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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday November 23, 2006
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...Happy Thanksgiving...

You can't ask for better weather on this Thanksgiving Day. Blue sky,
sunshine, low humidity, a crisp refreshing morning, and a delightfully mild
afternoon. Most communities will see a high today somewhere between 65 and
70 degrees, about five degrees above normal for November 23. Quite a
pleasant change from Monday of this week when we had a hard time getting out
of the 30s during the day. The dry weather will continue through the holiday
weekend, with highs mostly in the low 70s tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday. We
might see a few scattered high clouds over the weekend, but our weather
should remain dry through Monday of next week.

LONG RANGE: Our next significant storm system will blow in here during the
mid to late part of next week. Considering the warmth we expect early next
week and the magnitude of the upper trough, there might be some risk of
strong to severe storms across Alabama on Wednesday or Thursday (November
29-30), but there is simply no way to resolve details of the system this far
in advance. We also have to wonder if some really cold air gets involved on
the back side of this storm system; bitter cold air covers much of western
Canada and Alaska right now, and might be poised to push south at some point
next week. We will have a much better grasp on this situation in a few days.

RAIN UPDATE: Birmingham's rain total for 2006 is now 53.41", giving us a
surplus of 5.16". Down in Mobile, they report only 45.38" since the first of
the
year; that is 14.76" below normal.

BITTERLY COLD: The coldest place in the U.S. yesterday was Northway, Alaska
with a low of 43 degrees below zero. The high yesterday afternoon in that
community was 21 degrees below zero. We wonder what they think of "global
warming". According to U.S. Census Bureau data, the population of Northway
is 95.

TRAVEL WEATHER: Much of the nation will be dry today, but rain continues on
the Pacific Northwest coast in places like Seattle and Portland, and also
along the Atlantic coast from Boston south to the Outer Banks of North
Carolina. Many communities along the Atlantic coast reported winds well over
tropical storm force yesterday. In fact, winds were getting close to
hurricane force at Elizabeth City, North Carolina where the wind peaked at
69 mph.

Twelve miles south of Oregon Inlet, N.C., highway 12 has been closed due to
ocean overwash. On the ocean side of highway 12, water was waist deep in
many
areas yesterday morning.

BEING THANKFUL: Most of us are blessed beyond our imagination. We tend to
focus on the short term problems and frustrations of life, but today we
really should take a few minutes and be thankful for who we are and what we
have. God has blessed me with a great family, a remarkable extended family
circle through my church, and the best job in the world. And, I am thankful
for you; the people who read our forecasts daily. I hope you have a very
happy Thanksgiving Day.

James Spann jspann@abc3340.com

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MOTORCYCLE RIDE--DECEMBER 2nd
BENEFITING THE ELDRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME

Come join us in a fantastic motorcycle ride with a great cause!

It's the 4th Annual Eldridge Children's Home Benefit Ride. The home, located
in Eldridge just off Hwy 78 and State Hwy 13 in Northwest Alabama, has been
in operation since 1948. It houses 30 children in all age groups; they are
educated in public schools, attend local churches and are raised within the
campus in homes. The home accepts no state or federal money and operates on
donations from area churches and individuals.

Motorcycle riders get together for a ride to benefit this home. Riders are
able to fulfill a special "Christmas Wish List" from each child and help
operate this home all year long. Riders are encouraged to bring gift cards
from any retail outlet or give a donation via check, made payable to
Eldridge Children's Home.
This home has a 501(c)3 status, so donations are tax deductible.

Weather will not be a factor--just be there for the children.
The first Saturday in December, all roads lead to Eldridge.
http://www.eldridge-toy-run.com. All donations are accepted!
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TODAY
Sunny with a nice warm-up.
Afternoon High 67
WIND: N 5-10

FRIDAY
Sunny and mild.
Morning Low 35 Afternoon High 71
WIND: E 4-8

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 44 Afternoon High 72
WIND: SE 5-10

SUNDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 46 Afternoon High 73
WIND: SE 5-10

MONDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 50 Afternoon High 73
WIND: S 5-10

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