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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Friday October 20, 2006
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...Cooler And Drier Air Rolls Into Alabama...

Much cooler air will roll into Alabama today following yesterday's rain and
storms. While the clouds might be stubborn in leaving, we will be optimistic
in the forecast and call for gradual clearing today from west to east.
Forecasting the clearing process after a big storm system is one of our
greatest challenges, but a pretty good part of the state should be in
sunshine by afternoon. The high today will be only in the low to mid 60s,
about ten degrees below normal for October 20 in Alabama.

Tomorrow promises to be a beautiful day to begin the weekend, with a sunny
sky and a high in the low to mid 70s following a chilly start. Pre-dawn
temperatures will be in the 40 to 45 degree range in most spots, although
the colder valleys could reach the upper 30s with some scattered light
frost. Another cold front will pass through on Sunday, but this time with
only limited moisture the rain should be light and spotty. Very chilly air
follows that front early next week.

FOOTBALL WEATHER: A perfect night for high school football in Alabama.
Tonight will feature a clear sky, and temperatures dropping from near 59 at
kickoff to near 50 at the end of the games. Tomorrow, Auburn will host
Tulane at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 1:30; the sky will be sunny during the
game, with temperatures hovering in the 70 to 74 degree range along with low
humidity levels. Alabama will travel to Knoxville tomorrow to take on the
Tennessee Volunteers (2:30 p.m. kickoff). lots of sunshine for that game
with a kickoff temperature of about 67 degrees. The mercury will fall into
the 50s by the fourth quarter. And, here at Birmingham's Legion Field, UAB
hosts Marshall tomorrow evening (6:00 kickoff); the sky will be clear, and
the temperature will fall from near 68 at kickoff to the 50s by the fourth
quarter.

ANOTHER SOAKING: Some rain totals from Alabama yesterday included 2.05" at
Vinemont, (5.10" total for the week) 1.96" at Fayette (slight over seven
inches for the week), 1.91" at Carbon Hill, 1.64" at our SKYCAM site in
Hamilton, 1.46" at Blountsville, and 1.14" at Fort Payne. Strong
thunderstorm winds knocked down a billboard onto three cars in Roanoke late
yesterday, and an air conditioner unit was blown off the Walmart roof in
Roanoke (there was water damage inside the store).

STORM ALERT XTREME: Mark it down on your calendar. If you love weather, want
to learn more about severe spotting, or maybe you are a long time severe
weather spotter, you need to be there. Our own Brian Peters, one of the best
SKYWARN trainers in the nation, will have an basic and an advanced SKYWARN
class on Saturday November 11 (9:30 am to 3:00 pm) at the BJCC (North
Meeting Room A); in association with the Birmingham International Auto Show.
I will also have a session on our new Skywatcher network, and explain how
you can get involved. I hope to see you there!

James Spann jspann@abc3340.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://abc3340.com/weather/7day.hrb
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

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FALL FEST IN ANNISTON!
Saturday, October 28, 11 am to 5 pm
Fun for the whole family!

Come enjoy our Fall Farmers Market, our Plant Sale, a Quilt Show, a Pumpkin
Patch, and a Bantam Chicken Show. We'll also have hayrides, a cake walk and
live music

And contests for people of all ages--contests for Canned Goods, Arts &
Crafts, a Horseshoe Toss and a good ol' fashion Chicken-Que contest.

Admission is just ONE DOLLAR and it's free if you wear a Halloween Costume!

It all takes place at the Buckner Arts and Exhibit Center at
412 Buckner Drive in Anniston

Contact the County Extension Office for more information and to register for
contests. 256-237-1621
http://www.aces.edu/counties/Calhoun/MG/Temp/CountyEvents1.htm
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TODAY
Clearing and cooler.
Afternoon High 64
WIND: NW 7-14

SATURDAY
Sunny with a chilly morning.
Morning Low 42 Afternoon High 74
WIND: E 5-10

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers.
Morning Low 54 Afternoon High 69
WIND: NW 7-14

MONDAY
Breezy and much cooler. Gradual clearing.
Morning Low 44 Afternoon High 60
WIND: N 10-15

TUESDAY
Sunny with a cold morning. Some frost possible in colder valleys.
Morning Low 38 Afternoon High 67
WIND: NE 5-10

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