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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday March 27, 2008
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..Showers Return By Saturday...

ARTICLE: Mild afternoons will headline our forecast today and tomorrow
as afternoon temperatures peak in the 73 to 78 degree range. While we
will be scattered clouds around from time to time, expect a decent
amount of sunshine, with a good breeze out of the southwest averaging
10 to 20 mph. Moisture levels will begin to increase tomorrow, and we
will introduce the chance of a shower tomorrow night, especially north
of Birmingham, as a cold front moves into the state from the north.

A FEW WEEKEND SHOWERS: That front will settle into North-Central
Alabama on Saturday, going stationary and ultimately dissipating with
little upper support. But, the presence of that front will mean a
chance of scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm Saturday and
Sunday. Once again, we don't expect any really heavy rain, no severe
weather, and no all day wash-out. Just keep in mind you will have to
dodge a few showers both days.

NEXT WEEK: It is beginning to look like we will have a shot at some
beneficial rain Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night as a fairly strong
short wave passes over Alabama. Looks like a setup for at least one-
half to one inch, and a few strong thunderstorms will be possible as
the air becomes rather unstable. Another rain event shows up at the
end of the week, but the latest medium range model guidance hints the
system early in the week could be the stronger of the two.

TIME TO PLANT? We are now past the average date of the last freeze,
March 23. However, we can have cold snaps deep into April, so there is
no way to guarantee that we have seen our last freeze. Having said
that, we see no chance of frost during the next seven days.

ON THIS DATE IN 1994: Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes impacted the
Southeast U.S. on Palm Sunday. Forty-two people were killed in the
outbreak and 320 were injured. A total of 26 tornadoes ripped through
Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, causing $107
million in damage. The most significant tornado of the day first
touched down near Ragland, in St. Clair County. It moved northeast,
into Calhoun and southern Cherokee County, striking the Goshen United
Methodist Church during their morning worship service. A total of 20
people died in the church; most of them were participating in an
Easter drama that was going on at the time the tornado destroyed the
church building. The daughter of the church minister, four year old
Hannah Clem, was among those killed.

Perhaps the most tragic part of the story was that a tornado warning
was issued for southern Cherokee County at 11:27 a.m.; exactly 12
minutes before the building was destroyed at 11:39. But, those in the
church never heard the warning. A storm survey by Tim Marshall showed
that an interior hallway in the church could have provided adequate
shelter for all 150 occupants had they sought shelter there. Another
reminder of the importance of having a NOAA Weather Radio at every
church in Alabama.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Partly sunny, breezy, and warmer.
Afternoon High 76
WIND: SW 10-20

FRIDAY
Mild and breezy with a mix of sun and clouds. A shower possible by
Friday night.
Morning Low 58 Afternoon High 77
WIND: SW 10-15

SATURDAY
Occasionally cloudy. A chance of scattered showers and possibly a
thunderstorm.
Morning Low 56 Afternoon High 73
WIND: SW 8-16

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy and cooler. A chance of scattered showers.
Morning Low 55 Afternoon High 65
WIND: E 7-14

MONDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 54 Afternoon High 72
WIND: SE 6-12

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