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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Saturday December 20, 2008
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...Sharply Colder...

Record highs were set on Friday at Tuscaloosa and Montgomery with
readings of 78 and 79 degrees respectively. The Tuscaloosa high beat
the old record by four degrees, which was set in 1984. The 79F at
Montgomery tied the record for the date. It is conceivable that more
records could fall today, although extensive cloud cover should hold
sunshine to almost nil.

FROM WARM TO COLD: We will go from highs in the 70s again today to
readings in the middle and upper 30s Sunday morning, then to upper
teens to near 20 Sunday night. This dramatic plunge in temperatures
will result in a hard freeze late Sunday night into early morning, so
our first headline is for you to consider any persons, pets or
property that would be affected by such conditions and take adequate
precautions.

STRONG STORMS TONIGHT? We find ourselves in the warm sector of a
developing cyclone on this Saturday. The low will move by to our
north overnight, pushing a strong cold front through the state
overnight. Scattered storms will develop ahead of the front. The
strength of the cold front and some decent upper level winds will
produce the threat for a few damaging wind events as the squall line
passes between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m., so be in severe weather monitoring
mode just in case. I guess there is the outside chance of a tornado,
but I stress that it is very remote. That means keep the Weatheradio
on alert before going to bed. Did I mention that those make great
Christmas gifts?

SUNDAY/MONDAY: Winter begin officially in the morning and it will
feel like it. Temperatures will plummet to the upper 30s by Sunday
morning. The rain should be all gone by the time you get up Sunday
morning with clearing skies following close behind. Temperatures will
try a late morning rally, but in the face of intense cold air
advection, they will remain in the 40s. Some places may not see 40
again until Tuesday. Hard freeze Sunday night. Monday will be cold
and dry with temperature most locations staying in the 30s in nearly
all locations.

HOLIDAY FORECAST: Temperatures will moderate back into the upper 20s
Monday night and Tuesday will feature highs in the 50s with an
increasing south wind. Look for a late day shower. Highs on
Wednesday will be in the 60s with increasing chance of rain and
storms. We may stay showery through Christmas Day and perhaps into
the weekend. In fact, we may stay very wet into the first week of the
new year.

ON THIS DATE IN 2006: The Front Range of Colorado was blasted by one
of their worst winter storms ever with full blizzard conditions and
two to three feet of snow. The National Weather Service estimated
that most of the Front Range below 6,000 feet got 20-26 inches of
snow. Denver got 20.7 inches, short of the all time record. Boulder
picked up 30.2 inches. Other impressive amounts included 38 inches at
Black Hawk, 34.5 inches at Golden and a whopping 52 inches at Glen
Haven in Buckhorn Canyon. Denver International Airport was closed for
two days, creating travel nightmares for people trying to get home for
the holidays. -

Bill Murray
bill.murray@theweathercompany.com

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TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of an afternoon shower. Strong storms
tonight.
Morning Low 58
WIND: SW 10-18

SUNDAY
Breezy and sharply colder. Clearing skies.
Morning Low 41 Afternoon High 43
WIND: NW 10-20

MONDAY
A hard freeze to start the day. Sunny and cold during the balance of
the day.
Morning Low 19 Afternoon High 39
WIND: N 6-12

TUESDAY
Increasing clouds and becoming breezy. A chance of a shower late.
Morning Low 24 Afternoon High 57
WIND: S 8-16

WEDNESDAY
Windy with showers and storms becoming likely, especially during the
overnight.
Morning Low 49 Afternoon High 68
WIND: S/SW 10-20

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