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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Monday December 18, 2006
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...Another Nice Day...

I have to say, I am really liking this mid-December weather. You
can't ask for any nicer conditions for this time of year, and today is
going to be another example of our recent fine spate of weather.

SO HOW LONG WILL IT LAST? Well, in a word, today. Maybe tomorrow
also, but definitely today. Skies will be mostly sunny to partly
cloudy today after a little more patchy fog. Can you remember a time
when we have had more foggy days in a row? Kind of unusual. But
things will be changing. Overnight runs of the GFS are less bullish
on our Tuesday front, and give us a high in the 70s. But with lots if
uncertainty in my voice, I will continue to call for a front to settle
down into North Alabama during the day on Tuesday. Some areas,
especially northern sections will likely stay in the 60s. Skies will
be partly to mostly cloudy, but it should stay dry. Wednesday looks to
be variably cloudy with highs remaining in the 60s, but still well
above normal for this time of year.

A SOAKING RAIN? By Wednesday, low pressure will be over the Plains
states with a deep southerly fetch of Gulf moisture developing over
Alabama. Showers may break out as early as late Wednesday night, and
they should be around for sure Thursday morning. They will continue
to increase as a cold front slowly moves across the area late Thursday
night through Friday. The slow movement of the system may lead to
some healthy rainfall amounts for the state, but in actuality, we
could probably use them as long as they don't become excessive.
Rainfall totals may average in the 1.5-2.0 inch range, with some
locally higher amounts. The rain should end from northwest to
southeast on Friday. A few elevated thunderstorms could be involved,
but no severe weather is expected.

WEEKEND: Saturday looks good, with partly cloudy skies and mild
conditions for the PapaJohns.com bowl game at Legion Field. Highs
will top out near 60 degrees. The GFS now moves a rapidly
intensifying low across Alabama from the southwest on Christmas Eve
with lots of wind and rain. This would leave cool, cloudy, and breezy
conditions for Christmas Day with a little light rain.

ON THIS DATE IN 1932: It was the thirteenth season for the fledgling
National Football League. There were only eight teams, including many
you would not recognize today. After the season, the league office
scheduled the first playoff game in NFL history, pitting the Chicago
Bears against the Portsmouth Spartans. Chicago was in first place,
despite having six ties. The game had to be moved indoors into
Chicago Stadium because of bitterly cold temperatures and heavy snow
in the Windy City. The playing field had to be shortened to eighty
yards to fit in the stadium. The edge of the field ran right up to
the walls of the stadium floor. It looked more like today's arena
football than the NFL to which we are accustomed today. The Bears
won 9-0, capturing their third straight NFL Championship.

Bill Murray

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TODAY
Partly cloudy and continued warm.
Afternoon High 73
WIND: SE 5-10

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy.
Morning Low 49 Afternoon High 68
WIND: NE 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Increasing clouds late with a chance of an overnight
shower.
Morning Low 40 Afternoon High 61
WIND: SE 6-12

THURSDAY
Breezy with increasing rain and a few storms.
Morning Low 41 Afternoon High 55
WIND: SE 8-18

FRIDAY
Rain gradually diminishing.
Morning Low 50 Afternoon High 59
WIND: W/NW 6-12

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