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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Wednesday April 16, 2008
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...Warmer Weather In The Days Ahead...

WARMING TREND: While we begin the day down in the 30s, look for a
rapid warm-up across Alabama today. Most communities will reach the
low 70s this afternoon with a sunny sky. The warming trend continues
tomorrow with a high in the mid 70s.

ANOTHER STORMY FRIDAY: Another spring storm system will bring clouds
to Alabama Friday, along with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
At this point, it looks like the primary threat of showers and storms
will come from about 3:00 p.m. Friday through 3:00 a.m. Saturday.
There will be a decent amount of dynamic upper air support, but
instability will be rather limited, which should prevent a major
severe weather threat. But, a few strong to severe thunderstorms are
not out of the question, and we will monitor the system closely in
coming days. At this point it looks like most of North and Central
Alabama can expect around one-half inch of rain, with isolated amounts
to one inch. The heaviest totals should be over the northwest counties
of the state.

WEEKEND PEEK: The sky will become partly sunny on Saturday, and
temperatures will remain mild since no Polar is involved with the
system. Sunday should feature a good supply of sunshine with dry air
in place. We are forecasting a high in the low 70s on Saturday, with
upper 70s on Sunday. The warm-up continues into early next week; there
is a good chance we rise into the low 80s by Monday and Tuesday.
Moisture levels will be increasing, but with an upper air ridge
overhead, the chance of rain early next week looks small.

LONG RANGE: A big upper air storm over the western U.S. will be
shunted northward into Canada next week as that high pressure aloft
holds steady across the Deep South. A weakening front will bring a
chance of showers during the latter half of the week, but for now it
does not look like a major rain event, and the severe weather threat
is relatively low. Computer models are suggesting the upper air ridge
could hold in place for the rest of April, which would suggest warmer
and drier than normal weather for Alabama.

ON THIS DATE IN 1990: But I swear I sent it. Many federal tax returns
being loaded into a truck were blown away in Oklahoma City by a
violent thunderstorm with nearly 100-mph wind gusts. Will Rogers
Airport in Oklahoma City recorded wind gust to 93 mph, the highest win
measured there there in 24 years.

TOO MUCH WATER: The Mississippi River is now predicted to crest at 51
feet in Vicksburg Saturday. That's 8 feet above flood level.
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency officials blame two deaths in
Tunica County on the flooding from the Mississippi. The agency reports
eight homes have been destroyed and 370 damaged by flooding. The Isle
of Capris riverboat gaming hall in Natchez had to close earlier this
week because of the flooding.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Sunny and warmer.
Afternoon High 71
WIND: S 6-12

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny and mild.
Morning Low 45 Afternoon High 75
WIND: S 6-12

FRIDAY
Increasing clouds. Showers and storms arrive by late afternoon,
continuing Friday night.
Morning Low 52 Afternoon High 76
WIND: SW 8-16

SATURDAY
Becoming partly sunny.
Morning Low 47 Afternoon High 72
WIND: NW 7-14

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 50 Afternoon High 78
WIND: SW 5-10

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