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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Saturday June 14, 2008
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THE 20TH ANNUAL CITY STAGES IS UNDERWAY!

The New York Times says it offers "something for everyone," with Diana
Ross, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, The Flaming Lips, Al Green,
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, The Roots, Buddy Guy, Old Crow
Medicine Show, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Robert Earl Keen,
Anthony Hamilton, Citizen Cope, Sean Kingston, Andrew Bird,
The Wailers, Galactic with Chali 2na (of Jurassic 5), Shooter Jennings,
Marc Broussard, Israel & New Breed, North Mississippi Allstars
Hill Country Revue, Ledisi, Martha Munizzi, Ingrid Michaelson, Jason
Isbell & the 400 Unit and dozens more.

Plus, the Publix Children's Festival, vitaminwater dance depot, Music
Oasis, presented by the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center,
a Drum Circle with John Scalici, and the Engel Residential Homegrown
Stage.

Save on tickets with a Weekend Pass at Books-a-Million, Moe's, Publix,
or http://www.ticketmaster.com.

Find schedules and more at http://www.citystages.org
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...Dry Weather Starts Sunday...

ANOTHER DAY OF NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND STORMS: Scattered showers and
thunderstorms roamed all over the state of Alabama yesterday and we
expect more today. For several days in a row, these thunderstorms
sometimes have moved at the speed of a mule and wagon giving them time
to dump very heavy rain over a few communities, while neighbors get
little or none. We did not have as many high wind reports and hail
reports yesterday as we did on Thursday. That is a good thing. Most of
our showers and storms today will occur this afternoon and evening.
Some drier air will creep into the state late tonight and Sunday. We
have omitted the mention of showers and thunderstorms for tomorrow
(Sunday). We think if any form at all, they should be well south of
the Birmingham area. After that, mostly dry weather, also for Monday
and Tuesday. Nights will be just a bit cooler with lows in the mid
60s. The humidity will also be a little lower.

YESTERDAY'S RAIN: There was some good amounts, including 1.57 inches
in Rainbow City, 1.44 at Birmingham Airport, 1.00 in the Moody/Leeds
area of St. Clair County and 1.89 in the Clay/Pinson area.

BUILDING UP A RAIN SURPLUS: Birmingham Airport is sort of a surplus
island when it comes to 2008 rain amounts. Most other places have not
faired as well, however, the 1.44 inches yesterday afternoon brought
the total for June to 3.93 inches and for the year to 30.88. That is a
nice excess of 4.02 inches and almost three times as much rain as we
had at this same time last year.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: We do not usually see a Little Miss
Molly story on weekends, but Bill Murray and Sally are taking a nice
(and well deserved) vacation on the Washington/Oregon coast. I feel
sure he will upload some pictures from there. Despite a real busy
Friday, I forced myself to steal some time for three vicious ballgames
with Little Miss Molly. You would think she would get enough, but the
more I play with her, the more she expects. At times last night, she
had 2 balls in her mouth at the same time slinging them at me.

J. B. Elliott
jb.elliott@theweathercompany.com

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HELP US FIND "FOREVER FAMILIES"
FOR ALABAMA'S FOSTER CHILDREN

Heart Gallery Alabama helps find families for the 270+ children
currently in Alabama's foster care system who are waiting for
their "Forever Families."

Heart Gallery, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, recruits professional
photographers to capture the unique spirit of each child. They
interview the children and place their images and voices on a website
(http://www.heartgalleryalabama.com) and in traveling exhibits
throughout the state where prospective adoptive families can learn
more about them. Heart Gallery Alabama has helped find a
permanent home for 70 children.

Statistics show that children with involved fathers are more confident,
better able to deal with frustration, more likely to mature into
compassionate adults and to have a higher self esteem.

As Father's Day approaches, we ask that you consider becoming a
permanent home for a child. Or consider making a tax-deductible
donation to help our mission. Any donation will help us find
permanent homes for these children.

Please call (205) 445-1293 or http://www.heartgalleryalabama.com
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TODAY
A good chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially this afternoon
and evening.
Afternoon High 85
WIND: W 5-10

SUNDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 89
WIND: N 5-10

MONDAY
More sun than clouds. A little less humid.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 91
WIND: NE 5-10

TUESDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 89
WIND: NE 5-10

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with widely scattered, mostly afternoon, showers and
thunderstorms.
Morning Low 64 Afternoon High 85
WIND: NE 4-8

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