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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Monday April 16, 2007
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...Temperatures to Rebound...

It was a chilly, windy day on Sunday across Central Alabama with a
good bit of light rain and drizzle, especially during the morning. We
actually picked up 0.16 of an inch of rain during the day on Sunday.
Barely a drop in the bucket compared to our rainfall deficit. At the
Birmingham Airport, we have sailed past a ten inch deficit and are
about to pass eleven inches. We would have ended up in the 40s for
the day in Birmingham (and Anniston did) save for a couple of hours of
sunshine at the end of the afternoon.

FOR YOUR MONDAY: After a chilly start with readings in the 30s, near
total sunshine is on tap for today across the area. A strong April
sun will allow temperatures to rebound quite nicely, reaching the
upper 60s in most locations. A few lucky spots will hit 70 degrees.
But it still will be windy today, thanks to the intense low pressure
system that has bombed out (strengthened explosively) during the past
36 hours. That low is centered New York City this morning. The
central pressure is around 980 millibars, or as strong as a Category
One hurricane.

REST OF THE WEEK: By Tuesday morning, high pressure will be centered
over Alabama. Meanwhile, a low pressure system will be developing
over western Texas. This low will be our next weather maker. But
don't get your hopes up in the rainfall department around here.
Moisture will be very limited with the system as it moves our way
Tuesday night. We will see a few showers late Tuesday night into
Wednesday morning. Over Central Alabama, amounts will be limited to
around a tenth of an inch. The best rain chances will fall over
southern sections of the state as the weakening low dives toward the
Gulf coast. The airmass behind this system will be very similar to
the one it replaces, and we will see temperatures around 70 Wednesday
through Friday.

Readings will climb back to near 80 by the weekend. By Sunday
morning, low pressure will be over Nebraska. This system will push a
cold front toward Alabama, bringing a chance of showers and storms
Sunday night into Monday. Then we settle into an unsettled pattern,
with the front hanging over Alabama and low pressure to the west
giving us some decent rainfall amounts for a change.

ON THIS DATE IN 1990: But I swear I sent it. Many federal tax
returns being loaded into a truck were blown away in Oklahoma City by
a violent thunderstorm with nearly 100 mph wind gusts. Will Roger's
Airport in Oklahoma City recorded wind gust to 93 mph, strongest there
in 24 years.

ON THIS DATE IN 1998: A tornado ripped through downtown Nashville
at rush hour. One person died in the F3 tornado which also injured
100 people. Over 300 buildings were damaged, including the state
capitol. The second F5 of 1998 cut a 46 mile path through Waynesboro,
Deerfield and Summertown, TN less than one week after the Oak Grove
Tornado.

Bill Murray

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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CONNECT 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
APRIL 28 IN HOOVER

Connect 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is coming to Hoover on
Saturday, April 28. This is a competitive tournament for guys and
girls ages middle school through adults. Games will be played on
the parking lot of Hunter Street Baptist Church, 2600 John Hawkins
Parkway in Hoover. Five eligible players will have a chance at the
$10,000 Hot Shot competition!

Players, invite family and friends to the Family Fun Zone, for games,
face painting, food, music and more!

Register today at

http://www.connect3on3.com/HunterStreet

Connect 3 on 3 is sponsored by Hunter Street Baptist Church,
WJOX 100.5 FM, Buffalo Rock, The Stewart Organization, ABC 33/40,
Bruce Business Products, The American Red Cross, Jason's Deli and
Princeton Hoover Medical.
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TODAY
Near total sunshine. Mild after a chilly start. Breezy.
Afternoon High 68
WIND: NW 10-20

TUESDAY
A mild, pleasant partly cloudy morning, but increasing clouds during
the afternoon. Chance of shower overnight.
Morning Low 45 Afternoon High 75
WIND: N 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Chance of a morning shower.
Morning Low 51 Afternoon High 69
WIND: N 7-14

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy, but a little cooler than normal.
Morning Low 42 Afternoon High 69
WIND: N 6-12

FRIDAY
A nearly perfect Spring day. Partly cloudy and seasonably mild.
Morning Low 46 Afternoon High 75
WIND: NE 6-12

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