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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday June 24, 2008
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...Showers Remain Few and Far Between...

MOSTLY DRY TODAY: While a shower or storm is possible on just about
any summer afternoon in Alabama, we figure radar displays will be
rather quiet later today with a relatively dry airmass in place across
Alabama. Temperatures will reach the low 90s this afternoon with a
good supply of sunshine. Tomorrow will be much the same, with only
isolated showers and storms during the afternoon.

Moisture levels will increase by Thursday and Friday, and afternoon
showers and storms will become a little more numerous. Still, they
will be scattered. But, some neighborhoods could see a decent downpour
anytime from about 2:00 until 8:00 p.m.

WEEKEND PEEK: At this time it looks like a fairly decent pool of
tropical moisture will move up into Alabama this weekend, and we will
go ahead and forecast scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms
both Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the copious moisture, a
rather strong upper trough for late June will push a surface front in
our direction, which should add another ingredient to the mix for
showers and storms. But, the weekend won't be a total wash-out, and
there should be some decent intervals of sunshine. Highs over the
weekend should back down into the mid to upper 80s due to the
increased clouds and showers.

JULY PEEK: While there is little skill in a specific weather forecast
beyond seven days, we can look at general trends in the upper air
pattern across North America, and at this time it looks like the
hottest weather in the nation will remain over the western states,
under an upper air high that is packed across that region. An upper
trough remains over the east, which should keep the heat in check
around here. No sign of any excessive heat for Alabama (upper 90s or
hotter), and enough moisture seems to hang around for an almost daily
chance of scattered afternoon showers and storms.

TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE: Hurricane season in the Atlantic basin runs
from the first day of June until the last day of November. The season
usually peaks in August, September, and early October, when the SSTs
(sea surface temperatures) peak. The tropics have been very quiet in
recent weeks, and there really isn't anything exciting to report this
morning…. tropical storm formation is not expected for the next three
to five days. The next named tropical storm will be called Bertha.

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airport in New York City. . 113 of the 124 people on board the
aircraft died. Researcher Theodore Fujita studies the incident and
discovers that the crash was caused by a microburst. His research
leads to improved air safety. The plane crashed 2400 feet short of the
runway.

EXTREMES: Hottest places in the nation yesterday were Bullhead City,
AZ and Death Valley, CA with 116. Coldest was Truckee, CA with 30
degrees. Coldest place in Alaska was Cordova with 32.

James Spann
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TODAY
Mostly sunny with a hot afternoon.
Afternoon High 92
WIND: NW 5-10

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Only isolated afternoon showers or storms.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 92
WIND: SE 5-10

THURSDAY
Mixed sun and clouds. An afternoon shower or storm in a few spots.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 90
WIND: S 5-10

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Scattered, mainly afternoon and evening showers and
thunderstorms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 90
WIND: S 6-12

SATURDAY
Scattered showers and storms becoming more numerous.
Morning Low 71 Afternoon High 88
WIND: SW 6-12

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