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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday May 14, 2009
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...Occasional Showers and Storms...

KEEP THE RAIN GEAR HANDY: A blanket of moist air will cover the Deep
South through the weekend, which means some risk of showers and
thunderstorms on a daily basis through Sunday. As is often the case
during the warm season, trying to tell you exactly when the rain will
start and stop in your neighborhood more than a few hours in advance
is almost impossible due to the scattered nature of the storms, but
the bulk of the rain should come during the afternoon and evening
hours. But, with such a moist airmass in place, we sure can't rule out
the risk of some nighttime or morning showers. The good news is that
the primary jet stream remains north of Alabama, and we don't expect
any major severe weather problems, although a few strong storms are
certainly possible along the way. Afternoon highs will rise into the
low to mid 80s today and tomorrow.

THE WEEKEND: Scattered to numerous showers and storms are likely on
Saturday, and that rain should be even more widespread on Sunday
thanks to the approach of a surface front that will have some decent
upper air support. Look for a gradual cooling trend this weekend
thanks to the clouds and occasional rain.

It still looks like a nice surge of drier air will move into Alabama
early next week, with a clearing sky Monday, and a good supply of
sunshine Tuesday and Wednesday. Humidity levels will be lower, and
nights will be cooler as continental air takes over. Then, moisture
will return later next week by Thursday and Friday.

QUITE A CONTRAST: A very interesting weather set-up across Alabama
yesterday; the eastern counties were impacted by a wedge of cooler
air, while West Alabama saw temperatures soaring as the sun broke
through the clouds. At 2:00, the temperature at Cheaha State Park
(Alabama's highest mountain, south of Anniston) was sitting at only 56
degrees, while Demopolis, in West Alabama had sunshine and a
temperature of 83. Just another reason why Alabama is not really a
"one number" kind of place when forecasting temperatures.

KILLER TORNADO: At least one person was killed last night near
Kirksville, Missouri due to a tornado that was responsible for major
damage to 30 to 40 homes. A gas leak was also reported, and U.S. 63
was closed for a while near the tornado track.

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TODAY
Warm and humid. A chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm.
Afternoon High 84
WIND: S 6-12

FRIDAY
Mixed sun and clouds. Scattered showers and storms.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 86
WIND: SE 6-12

SATURDAY
More clouds than sun. Scattered to numerous showers and storms.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 81
WIND: S 7-14

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with periods of rain and a few strong thunderstorms.
Morning Low 64 Afternoon High 75
WIND: SW 10-15

MONDAY
Clearing and less humid.
Morning Low 52 Afternoon High 72
WIND: NW 10-15

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