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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Friday July 6, 2007
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...Rain Chances Going Up...

A plume of deeper moisture will move into Alabama from the west today,
and a surface front at the same time will approach from the north.
This combination should lead to scattered showers and thunderstorms
statewide, with most of them firing up this afternoon and tonight. The
chance of any one neighborhood getting wet today is about one in
three, and the heavier storms will bring heavy downpours and lots of
lightning. Most of the showers and storms will come from about 1:00
until 9:00 p.m., but in this kind of airmass we really can't rule out
a morning shower in spots.

THE WEEKEND: We will forecast a good chance of showers and
thunderstorms tomorrow with a copious amount of moisture in the lower
part of the atmosphere, coupled with the front to the north, and a
disturbance just west of Alabama in the upper atmosphere. This could
be a day of beneficial rain for many communities, with average amounts
of one inch. Some places could see more than that where stronger
storms develop. And, the moist air will linger on Sunday, so we will
maintain the chance of scattered showers and storms, especially during
the afternoon hours. Between today and Sunday, some spots might even
see around three inches of rain. That is a real blessing for a state
that remains in a serious drought.

AT THE BEACH: There will be scattered showers and storms along the
Gulf coast from Panama City westward to Gulf Shores over the weekend,
but a few intervals of sunshine between the showers. The high along
the immediate coast will be from 86 to 89 degrees. No problems with
tropical storms or hurricanes as the Atlantic basin remains quiet.

DROUGHT MONITOR: Birmingham's official rain total for the year is
11.91", and the deficiency is a whopping 17.91". Not a drop of rain
has been measured so far in July. The rain deficit for the year is
21.76" at Tuscaloosa, and 20.41" at Anniston. On the positive side,
the Birmingham Water Works reports that Lake Purdy is now at a safe
level again, just below 78 percent of full pool. Lake Purdy is a major
supply of drinking water for Birmingham, and is located between Leeds
and Cahaba Heights. It is located on the Little Cahaba River.

BIG TIME HEAT: Yesterday's high in Las Vegas was 116 degrees; Phoenix
soared to 115. Triple digits were seen as far north as Spokane,
Washington and Salt Lake City, Utah, where both cities reported 101
degrees. The hottest place in the nation was Death Valley, California
with an amazing 127 degrees. That is only seven degrees away from the
all time record high for the U.S., 134 degrees, recorded there on July
10, 1913. Death Valley is the lowest spot in the Western Hemisphere.

ALABAMA RAIN: Afternoon storms over northern Hale County produced
2.32" of rain at Moundville yesterday afternoon. A shower in Walker
County brought 0.37" to Carbon Hill.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Partly sunny. Scattered showers or thunderstorms by afternoon.
Afternoon High 92
WIND: NW 6-12

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a good chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 71 Afternoon High 89
WIND: NE 5-10

SUNDAY
Mixed sun and clouds. Scattered, mainly afternoon showers or thunderstorms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 92
WIND: SW 5-10

MONDAY
Scattered, mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 71 Afternoon High 93
WIND: SW 6-12

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Scattered showers and storms by afternoon.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon High 92
WIND: SW 6-12

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