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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday November 20, 2007
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...Rain Returns By Tomorrow Night ...

A WARM NOVEMBER DAY: If we reach our forecast high today of 76
degrees, that will be 13 degrees above the November 20 average high of
63, and within three degrees of the record high for today, 79 set way
back in 1896. But, don't get used to the unseasonably mild weather as
we are expecting a major weather change during the next 72 hours.

RAIN RETURNS: Clouds will increase tomorrow, and a few showers and
storms could reach the western counties of Alabama tomorrow afternoon.
Showers and storms will become more widespread across the state
tomorrow night with the approach of an upper trough and a surface cold
front. At this point, it looks like most of the rain will fall from
about 9:00 tomorrow night through 8:00 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts
of one-half to one inch are likely; a few spots might get a little
over one inch of rain. A few strong thunderstorms could be involved,
but we don't expect widespread severe weather since the primary
dynamics of the system will pass north of Alabama, and most of the
storms will come tomorrow night when the air will be more stable.

CHILLY TURKEY DAY: As the rain moves out early Thursday, much colder
air will roll into the state with a brisk northwest wind gusting as
high as 30 mph at times. Temperatures will go the wrong way; we should
fall through the 50s, with many communities reaching the upper 40s by
mid to late afternoon. We will be close to freezing by daybreak
Friday. The big shopping day on Friday promises to be dry and cool
with a good supply of sunshine.

BIG WEEKEND RAIN EVENT: At this point it looks more and more like a
significant storm system will roar out of the Northwest Gulf of Mexico
over the weekend, setting up a very beneficial rain event for the Deep
South. For Alabama, it looks like the prime time for the rain will
come Saturday night and Sunday, and this one has a good potential for
one to two inches of rain. It will be a case of "overrunning", where
warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico will go over colder air near
the surface. This is usually a very good rain setup for Alabama, and
can be a good winter storm setup in the winter. But, snow fans, we are
too early in the season for that.

IRON BOWL PREVIEW: The key to the Alabama-Auburn game is the timing of
the rain moving into East Alabama. There is a chance the rain could
hold off until after the game, but for now we will forecast a cold and
wet evening, with periods of rain and temperatures only in the 40s. We
will be adjusting the forecast for the game
all week, of course, so stay tuned.

HODGEPODGE: Great Falls, Montana reported 7.3 inches of snow
yesterday; that broke the daily snow record for November 19 (the old
record was 4.6 inches in 1978). Coldest spot in the nation yesterday
was Kaltag, Alaska with 24 degrees below zero. Saranac Lake, NY
dropped to 1 degree. Light snow fell yesterday morning in New York City.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://abc3340.com/weather/7day.hrb
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

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CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT at AMERICAN VILLAGE
Fri., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 1 from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Give your family a memorable early American Christmas. The colonial
American Village in Montevallo is all decked out and aglow for
Christmas by Candlelight. Father Christmas leads the Grand Lighting
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The Colonial Chapel resounds with Christmas music. Stroll down Village
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Admission: $10 adults; $5 ages 5-17; free, 4 and under. PLUS.enjoy the
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Call 205-665-3535 or toll-free 1-877-811-1776 and Select Option 2
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I-65 Exit 234.
E-mail: lhopson@americanvillage.org.
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TODAY
Mostly sunny and very mild for November.
Afternoon High 76
WIND: S 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Increasing clouds. Showers and storms arrive late in the day and
Wednesday night.
Morning Low 58 Afternoon High 73
WIND: SW 8-16

THURSDAY
Rain ends during the morning. Windy and sharply colder with
temperatures falling into the upper 40s by mid to late afternoon.
Morning Low 48 Afternoon High 55
WIND: NW 12-22

FRIDAY
Sunny but cool.
Morning Low 33 Afternoon High 54
WIND: N 8-16

SATURDAY
Increasing clouds. Rain becomes widespread by Saturday night.
Morning Low 38 Afternoon High 57
WIND: NE 7-14

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