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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday May 29, 2008
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...Summer-Like Weather Ahead...

Well, we didn't receive as much rain as we had expected on Wednesday,
but we are thankful for what we received in some areas on Monday night
and Tuesday. Of course, some folks were wishing for it to stop when
flash flooding started happening. In any case, we are way ahead of
last year at this point, the lakes and rivers are in good shape, and
our drought ratings are much lower.

FOR YOUR THURSDAY: On the weather maps this morning, we find our weak
cool front to the south of Birmingham. This front was responsible for
a few showers last evening, but they didn't amount to much. Moisture
near the surface led to the formation of some patchy fog and low
clouds this morning. That cloudiness and fog will take awhile to burn
off this morning, but should be mostly gone by 10 or 11 o'clock. A
few showers and thunderstorms will form south of the cool frontal
boundary today, but they should stay mainly south of Birmingham. An
isolated shower or storm can't be ruled out anywhere across the area
today, however. Highs today should be in the mid 80s.

FRIDAY: High pressure over the Carolinas will push a weak wedge front
into Alabama tomorrow. This boundary may set off isolated showers and
storms on Friday, especially over western sections. But otherwise,
the big news is that it is really going to start feeling like summer
by Friday with a few spots hitting the 90 degree mark. With a warm,
relatively moist airmass in place, there could be an isolated storm or
two, much as you would expect on any summer day.

THE WEEKEND: Saturday will see partly cloudy and very warm
conditions, with highs in most locations approaching 90 degrees
again. There could be isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms in
the airmass over Alabama, but the coverage will be limited and amounts
will be small. By Sunday, another upper level disturbance and weak
surface front will be approaching from the north. This will lead to
scattered thunderstorms forming during the afternoon and lasting into
the overnight. Again, don't look for much in the rainfall department.

IT'S GONNA BE HOT, HOT, HOT: Then, as we head into next week, it is
going to feel positively summer like across Alabama, with highs
soaring into the lower and middle 90s by early next week.

ON THIS DATE IN 1982: Two major tornadoes ripped through southern
Illinois on this date. The most severe twister touched down northeast
of Carbondale, then moved through Marion. This tornado was an F4. The
twister had multiple vortices within the main funnel. Extensive
damage occurred at the Marion Airport. A total of 10 people were
killed and 181 were injured. 648 homes and 200 cars were damaged or
destroyed, with total damages of around 100 million dollars.

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
Partly sunny. A few showers or storms well south of Birmingham.
Isolated elsewhere.
Afternoon High 85
WIND: NE 6-12

FRIDAY
Partly sunny and hot. Just a slight chance of an afternoon storm.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 90
WIND: S 6-12

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy and hot with isolated PM storms.
Morning Low 71 Afternoon High 91
WIND: SW 6-12

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A better chance of showers and storms during the
afternoon and into the overnight.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 89
WIND: SW 5-10

MONDAY
Partly sunny. Scattered showers and storms redevelop.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 92
WIND: W 5-10

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