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Afternoon Edition For Wednesday August 22, 2007

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SLIGHTLY FRIENDLIER TEMPERATURES THIS WEEKEND: Not only that, but it
looks like we will get an influx of moisture that could give us a
slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm by Saturday and an even
better chance on Sunday. Do not get too optimistic. Even on Sunday,
most communities will stay dry. That chance of showers and
thunderstorms each day may extend several days into next week. We
believe that high temperatures will back off to the mid 90s over the
weekend. We could even see some highs next week in the lower 90s. We
do not know if this is a permanent end to our summer to remember, but
it could be.

Meanwhile, we must suffer through very hot weather again Thursday and
Friday. We are calling for a high of 102 tomorrow and just under 100
on Friday. If the forecast is correct, tomorrow will be our 14th day
this month with temperatures 100 or hotter. By early this afternoon,
the temperature had crossed the 100-degree mark in a number of
locations in North and Central Alabama. The air is very dry aloft and
during the day some of that drier air mixes down to where we humans
call home. The dew point in Muscle Shoals was as low as 59 and the
relative humidity only 25%. Translation: makes the heat a little more
bearable.

TROPICAL WEATHER: Hurricane Dean moved ashore into mainland Mexico
at midday as a Category 2. He began to weaken quickly and sustained
winds were down to 85 mph. He will continue moving west becoming a
tropical storm and then a tropical depression. The NHC thinks he will
dissipate in the mountains of Central Mexico. But even while dying,
he could still dump very heavy rain. Meanwhile, the area of clouds
and thunderstorms with a tropical wave from Western Cuba across the
NW Bahamas and into the Atlantic was moving west at 15 to 20. Upper
level winds are unfriendly for any tropical cyclone development.
However, this feature could bring showers and thunderstorms to the
Florida Peninsula during the next couple of days.

THE WORLD OF WEATHER: Dean is overshadowing almost everything, but
enormous flash flooding continues in the Midwest. Some of the most
widespread I can remember in a long time across several states. Some
whole towns were almost under water. Places like Findlay, Ohio and
several towns in Iowa and South Dakota. 4.62 inches of rain at
Humboldt, Iowa. Press reports say about 22 people have died in the
flash flooding.

GREAT BIG HUMONGOUS HAIL: In the small town of Dante, South Dakota
around 6 o'clock last evening, storm spotters reported hailstones 6-8
inches in diameter. Mind you, that is over ½ foot in diameter.
Unbelievable!

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Another little doggie celebrated its
13th birthday. Her name was Maggie, a miniature fox terrier belonging
to Bridget Tytler. What was unusual, the family celebrated by feeding
her a nice warm bowl of grits. Apparently, the breeder that owned her
fed grits to the puppies. Even today, Maggie loves them. The majority
owner of Little Miss Molly nixes all human food, so she will not get
any extra treats to eat. I may buy her an oversize ball to add to her
collection. Her greatest joy in life is chasing them all over the
place. Life goes on......

J.B. Elliott
jb.elliott@theweathercompany.com

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TONIGHT
Mostly clear.
Overnight Low 74
WIND: Light Light

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Very hot. Our 14th day this month with triple digits.
Morning Low 74 Afternoon 102
WIND: N 5-10

FRIDAY
More sun than clouds. Still way too hot.
Morning Low 75 Afternoon High 98
WIND: SW 5-10

SATURDAY
Partly sunny and hot. A slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm.
Morning Low 76 Afternoon High 96
WIND: SE 5-10

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms—about a 1 in 3 chance.
Morning Low 75 Afternoon High 95
WIND: SW 6-12

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