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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Sunday August 5, 2007
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...Hot Hazy and Humid...

It was a hot one across Central Alabama on Saturday. It was the
hottest day of the year so far at the Birmingham Airport with a
reading of 99F. Pinson topped out at 99F. Tuscaloosa reached the
century mark with a high of 100F.

CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT: High concentrations of ozone in the
lower atmosphere have resulted in a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for
the Birmingham Metro area.

DROUGHT REMINDER: As if most folks need to be reminded. But our
rainfall deficit in Birmingham is officially now at over nineteen
inches. And it continues to grow. Most water systems have drastic
restrictions in place, so check which rules you are subject to. And
look out for those surcharges. They can be significant.

DANGEROUS HEAT AHEAD: So far, the heat has been uncomfortable. But
now, it is about to become dangerous. Hot temperatures are going to
combine with increasing humidities over the next twenty four hours to
start pushing heat index values toward dangerous levels. By the
middle of next week, a powerful upper level high extending from the
Central Plains states eastward to the mid-Atlantic states will send
the mercury soaring over a wide area including North Alabama.
Temperatures in the upper 90s will be common, with readings at or
above t he century mark likely. Already, the National Weather Service
in St. Louis is worried, with Excessive Heat Warnings posted through
Tuesday and an Excessive Heat Watch for the rest of the week. Other
offices will be following suit, including ours here in Alabama most
likely. The build of heat can be deadly, increasing the chance for
heat related illnesses. People in houses and apartments without air
conditioning will be very vulnerable. Fans will be critical in such
homes. Plan to spend time in an air conditioned location as much as
possible. Give your body a break from the heat. Avoid extended work
outdoors. Wear loose fitting, light colored clothing.

ANY RELIEF IN SIGHT? Isolated storms today. A hint that we may see
a better chance of storms tomorrow as moisture levels rise. Then ss
the upper high builds right in on top of us next week, it may act
unfortunately to suppress the development of those daily showers and
storms. That is not good news. There is some hope that as a trough
of low pressure builds along the East Coast by the end of the week, we
will see an increased chance of showers and storms.

ON THIS DATE IN 1988: Sun kinked rails can be a problem for
railroads when extremely high temperatures cause welded rail to expand
and buckle. When this happened on this date on the route of the
Empire Builder near Saco, Montana, twelve of the passenger trains cars
derailed, injuring 149 people.

Bill Murray
bill@integralhospitality.com

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2600 John Hawkins Parkway in Hoover
205.985.7295 or

http://www.hunterstreet.org
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TODAY
Hot and hazy with a few storms during the afternoon. A warm, muggy
overnight.
Afternoon High 98
WIND: W 5-10

MONDAY
Partly cloudy, hot and very humid. A better chance of showers and
storms.
Morning Low 78 Afternoon High 95
WIND: W 5-10

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy, hazy and very hot. Heat indices at danger level .
Morning Low 77 Afternoon High 97
WIND: W 5-10

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy, hazy and dangerously hot.
Morning Low 78 Afternoon High 99
WIND: NW 5-10

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Excessive heat.
Morning Low 78 Afternoon High 98
WIND: NW 5-10

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