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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Wednesday June 18, 2008
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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.

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...An October Sparkle In The Air...

SHOWERS RETURN BY THE WEEKEND: There is a distinct sparkle in the air
across Alabama today. It even looks like October. It feels like
October. Even I feel like October. But it is not. It is June and we
will know it very soon.

We do still have another cool night ahead. In fact, many
communities will see temperatures 1 or 2 degrees lower than they were
this morning. Do not be surprised to see some lows tomorrow morning
around 48 in the NE Alabama valleys.

The winds aloft over Alabama are out of the NW at all
levels. When that happens, we have to keep one of our many eyes
focused NW just in case some storm complexes in the Plains will
migrate this way. A few light showers today were moving SE from
Arkansas and West Tennessee. The air is so dry over Alabama we believe
the few little showers will fizzle.

OUR NEXT RAIN EVENT: We believe now that Saturday will
feature the best chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some will show
up on Friday, more so Friday night. Latest model runs tend to slow
down the arrival of it a bit.

OUR MORNING PLEASURE: Temperatures were pleasant when
you got up even all the way down to Livingston, Montgomery and Troy.
Here are a few selected cooler temperatures. (Check the ABC 33/40
Weather Blog for a comprehensive list.)

49 Black Creek, Broomtown (both in NE Alabama)
50 Valley Head (A traditional Alabama cold spot.)
51 Remlap
52 Ft. Payne, Vigo, Crossville
54 Cullman, Hamilton, Hazel Green, Scottsboro, Collinsville
57 Anniston, Decatur, Albertville, Weaver
59 Tuscaloosa, Marion
60 Birmingham, Huntsville, Pleasant Grove

IN THE TROPICS: A tropical wave was about 800 miles east
of the Windward Islands (translation: way, way out in the Atlantic).
Conditions are not favourable at all for any development. The Eastern
Pacific is also docile.

SEVERE WEATHER: The EMA Office in Bay County, Florida
reported 3 to 5 tornadoes touching down at Panama City Beach late last
night. They were moving SE and apparently moved off the beach before
causing any significant damage. There is a huge area of slight risk
for severe weather today all the way from San Antonio northward
through the Dakotas to the Canadian border. That zone is about 250
miles wide. Flooding is still a critical problem as the crest rolls
down the Mississippi. There was another levee break this morning near
Quincy, Illinois. Flood Warnings extend down the river to NE Arkansas
and West Tennessee.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: My dear pal, Little Miss Molly, is
showing signs of becoming a little dictator (or should I say
"dictatoress." An example, when I came back home this morning, she did
not meet me at the garage door dancing and prancing, wagging her tail
like a buzz saw and waiting for her treat. I found her on the king-
size bed looking out the door into the living area. She was clearly
expecting me to bring her the treat and feed her in bed. I did not do
it. About an hour later, my little conscience got the best of me, so I
took her treat to the big bedroom and then gave her a big rubdown. A
big moan and groan of appreciation. Life goes on.

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

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TONIGHT
Clear and cool.
Overnight Low 58
WIND: Calm

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A cool early morning.
Morning Low 58 Afternoon High 87
WIND: NE 5-10

FRIDAY
A chance of a shower or thunderstorm, mainly Friday night.
Morning Low 62 Afternoon High 86
WIND: SE 6-12

SATURDAY
Warm and more humid. Occasional showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 85
WIND: SW 5-10

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Only a small chance of a shower or a thunderstorm.
Morning Low 64 Afternoon High 86
WIND: SW 5-10

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