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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Monday October 8, 2007
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...Happy Columbus Day...

Sunday was a very warm , arguably hot day across Central Alabama.
Temperatures were some 10 to 15 degrees above normal, approaching
record levels for the date. It was 90F at the Birmingham Airport,
just three degrees shy of the record. The mercury reached 90F at
nearly all of the records across the northern half of the state.
Pinson did establish a record with a high of 91F, as did 90F at
Anniston. .

IN THE NATIONAL RECORD BIN: I counted at least three dozen records
yesterday. Some of the notable records included Chicago-O'Hare with
87F; 93F at Evansville, IN; 87F at Morganton, WV; 90F at Peoria, IL;
91F at Georgetown, NJ; 91F at Roanoke, VA and 90F at South Bend.
The 83F at Beckley, WV was their warmest all-time October record. It
has only been 90F twice before yesterday in Indianapolis in October.
Additional records will be broken over the next couple of days as the
high pressure ridge over the Eastern U.S. grudgingly gives way.

DROUGHT WORSENING: Measurable rain has not fallen in Birmingham
since September 14th. We have had five days with trace amounts since
then, but nothing greater. Meanwhile, the drought continues to
worsen. 52 percent of the state is experiencing exceptional drought
conditions. The exceptional drought area covers roughly the eastern
half of the state including Huntsville, Gadsden, Anniston, Birmingham
and Montgomery. A full 100 percent of the state is experiencing
drought. Some rainfall deficits for the year include: -23.12 at
Huntsville, -16.24 at Muscle Shoals; -26.83 at Anniston; -25.86 at
Tuscaloosa and -14.87 at Mobile.

THE WEEK AHEAD: Partly cloudy skies today with only the tiniest
chance of a shower. A front will approach on Tuesday, triggering a
chance of showers and storms. Behind the front, drier air will
filter in along with some more normal temperature readings. Highs
will fall back into the upper 70s to lower 80s and lows will be in
the 50s. The models have been consistently pointing to a nice
rainfall event here around the 19th of October.

TROPICS: A tropical depression may well form in the next day or so
over the northwestern Caribbean north of Honduras. The models are
generally in good agreement that it would move northwest, cross the
Yucatan and enter the Bay of Campeche. The disturbance north of
Puerto Rico and another east of the islands each show no promise for
development due to wind shear.

ON THIS DATE IN 1837: The remnants of Racer's Storm moved off the
South Carolina coast and headed back into the open Atlantic where it
intensified. Off Cape Hatteras, the paddle wheeler Home was sunk.
There were only two life preservers onboard. The tragedy prompted
Congress to make a law requiring all American boats to have one life
preserver onboard for every passenger, a law that is still in effect
today.

Bill Murray
bill@integralhospitality.com

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FANTASTIC MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD FESTIVAL!

On October 11th, 12th, and 13th, Saint George Melkite Catholic
Church, 425 16th Avenue South, will sponsor its Annual Middle Eastern
Food Festival.
Come enjoy traditional delicacies, live music and authentic folk
dance presented by our church community. Our menu features a variety
of dinner plates as well as sandwiches,side orders of spinach and
meat pies and pastries.
Tours of our beautiful Byzantine church will offered.

Lunch will be served Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 am to
2:00 pm, dinner from 4:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. Delivery available during
Thursday and Friday lunch with a $50 minimum for downtown and limited
areas. Takeouts also available.
For more info, go to http://www.saintgeorgeonline.org or call us at
252-5788
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TODAY
Partly cloudy with near record warmth.
Afternoon High 89
WIND: SE 5-10

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of a shower or storm.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 88
WIND: SW 5-10

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 85
WIND: NW 6-12

THURSDAY
Continued sunny.
Morning Low 60 Afternoon High 82
WIND: N 5-10

FRIDAY
Sunny, with more seasonable temperatures.
Morning Low 56 Afternoon High 78
WIND: N 5-10

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