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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Thursday July 17, 2008
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...Summer Doldrums...

HEAT, HUMIDITY AND HAZE: Sometimes we call that Triple-H weather and
it is so common in the Deep South in summer. Actually, haze can be
common over much of the Eastern USA on a summer day.

Here in Alabama, not too much haze so far this summer. Heat has also
been comparatively reasonable. Just think back to this same date in
1980 when the mean ole thermometer at Birmingham Airport topped out at
105.

We do not expect to see extreme heat in Alabama in the foreseeable
future. I realize that is a relative term. For me, 90 is too much
since I am the hottest natured guy in the Northern Hemisphere. Anyway,
we think the ole thermometer will hang around in the lower 90s for the
next 5 to 7 days. Some places will have mid-90s such as Tuscaloosa and
other traditional hot spots.

RAIN IS THE MOST POPULAR SUBJECT: In summer, the ground (the first
couple inches of topsoil) can go from wet to dry very quickly, just in
a day or two, when there is a decent amount of sunshine and hot
temperatures. Even wind helps the drying process.
Those sneaky showers yesterday dumped some heavy rain on some spots.
There was 1.15 inches 9 miles south of Bessemer and 1.26 just NE of
Fairfield.

So, what is the outlook? Not very encouraging in the near future. We
keep the chance of a shower for any one farm or lawn rather low for
the next 4 or 5 days. Maybe a slightly better chance about Monday,.
The dew point is expected to be relatively low for at least the next
two days so the 92 degree high will not feel so uncomfortable..

IN THE TROPICS: Tropical Storm Bertha has overstayed her welcome. She
was several hundred miles ENE of Bermuda this afternoon. She will now
head NE over the open (and colder) waters of the North Atlantic
possibly giving a few whales a nervous breakdown. Meanwhile, a low-
pressure area over the SE Caribbean has not shown any ambition, but it
could later as it cruises westward at 12-25 mph. The low that was over
the East Gulf and was wetting down Florida seems to now be just east
of the NE coast of Florida. A strong tropical wave could possibly
become a tropical depression before landfall in Central America tonight.

LESS IMPORTANT STUFF: Only 2/10th of one percent of the lower 48 had
snow cover this morning—in the high country of the West. Deepest 365
inches in the North Sierra Nevada Range. 6.13 inches of rain on Marco
Island, Florida, south of Naples. Cold spots this morning 32, Barrow,
Alaska and 37 Stanley, Idaho.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Have often wondered what the outside
world looks like to Little Miss Molly when we are walking. This
morning, I went in the master bedroom where she was taking her 3-hour
morning nap, woke her up and measured her height. She is only 11
inches tall. She gave me the strangest look. That means a small
shrubbery would look like a Redwood tree to her and the Old Crow Motel
has to look like the Sears Tower.No wonder she shies away from a large
dog along the way. Has to look like a bear to her. I have never seen
a little dog wag her tail so much. I don't understand how they can
control all their muscles that way. I tried to wag my tail and almost
fell. She gave me another odd look for that. Life goes on, so very
interesting.

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

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2008 Porsche 250 presented by Bradley Arant
July 18-20
Barber Motorsports Park

For tickets, visit http://www.barbermotorsports.com
or call (205) 327-RACE or (800) 240-2300.

The 6th annual Porsche 250 presented by Bradley Arant takes place
July 18-20 as the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series returns to the
Barber Motorsports Park. America's fastest growing sports car series
features sleek Daytona Prototypes and GT cars racing on one of
North America's finest road courses. Grand-Am Road Racing
boasts two strong series - the Rolex Sports Car Series and the
Koni Challenge Series.

Movie and TV actor Patrick Dempsey, star of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy",
returns to race against Grand-Am's best! New for this year, watch the
SunTrust MOTO-ST series make its first appearance at the
Barber Motorsports Park.

Kids 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult!

Mark your calendars and bring your family out to the beautiful
Barber Motorsports Park July 18-20!

For complete event information, go to http://www.barbermotorsports.com.
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TONIGHT
Mostly clear overnight but an isolated early shower.
Overnight Low 66
WIND: Light

FRIDAY
More sun than clouds. Small chance of a shower or thunderstorm East
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 92
WIND: NE 5-10

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 92
WIND: SE 5-10

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Only a few afternoon showers or storms
Morning Low 71 Afternoon High 92
WIND: SW 5-10

MONDAY
Scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly afternoon
Morning Low 71 Afternoon High 93
WIND: SW 6-12

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