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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Sunday November 2, 2008
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...Gorgeous Day Ahead...

Did you remember to set your clock back an hour this morning? If you
didn't, you will be early to everything. And you will have missed out
on the extra hour of sleep you lost in the spring. It's back to
Standard Time.

BEAUTIFUL FALL WEATHER CONTINUES: Another wonderful fall day is
underway across Alabama. After another morning with lows in the 30s
and 40s, crystal clear blue skies will rule the day. With lots of
sunshine and dry air, temperatures will warm nicely into the lower and
middle 70s. Perfect weather for outdoor activities this afternoon.
The only problem is that the afternoon will be a little shorter today,
so get an early start! This same basic weather will continue into
Wednesday across Central Alabama.

END OF WEEK/WEEKEND: The big western system will lumber out onto the
Plains by Wednesday, with a strong surface low moving through Kansas
and Nebraska. A decent warm sector will set up from Texas to Iowa,
and severe weather will be possible in this area on Wednesday. By
Thursday morning, the cold front will be knocking on the door of
Northwest Alabama, and showers and storms will enter the state during
the day. As the system lifts quickly out to the northeast, it will
take the dynamics with it, and the threat of severe weather for us
will be lessened.

Out main hope is to get some decent rainfall amounts. It has been dry
lately and the rainfall surplus at Birmingham is dwindling. It looks
like most areas will see between one half and one inch of rain before
the rain ends early Friday morning. It will set the stage for a
cooler and dry weekend.

SKY SHOW AGAIN TONIGHT: If you look to the west at sunset tonight,
you will likely gasp at the three bright celestial jewels adorning the
sky. Jupiter, a slender crescent moon and brilliant Venus will be
stretched out like a string of pearls.

NOTES FROM ALL OVER: Big storm system out west. Winter storm
warnings are in effect for the Sierras of California, where snow
levels are expected to drop to about 6500 feet today. Up to two feet
of snow is expected at the highest elevations, including important
mountain passes. Winds will gust to over 50 mph. The same system
also prompted flash flood warnings in the burn areas of Southern
California where wildfires have denuded hillsides of vegetation.

NEW YORK MARATHON: The New York City Marathon will travel across all
five boroughs today. On this date in 2003, abnormally warm weather
brought out extra large crowds of spectators
for the New York City Marathon, but it took its toll on the runners.
About twenty runners were taken to local hospitals because of
dehydration. The high for the day was 68°F. Today's weather will be
much more suited for the race. The expected high in the Big Apple is
only 52 degrees today.

ALSO IN 2003 The mercury soared to 85F at the Birmingham airport to
establish a new record for the date. In nearby Pinson, the high
reached 88F, also a record for the date. The readings represented
marks for the highest temperatures ever for so late in the season at
both locations. The 85F at Birmingham was a new November record.

Bill Murray
bill.murray@theweathercompany.com

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TODAY
Nearly perfect. Lots of sunshine and blue skies.
Afternoon High 75
WIND: NE 5-10

MONDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 48 Afternoon High 74
WIND: SE 5-10

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy skies.
Morning Low 51 Afternoon High 75
WIND: SE 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 55 Afternoon High 77
WIND: S 6-12

THURSDAY
Showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 57 Afternoon High 75
WIND: SW 7-14

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