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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Friday May 22, 2009
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FARMER'S MARKET TIME IN CALHOUN COUNTY!

The Calhoun County Farmers Market will be open this week to
provide local goods for your Memorial holiday enjoyment. Locally
grown produce and plants as well as home made goods and crafts
will be available.

The Calhoun County Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays
and Saturdays at 1702 Noble Street in Anniston. Arrive by 8:00 am
for best selection. The Buckner Group market at Zinn Park will
open later in the summer.

For information on our Farmer's Markets, "Lunch and Learn"
educational series or other events, visit www.aces.edu/calhoun
or call 256-237-1621.
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...Occasoinal Weekend Showers...

TROPICAL AIR: A broad area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico
continues to circulate moist air into Alabama this morning, and that
will set the stage for occasional showers through the Memorial Day
weekend. On the positive side, we don't expect any problems with
severe weather or really heavy rain around here, but a shower is
possible at just about any time with this kind of airmass, and the
northward moving low in the Gulf. Afternoon highs will be in the 77 to
80 degree range for most communities.

TO THE SOUTH: Heavier rain is likely along the Gulf coast, rain totals
of three inches are generally expected for the coast from Panama City
west to Gulf Shores, with the potential for rough surf continuing
along with gusty east winds. There will be some breaks in the rain,
however, along the coast the weekend, and just maybe even a few peeks
of sunshine along the way. Afternoon highs will be close to 80
degrees, with the sea water temperature remaining at 73 degrees at the
Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

NEXT WEEK: The Gulf low will move inland, into Louisiana, late in the
weekend, and Alabama will remain on the moist east side of the
circulation. So, showers and storms are likely Monday statewide. Deep
tropical moisture will stay in place through mid-week, so scattered to
numerous showers and storm are likely on Tuesday and Wednesday as
well. The showers should thin out by Thursday and Friday as drier air
tries to slip into Alabama from the north.

NOAA HURRICANE FORECAST: In its initial outlook for the 2009 Atlantic
hurricane season (which was released yesterday), which runs from June
through November, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center calls for a 50
percent probability of a near-normal season, a 25 percent probability
of an above-normal season and a 25 percent probability of a below-
normal season. Global weather patterns are imposing a greater
uncertainty in the 2009 hurricane season outlook than in recent years.
Forecasters say there is a 70 percent chance of having nine to 14
named storms, of which four to seven could become hurricanes,
including one to three major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5). NOAA's
seasonal hurricane outlook does not project where and when any of
these storms may hit. Landfall is dictated by weather patterns in
place at the time the storm approaches.

ON THIS DATE IN 1987: Tornado destroys the town of Saragosa Texas. 30
dead and 11 injured in town of only 183 people. 85% of the buildings
in the town were wiped off the face of the earth. Many of the victims
were parents or grandparents of 4-year-old children at a head start
recognition ceremony.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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2009 SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
MAY 20-24--THIS WEEK!
REGIONS PARK STADIUM in Hoover
For Tickets, call (800) 732-4849 (800-SEC-4TIX)
or visit http://www.southtix.com/secbb.html
For Corporate Hospitality Packages, call (205) 977-9335

Here's your chance to see the best college baseball in the country,
right here in Hoover, Alabama! See the top eight teams in the SEC
compete for the tournament title over the course of this five day
event.

Reserved seats are going fast so be sure to order yours today at
(800) 732-4849 or by logging onto http://www.southtix.com/secbb.html
Opportunities still exist to entertain employees, clients or friends
in the Corporate Hospitality suite. Call (205) 977-9335 to inquire
about the various corporate hospitality packages.

Mark your calendars to go to Regions Park Stadium this week
to see some big time college baseball.

The 2009 SEC Baseball Tournament
THE BEST COLLEGE BASEBALL IN THE COUNTRY!!
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TODAY
Mostly cloudy and breezy with occasional showers.
Afternoon High 79
WIND: E 10-20

SATURDAY
Breezy with scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 79
WIND: SE 10-20

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a good chance of showers and storms.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 80
WIND: S 8-16

MONDAY
Periods of rain with a few thunderstorms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 80
WIND: S 8-16

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 81
WIND: SW 7-14

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