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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday June 2, 2009
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...Moisture Slowly Increasing...

SUMMER IS HERE: Well, at least meteorological summer. In the weather
world, we consider summer during the months of June, July, and August,
but in the astronomical world, summer officially begins June 21 at
12:45 a.m. CDT. Summer-like weather is the story today, with
temperatures reaching the low 90s this afternoon in most places. The
daytime heating process will make air parcels buoyant, and you will
see a field of cumulus clouds by midday. Then, later, a few isolated
showers and storms will form in random places. Unfortunately, there is
no skill in telling you exactly where they will pop up, but we expect
them to be widely spaced. In fact, the chance of any one spot getting
wet this afternoon is about one in eight.

Look for a general increase in the number of scattered showers and
storms tomorrow as the upper ridge over the Southeast U.S. breaks
down, but the best coverage of rain this week should come on Thursday,
with a decent upper air trough will pass over, interacting with a very
moist airmass. We will forecast scattered to numerous showers and
storms on Thursday, with a high only in the low 80s because of the
clouds and showers. Some places could stay below 80 all day Thursday.
Then, drier air begins to move into the state Thursday night, and
Friday looks like a day with a good supply of sunshine and lower
humidity levels.

WEEKEND PREVIEW: For now the weekend looks rain-free, with mostly
sunny warm days and clear, pleasant nights. Afternoon highs will be in
the 87 to 90 degree range, much like last weekend. Saturday morning
should be pleasant, with upper 50s possible for the cooler valleys
across North Alabama.

AT THE BEACH: About 4 to 6 hours of sunshine through Thursday with the
daily risk of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs along the
immediate coast will be in the low 80s. Drier air arrives by Friday,
and the weekend looks generally dry at this time. The sea water
temperature at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab last night was 81 degrees.

ROGUE STORMS: While about 98 percent of Alabama was dry yesterday, a
few isolated thunderstorms formed as temperatures reached the low 90s.
One storm in Walker County produced dime sized hail near Dora and
Sumiton. A similar storm popped up later southwest of Haleyville. And,
one shower was over parts of downtown Birmingham for about 30 minutes.

HEAT PARADE: For many Alabama communities, yesterday was the hottest
day so far in 2009. Birmingham's official high was 89, but Dothan
soared to 96. The high was 93 at Huntsville, Montgomery, and Muscle
Shoals, while Tuscaloosa soared to 92. Average highs in early June are
generally in the mid to upper 80s.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Partly to mostly sunny. Isolated afternoon showers.
Afternoon High 91
WIND: S 5-10

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Widely scattered showers or thunderstorms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 88
WIND: S 6-12

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a good chance of showers and storms.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 81
WIND: W 6-12

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny and less humid.
Morning Low 58 Afternoon High 82
WIND: NW 6-12

SATURDAY
A good supply of sunshine.
Morning Low 60 Afternoon High 86
WIND: N 5-10

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