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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Wednesday October 25, 2006
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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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...Another Sunny But Cool Day...

While Alabama should remain dry today, a wet weather system will get its act
together to the west of here today, and we should have plenty of rain before
the week is over. With a partly sunny sky, the mercury should reach the low
to mid 60s today, still about 8 to 10 degrees below normal for late October
in Alabama. Clouds will thicken tonight as our storm system approaches.

WET WEATHER RETURNS: A complex storm system will bring periods of rain and a
few thunderstorms to the state tomorrow and Friday. At the moment, it looks
like rain will fall tomorrow morning in advance of warm front pushing
northward from South Alabama. We might have a break in the rain for a while
tomorrow after if the warm front can get to the north of Birmingham. But,
showers and storms are likely tomorrow night into Friday as the main system
approaches.

It is interesting to note that this system will have some tropical moisture
along for the ride, coming all the way from Tropical Storm Paul in the
Eastern Pacific near the Mexican coast. For now it looks like rainfall
between one and two inches is likely statewide. The severe weather threat
for now looks marginal since the boundary layer will be rather stable.
Having said that, a few strong storms will be possible tomorrow night due to
the excellent dynamic forcing from the storm system.

The rain should taper off from west to east by early Friday afternoon, but
the clouds will linger into Friday night. The latest guidance suggests that
no cold air will move into the state following the rain; so the weekend
ahead looks very pleasant with a clearing sky on Saturday and a good supply
of sunshine on Sunday. Look for highs in the 60s on Saturday, and mid 70s
are likely by Sunday afternoon.

EXTREMES: The hottest place in the nation yesterday was Woodland Hills, CA
with 92 degrees. Coldest community early yesterday was Embarrass, MN with 9
degrees above zero.

STORM ALERT XTREME: Make plans to join us at the BJCC in downtown Birmingham
on Saturday November 11 for the annual Storm Alert XTREME severe weather
training session. The event runs from 9:00 until 3:30, and our own Brian
Peters will offer both the basic and the advanced SKYWARN training. I will
discuss the all new ABC 33/40 Skywatcher program, and after our show you
will have the chance to check out the 2007 Alabama International Auto Show,
our patrner for this year's XTREME show. There is no charge; just show up.
Anyone who wants to learn more about severe weather will love it; bring the
whole family.

PRIME TIME SPECIAL: Our one hour special "A Decade of Alabama Weather" will
air on ABC 33/40 this Sunday evening from 6:00 until 7:00; we will look back
at all of the historic Alabama weather events covered by our group of
meteorologists since our station signed on the air in September 1996!

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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TODAY
Partly sunny. Clouds increase tonight.
Afternoon High 63
WIND: S 5-10

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with periods of rain. Shower and storms are likely Thursday
night.
Morning Low 49 Afternoon High 60
WIND: SE 7-14

FRIDAY
Rain and storms likely, mainly during the morning.
Morning Low 59 Afternoon High 71
WIND: W 10-15

SATURDAY
Morning clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine.
Morning Low 54 Afternoon High 66
WIND: W 6-12

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny and mild.
Morning Low 45 Afternoon High 74
WIND: SW 6-12

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