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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday October 9, 2007
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...A Front, But Not Much Rain...

COOLER DAYS AHEAD: A cold front will swing through Alabama today,
bringing the chance of a few showers, and marking the beginning of a
pattern change that promises much cooler air later this week.
Unfortunately, the chance of beneficial, widespread rain is small
today due to limited moisture, and weakening upper air support for
the front. Showers and storms will be widely scattered, and many
neighborhoods will not see a drop. Where the showers do form, amounts
should be under a quarter of an inch. Temperatures today will remain
summer-like, with highs generally in the mid 80s.
The high will drop into the low 80s tomorrow, and close to 80 on
Thursday. You will really feel the difference by early Thursday
morning, when temperatures will dip into the low 50s. Then, on
Friday, the high will be only in the mid 70s with a fresh north
breeze. The weekend ahead will feature delightful fall weather, with
sunny pleasant days and clear, chilly nights. The colder valleys
across North Alabama should reach the 40s early Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday morning. Needless to say, the weather looks superb for both
high school and college football games across the Deep South this
weekend.

WE NEED RAIN: We have been typing these three words for a long time,
and it sure looks like our rain deficit will just keep growing in
coming days and weeks. Of course, we should point that October is
typically the driest month of the year, so the deficiency increase
won't be too severe. Birmingham's rain shortage for the year is now
exactly 19 inches; the deficit at Tuscaloosa is up to 25.96", while
Anniston needs a whopping 26.92" to get back to normal. Most of North
and Central Alabama continues in an exceptional drought, as defined
by the USDA Drought Monitor. Looks like we will be staying there for
a while.

OCTOBER HEAT: Birmingham's official high yesterday was 90 degrees,
just one degree shy of the record high for October 8, 91 set way back
in 1897. The high in Pinson was also 90; that did set a new record
high for the day (the old record there was 87 in 1990). The hot spots
were Decatur, Muscle Shoals, and Montgomery with 92.

COLD OUT WEST: Coldest spots in the continental U.S. yesterday were
Alamosa, CO, Bridgeport, CA, and Reese River, NV with 18 degrees.
Denver dropped to 32, but with very dry air in place they warmed to
72 degrees yesterday afternoon.

STORM ALERT XTREME: Ever wanted to be a storm spotter? Or, just learn
more about severe storms and tornadoes? Then you need to attend Storm
Alert Xtreme at the BJCC on Saturday November 10; this is our annual
storm spotter training session that is in association with the
Alabama International Auto Show. There is no admission charge; just
show up! It all begins at 8:30… just look for the signs around the BJCC!

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.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
Warm with a mix of sun and clouds. Widely scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
Afternoon High 87
WIND: NW 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Sunny and less humid.
Morning Low 60 Afternoon High 83
WIND: NW 6-12

THURSDAY
Sunny with a cool morning.
Morning Low 52 Afternoon High 80
WIND: N 6-12

FRIDAY
Breezy and cooler with a good supply of sunshine.
Morning Low 51 Afternoon High 75
WIND: N 10-15

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 50 Afternoon High 78
WIND: N 6-12

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