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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday June 29, 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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...Code Orange Alert Today...

HOW LOW CAN IT GO? Moisture levels are quite low across Alabama for early summer. Dewpoints fell like a rock yesterday, with overnight readings in the 50s. This allowed temperatures to drop into the refreshing 50s in some locations last night. Dewpoints look like they will remain low through Friday before moisture levels start climbing again. These same refreshing morning readings will stay in place for at least one more night.

CODE ORANGE: High pressure has led to a stagnant airmass over Alabama. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for Thursday due to high levels of ozone. Outside air could be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Active children and adults with lung diseases should limit their time outdoors and avoid heavy exertion outside.

DRY THROUGH THE WEEK: Do not adjust your computer. The radar is working. Very unusual to
see no echoes on a radar in Alabama in late June. We will continue in a dry west and northwest flow aloft through the end of the week. Our high pressure will slide far enough east by Saturday to allow a southerly flow to return and moisture levels will increase. We will re-introduce the concept of typical summertime afternoon and evening showers and storms for Sunday. There are signs that we may enter a wetter period as we head into the new work week. We will keep our fingers crossed.

TROPICS: Nothing really threatening in the Tropical Atlantic at this time. There is a fairly impressive
wave moving through the islands today. Upper level winds are not favorable for development.

ON THIS DATE IN 1993: No river traffic was moving on the 585 miles of the Mississippi River from St. Paul MN to Cairo Il and on 535 miles of the Missouri River from Sioux City IA to the point it joined the Mighty Mississippi. More than 5000 loaded barges were stranded. For the first time in history, major floods came down both rivers at the same time.

Bill Murray

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TODAY
Another nice start. Mostly sunny and hot again.
Afternoon High 91
WIND: N 6-12

FRIDAY
Plenty of sunshine.
Morning Low 64 Afternoon High 92
WIND: N 5-10

SATURDAY
Continued sunny.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 93
WIND: S 5-10

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of afternoon and evening storms. Still hot.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 94
WIND: SW 5-10

MONDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers and storms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 93
WIND: SW 5-10

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JULY 13-16 at The Hoover Met
For Tickets, call (800) 240-2300
or visit http://www.avphoover.com

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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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