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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Wednesday April 29, 2009
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...More Like June...

SUMMER-LIKE WEATHER CONTINUES: The calendar says April, but the
weather will feel more like June for the next few days as temperatures
remain about 5 to 8 degrees above average values; highs generally in
the low 80s with early morning lows in the low 60s. The persistent
upper air ridge that has been over Alabama for the last week or so
will weaken slightly in coming days, opening the door for a few
afternoon showers.

But, there is very little dynamic forcing, and those showers should be
widely spaced, and mostly during the afternoon and evening hours when
the daytime heating process is at a peak.

OUR WEEKEND: A weak front will try to drift down into North Alabama at
some point this weekend, and could provide a slightly better coverage
of scattered showers, but the rain shouldn't be especially widespread
or heavy, and there will be some good intervals of sunshine on
Saturday and Sunday. The high both days will be close to 80.

LONG RANGE THOUGHTS: Looks like we stay in a warm and humid airmass
next week, but the best dynamics will remain west and north of the
state, so for now it looks like a chance of scattered, mainly
afternoon showers on a daily basis with a high close to 80 each day.
Still no sign of any heavy rain or severe weather threat for the next
15 days or so. Still plenty of time for the upper air pattern to
change before the long, hot summer sets in.

AT THE BEACH: Mostly sunny days and clear nights through the weekend
for areas from Panama City westward to Gulf Shores; any showers will
be very isolated. Highs along the immediate coast will be in the mid
to upper 70s, with mid 80s inland. The sea water temperature at the
Dauphin Island Sea Lab yesterday afternoon was 74 degrees (F).

THIS MONTH IN 1874: Snowiest April on record in New York/New England
history. Cape Cod had snow on every Saturday in the month. Parts of
Vermont and New Hampshire picked up 60 inches during the month and 24
inches fell on the 29th in NW NJ. Latest freezing temperature ever
recorded in Washington DC. 1/2 inch of snow fell in New York for the
latest measurable snow in the city's history.

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TODAY
Partly sunny. Widely scattered afternoon showers.
Afternoon High 82
WIND: S 6-12

THURSDAY
A good supply of sunshine. Only a slight risk of an afternoon shower.
Morning Low 63 Afternoon High 82
WIND: S 6-12

FRIDAY
More sun than clouds. The chance of an afternoon shower remains small.
Morning Low 63 Afternoon High 83
WIND: S 6-12

SATURDAY
Warm and humid. A few scattered showers are possible.
Morning Low 63 Afternoon High 80
WIND: S 7-14

SUNDAY
Occasionally cloudy. A chance of scattered, mainly afternoon showers
or storms.
Morning Low 62 Afternoon High 79
WIND: S 7-14

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