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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday January 27, 2009
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...Roller Coaster Ride...

WARM, THEN COLD: Spring-like weather headlines our forecast today; we
expect temperatures to rise up into the upper 60s this afternoon with
a few intervals of sunshine along the way. Parts of West Alabama could
even see low 70s, almost twenty degrees above average values for late
January in Alabama. A few showers are possible, especially this
morning near a northward-moving warm front, but any showers should be
widely separated.

NOT TOO FAR AWAY: While we bask in very comfortable weather today, a
major ice storm is unfolding this morning from Oklahoma to Kentucky;
some of the cities dealing with freezing rain and ice are Dallas/Fort
Worth, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Little Rock, Springfield, Paducah, and
Louisville. Ice storm warnings cover much of this region, and some
places could see enough ice accumulation for downed trees and power
lines, and extended power outages. Major travel problems are also
involved with ice covered roads and bridges.

ALABAMA TURNS COLD TOMORROW: A cold front will move through Alabama
tomorrow morning; along with the frontal passage will come periods of
rain and falling temperatures. We will fall from the low 50s at
daybreak tomorrow into the 30s by mid to late afternoon. Periods of
rain are likely during the day, and there is a narrow window for the
rain to become mixed with, or maybe even change to light snow before
the precipitation ends. At this time we don't expect any travel
problems along the I-59/20 corridor if we do see any snow flakes since
surface temperatures should be a little above freezing, and the ground
will be relatively warm. However, to the north, a few icy spots are
possible over extreme North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley where
temperatures could dip to near 30 degrees by evening. Still, we don't
expect major winter storm problems in Alabama at this time.

At this time Thursday looks cold and dry with a high in the upper 40s.
Then, an Arctic front moves in here (in dry fashion) Thursday night,
and will set the stage for a very chilly day Friday. Much of North
Alabama won't make it out of the 30s Friday, and a north wind of 10 to
18 mph will keep the wind chill index below freezing much of the day.

WEEKEND PEEK: We will begin the weekend with a hard freeze Saturday
morning; the average low will be near 20 degrees, but the colder
valleys and protected areas will easily see the teens. Then, we should
rise into the low 50s Saturday, and mid 50s Sunday. Dry air will cover
the state over the weekend and at this time precipitation is not
expected.

ON THIS DATE IN 1940: Florida begins a three-day freeze. There was
tremendous damage to citrus crops with losses totaling $10 million.
Georgia's lowest temperature ever occurred on this date near Calhoun
with a reading of -17.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Breezy and warmer. Morning clouds; some afternoon sun. A few isolated
showers.
Afternoon High 69
WIND: SW 10-20

WEDNESDAY
Colder with periods of rain; temperatures falling into the 30s by
afternoon. Rain could mix with light snow before ending during the
evening hours.
Morning Low 35 Afternoon High 52
WIND: NW 10-18

THURSDAY
Partly sunny and cold.
Morning Low 28 Afternoon High 48
WIND: N 10-15

FRIDAY
Breezy and colder with a good supply of sunshine.
Morning Low 26 Afternoon High 39
WIND: N 10-18

SATURDAY
Sunny with a cold morning.
Morning Low 20 Afternoon High 52
WIND: NE 5-10

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