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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Friday June 20, 2008
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...Showers Return To Alabama Tomorrow...

A FEW RAINDROPS OVER THE WEEKEND: While most of Alabama should remain
dry today, it looks like we will dodge a few showers and storms over
the weekend. Active weather will continue today to the northwest of
Alabama, and some of those showers and storms could reach Alabama,
especially the northwest portion, tonight before they fade away. Then,
tomorrow, we will mention a chance of scattered showers and storms
statewide as moist air returns and is lifted by an impulse moving into
the state from the northwest. The chance of any one spot getting wet
tomorrow is about one in three, and the best chance of showers will
come during the afternoon and evening hours (although we can't rule
out a few morning showers.

Sunday, drier air filers into North and West Alabama, and we believe
the most numerous showers and storms Sunday afternoon will be in areas
to the east and south of Birmingham. Highs over the weekend will
remain in the 80s.

The weather looks fairly uneventful for at least the first half of
next week; any showers Monday through Wednesday should be rather
isolated with dry air in place over the northern half of the state.
Temperatures will creep upward a bit with highs around the 90 degree
mark.

WEEKEND AT THE BEACH: You will have to dodge scattered showers and
storms tomorrow and Sunday, but they will thin out by Monday and
Tuesday. Expect about 4 to 6 hours of sunshine tomorrow and Sunday,
with 7 to 9 hours of sunshine Monday. Highs will remain in the mid 80s
along the immediate coast, with temperatures peaking closer to 90 just
a few miles inland. The ocean water temperature at the Dauphin Island
Sea Lab last night was 85 degrees. And, no sign of any tropical
weather issues in coming days.

LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR: The summer solstice is tonight at 6:59 p.m.
CDT; this is the day with the most amount of daylight all year, and
offers the most direct sunlight (the sun is directly over the Tropic
of Cancer today). After today, the amount of daylight will slowly
shrink on daily basis until the winter solstice, which is just before
Christmas.

DID YOU KNOW? In the United States, there are an estimated 25 million
lightning flashes each year. During the past 30 years, lightning
killed an average of 62 people per year. This ties the average of 62
deaths per year caused by tornadoes. Yet because lightning usually
claims only one or two victims at a time and does not cause mass
destruction of property, it is underrated as a risk. While documented
lightning injuries in the United States average about 300 per year,
undocumented injuries likely much higher.

ACROSS THE FRUITED PLAIN: More blistering heat in the Southwest U.S.
yesterday; the high in Phoenix was 112, and the hottest spot in the
nation was Death Valley, CA with 120. More severe weather developed
across the nation's mid-section, Topeka, Kansas was drenched with
1.77" of rain.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.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.

In honor of Father's Day, we ask that you consider becoming a
permanent home for a child. Or consider making a tax-deductible
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permanent homes for these children.

Please call (205) 445-1293 or http://www.heartgalleryalabama.com
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TODAY
Warm with a good supply of sunshine.
Afternoon High 89
WIND: SW 5-10

SATURDAY
Occasionally cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 85
WIND: W 6-12

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A few scattered showers and storms, more numerous east
and south of Birmingham.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 87
WIND: NW 6-12

MONDAY
Partly to mostly sunny. Only a small risk of a shower.
Morning Low 62 Afternoon High 88
WIND: N 6-12

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Any showers very isolated.
Morning Low 64 Afternoon High 90
WIND: E 5-10

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