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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Wednesday August 6, 2008
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...Heat To Break At Week's End...

A little bit of relief is in sight from the very hot temperatures we
have been experiencing. It will come in the form of a trough over the
eastern U.S. that will be setting up shop during the end of the week
into the weekend.

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS: It was another hot one across Alabama on
Tuesday. Today promises to be a lot like yesterday, except that a
coupe of isolated storms will probably develop this afternoon at the
time of peak hearing. Temperatures today will average around 96
across the area. Hotter readings will be over western sections.
Changes are ahead as we head toward Thursday. The giant heat bubble
that has been locked in over the southern United States from Arizona
to Florida will begin to recede westward. The upper flow over Alabama
and the Southeast will buckle and turn out of the northwest. This
will allow a frontal boundary to approach Alabama from the north
This means scattered showers and storms on Thursday and a fairly good
chance on Friday. The boundary will push down into South Alabama by
Saturday , allowing drier air to flow into the northern half of the
state and allowing for some fairly comfortable humidities by Saturday
night and Sunday.

GOOD BYE ED: Edouard moved inland on the Texas Coast between High
Island and Sabine Pass yesterday morning with top winds of 65 mph.
Storm surge was about four feet. Very heavy rains fell in the area
around Houston, where flash flood warnings were required. Tornadoes
were surprisingly not much of a problem. The rest of the tropical
Atlantic is quiet. The global models are not bullish on any tropical
development in the next few days.

COLORADO STATE HURRICANE FORECAST UPDATED: Researchers Philip
Klotzbach and William Gray at CSU have upgraded their seasonal
hurricane outlook, predicting now we will see 17 named storms, nine
hurricanes and five major hurricanes this year in the Atlantic. This
is an increase from 15/8/4 on their June update. They city above
normal sea surface temperatures and favorable pressure patterns over
the Atlantic as this main reasons for the increase. The long term
average is almost ten named storms, six hurricanes and 2.5 major
hurricanes. A major hurricane is defined as category three or higher.

PERSEIDS WATCH: The annual Perseids meteor shower will peak next
Tuesday, August 12th. The best time for catching lots of shooting
stars will be during the pre-dawn hours next Tuesday. Experts expect
50-100 meteors per hour at peak. Of course, you will want to be away
from city lights for optimal viewing.

ON THIS DATE IN 1993: Virginia experienced its worst tornado outbreak
ever as eighteen tornadoes rip through the state in five hours. In
an average year, only six tornadoes are reported in the state. The
worst outbreak prior to this one produced just ten twisters. The most
devastating tornado caused severe damage in the historic part of
Petersburg, then moved on to Pocahontas Island and into Colonial
Heights. Here the storm ripped apart a WalMart store, killing three
people and injuring nearly 200. The F4 twister was the first known
violent tornado in Virginia history. It killed a total of 4 people
and injured 246 along its 12 mile path. Total damages were nearly $50
million.

Bill Murray
bill@integralhospitality.com

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CHURCH. IT'S NOT A BUILDING

It's people. Dads, moms, babies, teens and 'tweens, singles,
grandpas and grandmas-all ages and types of people learning
to trust and depend on God.

This Sunday, some will gather at Hunter Street Baptist Church
in Hoover. Will you join us?

Visit http://www.hunterstreet.org
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TODAY
Mostly sunny and very hot. High heat index values. Just a tiny chance
of an isolated storm.
Afternoon High 96
WIND: NW 5-10

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. Scattered thunderstorms develop.
Morning Low 75 Afternoon High 92
WIND: W 6-12

FRIDAY
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Not as hot.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 88
WIND: N 5-10

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Only a slight chance of a shower or storm. Less humid.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 90
WIND: NE 4-8

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny, seasonably warm with lower humidities. Tiny chance of a
shower/storm.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 88
WIND: NE 5-10

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