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Afternoon Edition For Tuesday June 30, 2009
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...Two More Dry Days...

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR JULY 4: There was a touch of October in
the air across Alabama today—maybe not as cool as October, but the
humidity was low and visibility was great over the entire state. The
dew point is what we rely on to tell us how dry it is instead of the
relative humidity. This afternoon, the good old dew point was in the
upper 40s and low 50s in NE Alabama and even some upper 50s all the
way to the Florida border. Translation: even if the high temperature
sneaks up to around 90 or so, it will not feel that hot and the old
tired thermometer will fall off more quickly after sunset.

It was pleasantly cool across North and Central Alabama this morning.
Only in extreme south was it not so pleasant. Here is a selection of
low temperatures:

54 Muscadine
55 Scrougout, Broomtown
56 Cottondale
57 Hamilton, Lafayette
59 Hanceville, Ft. Payne, Concord/Hueytown
63 Birmingham

JULY 4 HOLIDAY: The temperature will not be so disagreeable, but the
humidity will be on the way back up and we will have to look for the
possibility of some scattered and showers mostly during the afternoon.
It will not be an all-day rain situation and the chance of a shower or
thunderstorm will still be with us for the rest of the weekend and
even on Monday. Another front over the Ohio Valley today wants to ease
down into North Alabama later tomorrow and then stall over the central
part of the state and pretty much stay there into the weekend.

REST OF THE SUMMER: The official 90-day outlook for July, August and
September calls for hotter temperatures in the West, especially in the
Great Basin. Temperatures should average cooler than average in
Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois and close to average elsewhere
including Alabama. May we caution you in the strongest language
possible that forecasts that far ahead should be taken with a grain of
salt—maybe even an entire huge block of salt like we used to see in a
pasture for livestock to lick. Remember those?

TROPICAL AND BEACH WEATHER: The Tropics are still quiet. Down along
the Alabama/NW Florida coast a few thunderstorms will show up Thursday
and Friday and a better chance on Saturday. High temperatures 90-93.

AN OASIS FROM THE HEAT: Our two children were practically raised on
Mt. Cheaha and DeSoto State Park. That was our main retreat to get
some peace and quiet and enjoy the great scenery. It is noticeably
cooler in both places. Brian and Jane Peters now practically live in
their camper atop Mt. Cheaha—the highest point in Alabama. Atop that
mountain this afternoon, it was only 82 with a dew point of 55 and the
wind has been as high as 25 mph. In the Great Smoky Mountains, Mt.
LeConte is also an oasis. They had a low of 46 this morning.

GLOBAL ROAMING: 121 in Death Valley was the hottest yesterday. 33 at
Meacham, Oregon and 31 at Barrow, Alaska were the two cold spots this
morning. More severe weather for the northeast where a Severe
Thunderstorm Watch was in effect for part of New Jersey, Eastern
Pennsylvania and the east half of New York State. There was also a
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Arkansas and East Oklahoma.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: The majority owner objects when I say
that Little Miss Molly resembles a swamp rat when she comes home from
the beauty shop. She looks so much smaller after a haircut. She looks
long and narrow and it appears that she can run like a bullet. She
smells good for 3 or 4 days afterwards. They use shampoo. She gets a
lot of rubdowns. After 3 days of rest, she had more energy than we
have ever seen.

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

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FARMER'S MARKET TIME IN CALHOUN COUNTY!

Take the short drive to Anniston and exit at Coldwater/Alabama Highway
202 East to visit the Calhoun County Farmers Market and Zinn Park
(Buckner Group) Market. Both markets will be open this week to provide
goods for your holiday enjoyment. Locally grown produce, plants and
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. Sellers had squash, green tomatoes, fresh eggs,
new potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, canned goods and more this past week.
The Downtown Anniston Farmers Market continues every Saturday in Zinn
Park, from 8 am to 12 noon. Shop 20+ farmers and artisans for fresh,
locally grown produce, crafts, prepared food, flowers, soaps, cheeses,
and more. Zinn Park is 3 blocks West of Quintard Avenue (hwys 21 and
431) on 14th street. Enjoy live music, cooking demos, gas and grocery
card giveaways every Saturday. A Kid's Club will teach children how to
make healthy snacks and include exercise and health information. There
will also be health screenings, health information, and exercise
demonstrations for adults this summer. To see each week's activities
and a list of the vendors and their products and photos, go to www.spiritofanniston.org
. Remember, all produce is guaranteed grown within 50 miles of
Anniston. 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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TONIGHT
Clear with pleasant temperatures.
Morning Low 63
WIND: SW 4-6

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Low humidity.
Morning Low 63 Afternoon High 92
WIND: W 7-14

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. An isolated afternoon thunderstorm possible.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 91
WIND: NW 5-10

FRIDAY
Morning sunshine, but scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 90
WIND: N 5-10

SATURDAY
Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 89
WIND: S 6-12

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