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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday May 27, 2008
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...Red Letter Day...

For many Alabamians, the date May 27, 1973 is burnished in their
memories as a red letter day in the state's weather history. A strong
late spring storm produced the longest track tornado in the state's
history. That storm struck the Bibb County town of Brent.
Centerpoint also had a memorable tornado. More about it in today's
Weather Blog. And check out John Brasher's excellent website about
the Bibb County storm at www.brenttornado.net.

James also has an
excellent post on our old blog.

MEMORIAL DAY IN THE BOOKS – HELLO SUMMER: Enjoyed going to the Braves-
Diamondbacks game at Turner Field yesterday. It certainly felt like
summertime. Expect more of the same for much of the next four months.

BACK TO WORK: Many folks have to go back to work this morning.
School is out for most folks. Some folks are at the beach. Those
lucky dogs are enjoying a fine week of weather. Here in Central
Alabama,. A boundary left over from last evenings thunderstorm
activity will provide a focus for more showers and storms to develop
today. Storms that do form could be on the strong side. Late
tonight, we will be looking to the north for an approaching cool
front. This front will produce showers and thunderstorms across North
and Central Alabama on Wednesday. Again, some could be on the strong
side. The boundary should hang around for Thursday and Friday, and
with plentiful moisture, showers and thunderstorms will be a part of
the forecast into the weekend across Central and South Alabama. North
Alabama could get a small break with some drying on Thursday and
Friday. Temperatures will be warming up by Friday, with highs
between 90-92.

THE WEEKEND: Developing low pressure to our northwest will pull the
boundary back north by Saturday, leaving only isolated storm chances.
But as the low lifts out to the northeast, a front will settle into
Alabama on Sunday, increasing our rain chances again. Saturday should
be a warm one again, with many locations reaching 90 again. The GFS
has been hinting at a tropical system, and the idea is still there.
It is just that the ultimate solution is unclear.

ANOTHER RED LETTER DAY: A major outbreak of tornadoes from Missouri
to Alabama struck on May 27, 1917. The worst tornado was an afternoon
F4 that cut a 50 mile path from Lake County TN into Kentucky, killing
67 and injuring 345 people. Dyersburg TN was also hard hit. In
Alabama, an F3 tornado at mid-evening destroyed much of the town of
Carbon Hill as it cut a 3 block path through the Walker County town.
Another set of tornadoes carved a path across northern Jefferson
County into Blount County. Hardest hit was the town of Sayre, where
nine people died. There were so many trees uprooted in Bradford that
runners on foot were sent to plead for help. It took a long time to
clear the fallen trees so help could arrive. This was the day after
the Mattoon, Illinois tornado family killed 101 people.

Bill Murray
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FARMER'S MARKET TIME IN CALHOUN COUNTY!

The Calhoun County Farmers Market will be open this week to provide
local goods for your holiday enjoyment. Locally grown produce and
plants as well as home made goods and crafts will be available.

The Calhoun County Farmers Market is on Wednesdays and Saturdays
at 1702 Noble Street in Anniston. Arrive by 8 am for best selection.

The Buckner Market begins promptly at 8 am each Tuesday at
Pickette's Feed and Pet Supplies, 8 am to noon, until our FallFest
on October 18. They will also be at Zinn Park on Saturdays beginning
June 21.

Information on each Market and the FallFest is available at
http://www.aces.edu/Calhoun or by calling 256-237-1621.
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TODAY
Variable clouds. A chance of showers and storms.
Afternoon High 86
WIND: SW 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 83
WIND: SW 5-10

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Chance of a shower or storm, most likely south of
Birmingham.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 86
WIND: NW 5-10

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of a shower or storm.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 90
WIND: S 6-12

SATURDAY
Mix of clouds, some sun. Chance of an afternoon or evening shower or
storm.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 90
WIND: S 6-12

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