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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Monday May 25, 2009
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...No Dry Land in Alabama...

WHAT DROUGHT? That may be a semi-smart aleck question to ask because
we cannot take for granted that we will not drift again into a drought
situation. We see no evidence of that now.

I doubt if there is a single acre of dry land anywhere in Alabama at
this time due to a literal parade of showers and storms sent inland by
our old friend, the Gulf of Mexico.

That is what is underway today. By this afternoon, showers and storms
were becoming numerous down state and they were moving almost due
north. Others will be forming as the afternoon goes on. Look out for a
number of Significant Weather Alerts this afternoon and evening. That
is the method by which the NWS calls our attention to some strong
storms that may not reach the severe category. Those can still produce
hail, strong gusty winds and very heavy rain.

The low-pressure area that moved out of the North Gulf of Mexico moved
through Mississippi over the weekend and this afternoon was centered
near where Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma join. It continues to pull
in a long train of deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico creating sort
of a shower and thunderstorm autobahn through our state and other
nearby areas. It is believed that 2 to 4 inches of rain fell Sunday
afternoon over the west Cullman County.

WHEN DO WE GET A BREAK? By Friday, the showers and storms should thin
out considerably. At this time, Saturday and Sunday look very pleasant
with lower humidity, considerable sunshine and early morning lows in
the upper 50s.

STORY OF A FANTASTIC RAIN AMOUNT: It happened at Scrougeout in the NE
corner of Etowah County. Vic Bell, the 33/40 Skywatcher, reported 2
more inches yesterday bringing the total to 11 inches so far in May
and 37.52 inches in 2009. The most astounding number if 77.43 inches
in the last 365 days dating back to May 25, 2008. Anniston has
received over 7 inches this month and 17 inches in the last three
months.

HURRICANE AWARENESS WEEK: That is going on this week and the NWS in a
special statement highlighted the storm surge in the release today. A
storm surge can cause just as much damage as the wind. A wall of water
moving inland can cause great devastation.

GLOBAL ROAMING: Would you believe a Freeze Warning for Upstate New
York and New England for tonight. Widespread frost is expected. A low
of 25 is expected in Saranac Lake, New York. At midday, it was 36 on
Mt. Washington, New Hampshire with west wind gusting to 64. Daytona
got over 20 inches of rain is 6 days from this latest storm system. At
Ormond Beach, there was over 27 inches during the same timeframe.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Our two great grandchildren, ages 2 and
1, were here over the weekend. If anything, they have more energy than
Little Miss Molly. Our large living area literally seemed like Times
Square in New York City. Because of all the noise and commotion,
Little Miss Molly spent the entire weekend trying to stay out of the
way. She even adopted a couple of new safe places, which I am sure she
will use those also next time it thunders. I bet that little girl
walked 3 miles just inside the house. Life goes on.

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

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TONIGHT
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially through the evening.
Morning Low 68
WIND: SE 5-10

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A good chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 81
WIND: S 8-16

WEDNESDAY
Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 84
WIND: SW 6-12

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 84
WIND: SW 10-15

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. About a 1 in 3 chance of a shower or a thunderstorm.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 80
WIND: NW 6-12

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