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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday June 7, 2007
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...Moisture Levels Will Slowly Increase...

It is pretty much a good news, bad news story. The good news is that
moisture levels will slowly increase over the next few days, which
should mean a general increase in the number of afternoon showers and
storms around here, especially tomorrow and Saturday. The bad news is
that the increased humidity levels will make the afternoon heat more
uncomfortable.

TO THE NORTH: A major storm system is moving through the Northern
Plains of the U.S., and will set up the possibility of a major severe
weather and tornado event this afternoon in the broad area from St.
Louis to Milwaukee. While the primary part of the storm will be
heading for Canada, the trailing front will move down into Tennessee
by tomorrow night. The proximity of this surface boundary should mean
an increased coverage of scattered showers and storms late tomorrow,
tomorrow night, and Saturday. Nothing widespread, but at least a few
neighborhoods should see one or two decent showers or storms along the
way. Then, the front dissipates by Sunday, and at this time much of
next week looks like fairly routine weather for Alabama for mid-June.

HOTTEST DAY SO THIS YEAR: That was the case yesterday for a large part
of Alabama; Birmingham's official high was 95 degrees, the hottest
temperature so far in 2007, and within three degrees of the record
high yesterday. The last time it was 95 or hotter in Birmingham was on
October 6, 2006, when our high was 98. One of the hottest places in
Alabama yesterday was Pinson, with 97 degrees. That followed a
comfortable morning low of 57 in Pinson, a 40 degree climb. That is a
sure sign the air was very dry across Alabama yesterday. We note that
Dannelly Field in Montgomery reported a high of 101 degrees, but we
believe that observation was simply not correct. Nearby Maxwell AFB
hovered in the mid 90s through the peak of the afternoon heat.

STAGE 3 DROUGHT ALERT: As of today the Birmingham Water Works has now
entered Stage Three of its Drought Management Plan due to a continued
lack of rainfall, increased water usage and low lake levels. Watering
guidelines are no longer voluntary but mandatory. Surcharges are also
being implemented for excessive water use. The Drought Warning Stage
indicates that severe drought conditions exist and voluntary measures
described in Stage One and Stage 2 have not sufficiently reduced
system demands. Stage Three Drought Guidelines Addresses ending in an
even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) are to hand water established lawns and
landscaping on Mondays and Thursdays. Addresses ending in an odd
number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are to hand water established lawns and
landscaping on Tuesdays and Fridays. No watering is permitted on
Wednesdays, Saturdays or Sundays, and no watering is allowed between
10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Washing personal automobiles, trucks, trailers,
mobile homes, campers, boats or other type motor vehicle or equipment
shall be suspended.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Partly sunny and hot. Just a few widely scattered afternoon showers.
Afternoon High 92
WIND: SW 8-16

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny during the morning. Scattered thunderstorms late in the
day and Friday night.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon High 92
WIND: SW 7-14

SATURDAY
A mix of sun and clouds. Scattered, mainly afternoon showers and storms.
Morning Low 73 Afternoon High 90
WIND: SW 7-14

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Widely scattered, mainly afternoon showers and storms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 92
WIND: W 6-12

MONDAY
Hot and muggy with a few widely scattered afternoon storms.
Morning Low 71 Afternoon High 92
WIND: SW 5-10

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