two fantastic farmer's markets for your shopping enjoyment. For both, take the Coldwater I-20 exit to Anniston.

On Wednesdays and Saturdays, come no later than 8:00 am to
1702 Noble Street.

There is a new market on Saturdays at Buckner Center at the former Fort McClellan. Take Highway 21 North in Anniston. This market does not begin selling until 8:00 am and closes at 12 noon. Brunch is served at the adjacent Terra Cafe.

For information, call (256) 237-1621 or 256-847-3300 or visit http://www.bucknercenter.com
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...Major Flooding In The East...

GOOD MORNING: Amazing amounts of rainfall have been falling across the eastern United States over the past several days. As much as thirteen inches of rain has fallen since Sunday over parts of the District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware. Flood gates had to be opened on a dam near Laurel, Maryland, sending residents along the Patuxent River fleeing for shelters. Some of the Smithsonian Museums were closed, and the IRS Building and National Archives were flooded. The Potomac was expected to crest near flood stage, threatening beautiful Alexandria, Virginia, one of my favorite places.

TO BERYL, OR NOT TO BERYL: And the answer is no. The much ballyhooed low pressure system that has moved up the East Coast from Florida briefly threatened to become a tropical depression on Tuesday. It wouldn’t have been a stretch to see it become Tropical Storm Beryl. But Hurricane Hunters indicated that the low loved inland over North Carolina before it could get its act together. Coastal Flood Warnings were in effect overnight on the Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac where strong onshore winds from the low threatened to produce tidal flooding.

NOTHING EXCITING HERE: Unless you count dew points in the 50s in Summer in Alabama. Temperatures today will be running right around normal for the highs, but lower dewpoints are allowing for fairly comfortable morning readings. How about 62 tomorrow morning? Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies will prevail through at least Friday. As high pressure moves off the East Coast by Saturday, a southerly flow will return and moisture levels will increase. This will allow the return of widely scattered to scattered afternoon and evening storms by then.

ON THIS DATE IN 1975: “If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron,” is the famous quote attributed to.Lee Trevino. Lee must not have been following his own advice as he and two other golfers were struck by lightning at the Western Open golf tournament at Oak Brook IL.

Bill Murray

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TODAY
Mostly sunny and seasonably hot after a nice start to the day.
Afternoon High 90
WIND: N 5-10

THURSDAY
Lots of sunshine after a refreshing morning.
Morning Low 62 Afternoon High 91
WIND: N 5-10

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy.
Morning Low 64 Afternoon High 92
WIND: N 5-10

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of afternoon and evening storms.
Morning Low 58 Afternoon High 93
WIND: S 5-10

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Scattered afternoon and evening showers and storms.
Morning Low 54 Afternoon High 91
WIND: S 5-10

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2006 AVP HOOVER OPEN PRESENTED BY VAULT
PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL
JULY 13-16 at The Hoover Met
For Tickets, call (800) 240-2300
or visit http://www.avphoover.com

Pro Beach Volleyball is coming to Alabama! The Hoover Met is being
converted to a beach for Birmingham's biggest beach party. Come see
Olympic Gold Medalists Misty May and Kerri Walsh along with the greatest
volleyball player of all time, Karch Kiraly. Get your flip flops and tank tops
ready and make your plans to come to the Hoover Met July 13-16.

Be sure to order your tickets today. Single session tickets and all
tournament books are available at 800-243-2300 or by logging on to
http://www.avphoover.com. Tickets are also available at Bruno's, Food World,
and Food Max locations. For discounted group tickets (10 or more) call,
205-262-2832. Go to http://www.avphoover.com for all of the latest info.

The 2006 AVP Hoover Open presented by Vault - Pro Beach Volleyball!
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