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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Friday January 9, 2009
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...Interesting Week Ahead...

LOTS TO TALK ABOUT: So, let us get started right away and mention the
worst news first. A very strong high-pressure system with a central
pressure of about 1057mb is projected to move down into the central
part of the USA next week. I do not usually dwell on the strength of
highs and lows, but that is a very strong high and the translation to
that is bitter cold temperatures. Over the next seven days in Alabama
weather, there will be some interesting changes. There is also a lot
of uncertainty and much of that uncertainty regards timing.

What will likely be our coldest temperatures so far this winter will
occur late next week. Models differ greatly on the progression of
events and how cold it will get. Our main weather models often get a
bit confused when it comes to projecting low and high temperatures
when a major push of arctic air comes down the pike. We have been
watching Alaska like a hawk for a number of weeks as unusually bitter
cold air continues to build up, not only there but, over North and NW
Kansas. Inevitably it has to eventually move and it rather moves south
than any other direction.

Our estimates now, this far ahead, would project some overnight lows
in the teens about a week from today. If we are unlucky enough to get
even a light snow cover, the temperatures could be colder than that.
We have plenty of time to finetune all of that. One of our main models
and most trusted shows some light snow or snow flurries as early as
Tuesday morning over the north half of Alabama. That same model shows
some light snow in Central Alabama on Thursday. That is so far ahead
that even if it occurs, it could be some light freezing rain or light
snow.

IN THE NEAR FUTURE: It will not be as cold across Alabama tonight.
However, dew points were in the mid 20s across North and Central
Alabama this afternoon, so we have lowered our forecast low for
tonight to the mid 40s. It may be even cooler than that over the
eastern counties. A cold front will be crossing Alabama Saturday
setting off quite a few showers and maybe even a few isolated
thunderstorms. The better chance of those here in Central Alabama will
be midday through the afternoon and evening. Clearing is expected
Sunday and Monday should be dry.

DATELINE: CHICKEN, ALASKA: I learned a lot about the tiny community
of Chicken last winter because of their temperatures. Would you
believe that it has been below zero day and night for 33 days in a
row? That is amazing. They were 68 below zero yesterday morning. The
lowest in the USA this morning was 30 below at Orr, Minnesota and 61
below at Northway, Alaska. Some of those areas in Alaska will have a
wind chill of 70 below this afternoon. That makes you not want to play
golf.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Sometimes I wish I could switch roles
with my Little Miss Molly. She would put a leash around my neck and
lead me around the walking track. I would stop at every tree and sniff
the base to get messages from the doggy worldwide network. I would
also heist my leg and go to the bathroom. I would bark at every other
dog on the track and I would not want to turn around. Sometimes Miss
Molly wants to head toward Gadsden.

When Molly would lead me back home, I would wag my tail briskly
waiting for a treat. Only thing—I would want my treat to be a Pop-Tart
or a banana moon pie. I would enjoy not having so much responsibility
for a change and many naps. Life goes on.

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

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TONIGHT
Clouds increase. Not as cold.
Morning Low 47
WIND: S 5-10

SATURDAY
Cloudy and breezy. A good chance of showers and an isolated
thunderstorm.
Morning Low 47 Afternoon High 62
WIND: SW 10-20

SUNDAY
Clearing and cooler.
Morning Low 34 Afternoon High 51
WIND: N 10-15

MONDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 29 Afternoon High 51
WIND: NE 5-10

TUESDAY
Partly sunny and colder. A few morning snow flurries.
Morning Low 30 Afternoon High 39
WIND: N 7-14

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