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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Saturday April 5, 2008
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...Rain Departs...

An active severe weather day on Friday across Alabama with numerous
supercell thunderstorms ahead of a squall line that moved through
during the afternoon hours. The activity started with a bang at late
morning, with one of the most damaging storms striking eastern Winston
County over to the City of Cullman. Significant damage was reported
in Cullman from what straight line winds or possibly a tornado
Numerous radar indications of tornadoes were observed as well as
funnel clouds and a few actually tornadoes. NWS survey teams will be
out on Saturday to survey the damage and determine how much was
because of tornadoes. Fortunately, no major injuries or fatalities
were reported.

TODAY: A passing upper disturbance brought rain and a
little elevated thunder to Central Alabama again overnight. As this
disturbance slides to the east, it will allow a fairly strong cold
front to finally push through the area. Rain and storms will exit
southeastern sections during the late morning. Clearing will
gradually work its way southeastward, reaching the I-59 corridor
during the afternoon. Skies will become clear during the evening,
with patchy dense fog forming.

SUNDAY: Tomorrow looks like an absolute stunner of a
day, with a crisp start in the 40s, that patchy fog burning off and a
sunny and warm afternoon. Temperatures will top out in the upper
70s. Near perfect weather.

THE WEEK AHEAD: On Monday, our infamous easterly wedge
will try to weasel its way into East Alabama, but I don't think it
will have much success. If it is more successful, we will probably
have to reduce our forecasted temperatures, currently projected at 80
degrees in middle and western sections. It should be a little cooler
over the east. There could be a light shower, especially over eastern
sections. By Tuesday, the wedge will be retreating and out winds will
become more southeasterly, allowing moisture levels to rise.
Meanwhile, strong low pressure will be moving into the Great Lakes
region. The quality of the moisture return will dictate whether we
deal with severe weather again. For now, we will call for showers and
storms. The weakening front will settle into Alabama Tuesday night,
serving as a focus for more showers and storms on Wednesday before it
head back north as a warm front on Thursday, spelling more showers and
storms for us. It looks like another big wet, stormy system will
affect Alabama starting next Friday night, giving us a wet Saturday.

ON THIS DATE IN 1956: The first tornado warning based on
radar indications is issued for the Bryan and College Station area of
TX. SELS issued a tornado forecast for parts of central
and eastern Texas. This prompted the operators of a Texas A&M weather
radar to turn on their set and monitor storms for the characteristic
hook echo. When one was observed on the radar moving toward the Bryan/
College Station area, the police and local radio station were warned.
Two tornadoes did touch down in the Bryan area.

Bill Murray
bill@integralhospitality.com

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TENTH ANNIVERSARY LEBANESE FOOD AND
CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Saint Elias Maronite Catholic Church
April 11-12, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Get Homemade Lebanese Food Lunch and Dinner April 11-12
Easy Friday Lunch -- Fast Service in/out in minutes -- Take out or
dine in.
For really fast service come early or late. We serve food the whole
day.
You can also have food delivered to your place of business for Friday
lunch.
Click on our website below for a full menu and further details.

New Church cook book $25 at St. Elias Booth. Expanded Silent Auction
and Live Band from New York, back by popular demand, each evening.
Shuttle service Friday and Saturday night from 5-9 from Epic School
parking lot. Follow the signs.

All this and there is No Admission Charge. 25% of all proceeds go to
charities other than St. Elias Church.

FOR MORE INFO AND A COMPLETE MENU, VISIT
http://www.stelias.org/festival_2008.html
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TODAY
Rain ends over southeastern sections. Some clearing from the west
during the day. Dense fog overnight.
Afternoon High 67
WIND: N 6-14

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 47 Afternoon High 78
WIND: SE 5-10

MONDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of a shower.
Morning Low 56 Afternoon High 80
WIND: SE 7-14

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and storms.
Morning Low 58 Afternoon High 75
WIND: S 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a continued chance of showers and storms.
Morning Low 58 Afternoon HIgh 75
WIND: S 6-12

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