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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday October 7, 2008
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...Wet Weather Returns To Alabama...

A CHANCE OF BENEFICIAL RAIN: The last measurable rain in Birmingham
came back on September 20 when the total was a paltry 0.01". The last
time we had over one tenth of an inch of rain was on September 14, and
even on that day the total was only 0.29". The bottom line is that we
do indeed need rain, and we have a very good chance of getting wet
during the next 36 hours. A strong upper trough combined with
increasing moisture levels will being periods of rain and a few
thunderstorms to Alabama between now and tomorrow night. While a few
developing showers are likely today, we believe the most widespread
rain will come tonight into tomorrow, when a few strong thunderstorms
could be involved. At this time we are expect rain amounts around one
inch, with potential for heavier amounts in scattered spots. The rain
will be ending from west to east late tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow
evening.
END OF THE WEEK AND THE WEEKEND: Drier air returns to Alabama tomorrow
night, and at this time we expect rain-free weather Thursday, Friday,
and over the weekend with warm afternoons and pleasantly cool nights.
The weather once again looks excellent for high school football and
college football games across the Deep South. Beyond the weekend,
looks like another decent rain event could be shaping up for Alabama
by the middle of next week.

MARCO FORMS: Tropical Storm Marco developed yesterday in the Bay
Campeche in the far Southwest Gulf of Mexico. Marco will move into the
Mexican coast this morning, and is no threat to the U.S. mainland.
And, disturbed weather continues in the far eastern Atlantic, but
development is not likely due to unfavorable upper air winds. The rest
of the Atlantic basin is quiet.

DID YOU KNOW: While October is the driest month of the year in
Alabama, our fall tornado season is just around the corner. The
November/December severe weather season has been quite active over the
last ten years, and has featured many red letter events, including the
December 16, 2000 Tuscaloosa tornado and the November 20, 2002 Carbon
Hill tornado. On November 24, 2001, three dozen tornadoes touched down
in that one day across the state.

YOU CAN HELP: With severe weather season coming up, just a reminder
that we always need more trained severe weather spotters. We are
delighted to announce that our annual Storm Alert Xtreme training
event is coming up Saturday, November 15 at the Birmingham/Jefferson
Civic Center, during the Alabama International Auto Show. We begin at
9:30, and wrap up around 3:00. We also encourage all of our existing
Skywatchers to attend for a refresher course, and updates on our
program. There is no cost, and no need to register… just show up! And,
if you come to Storm Alert Xtreme, you will also get free admission to
the Auto Show. We had a huge crowd last year, and hope to see you on
November 15!

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Mostly cloudy and breezy with developing showers and thunderstorms.
Afternoon High 78
WIND: SE 10-20

WEDNESDAY
Periods of rain and a few thunderstorms.
Morning Low 64 Afternoon High 74
WIND: S 7-14

THURSDAY
Becoming mostly sunny.
Morning Low 57 Afternoon High 76
WIND: NW 6-12

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A warmer afternoon.
Morning Low 53 Afternoon High 83
WIND: NE 5-10

SATURDAY
A good supply of sunshine.
Morning Low 60 Afternoon High 85
WIND: SW 5-10

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