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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday March 15, 2007
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...Wet Weather Returns To Alabama...

SOME NEEDED RAIN POSSIBLE TODAY: Birmingham's rain total so far in
2007 is only 6.03", less than half of what we would normally have time
time of the year (the normal rain since January 1 on March 15 is
12.36"). We do expect a good increase in the number of showers during
the next 24 hours, and few thunderstorms could even be involved as a
storm system moves into the state from the west. We don't expect any
severe weather problems since the system will be in a weakening phase,
instability is rather limited, and wind fields are rather weak for a
March storm. The best chance of showers and storms will come from
about 12:00 Noon today through 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, and at this time we
expect rainfall amounts over North Alabama in the 1/2 to one inch
range. South Alabama could see rain totals in excess of two inches in
a few spots.

A CHANGE TO COOLER WEATHER: A fairly strong cold front will move
through here late tonight, and as the rain moves out early tomorrow
much cooler air will move in. We are projecting a high of only 59
degrees tomorrow; 23 degrees cooler than yesterday's high of 82 in
Birmingham. The sky should clear slowly on Friday with some sunshine
by afternoon.

At this point the weekend still looks dry with a good supply of
sunshine on Saturday and Sunday.
While we should reach the low 60s both afternoons, nights will be
rather chilly. Early morning temperatures will drop into the mid 30s
both Saturday and Sunday, and it is possible that the normally colder
locations will see a light freeze early Sunday.

NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND: The first few days of next week look dry with a
warming trend. At this time it still looks like the pattern will favor
above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall for Alabama
through the end of March.

AT THE BEACH: Showers and storms are likely along the Gulf coast
today; in fact the rain might even be heavy at times. But, sunshine
returns tomorrow, and the weekend will be mostly sunny. Highs along
the immediate coast will range from 68 to 71, and the sea surface
temperature remains pretty cool. Last night the water at Pensacola
Beach was 70 degrees. If you are headed for the beach next week for
spring break, at this time it looks like a good part of the week will
be dry and mild.

ACROSS THE FRUITED PLAIN: More big thunderstorms for parts of
Southeast Texas yesterday; Houston was soaked with 3.22" of rain.
Thunderstorm winds gusted to 68 mph at Galveston, and in Duval County,
Texas golf ball sized hail covered the ground and broke out some
windows. The rain total at Lake Charles, Louisiana was 1.22". The big
thaw continued yesterday in Chicago, where the high was 60 degrees.
But, a new surge of cold air will drop southward today and put the
Great Lakes region back in the deep freeze. Hottest spot in the nation
yesterday was Death Valley, California with 99 degrees.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Mostly cloudy with a good chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm.
Afternoon High 72
WIND: S 7-14

FRIDAY
Showers ending early in the day. Breezy and cooler with some afternoon clearing.
Morning Low 49 Afternoon High 59
WIND: NW 10-20

SATURDAY
Sunny with a chilly morning.
Morning Low 36 Afternoon High 60
WIND: N 5-10

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Some early morning frost possible.
Morning Low 34 Afternoon High 61
WIND: NE 5-10

MONDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 45 Afternoon High 70
WIND: SE 5-10

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