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...The Alabama Story...

TYPICAL MID-SUMMER: June is gone and now we get into July, the heart
of our summer season. Based on long-term records, the hottest part of
our year is from mid-July to mid-August. During that 30-day period,
the average high temperature for Birmingham is 91 degrees. It starts a
slow decline in mid-August and drops to 88 by August 31. July is also
known as a thunderstorm month. Most years we have a better chance of a
storm developing in the heat and humidity of a July afternoon. We are
also at a time where there is a slightly better chance of a tropical
disturbance than there is in June. Even so, later in August and
September enhances a threat of a tropical storm or
hurricane.

OUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND: We are experiencing fairly comfortable weather
now which should last at least through Friday. Latest model data hints
that the chance of a shower or thunderstorm on the 4th will be fewer
in number than earlier anticipated. In our new forecast, we are using
the terminology widely scattered, mainly afternoon thunderstorms, with
a high temperature near 90. There should be an increase in showers and
thunderstorms on Sunday. At least we are not baking in 95 to 98 degree
heat for a few days. In fact, another weak frontal system, now stalled
near the Tennessee border, wants to wiggle its way into Central
Alabama by tomorrow and stall there for at least two days.

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS: Most of the celebrations begin around 9:00
p.m. We think there will be a good chance that thunderstorms will not
interrupt. The widely scattered ones forming Saturday afternoon should
mostly die away by 9:00 p.m. Temperatures will still be 80 or better
at that time.

TORNADO SCORECARD: There is a bit of good news, if you can call it
that, because we have only had 21 tornado deaths nationwide as
compared to 121 by the end of June last year. Essentially the tornado
season ends by the end of June, even in the middle part of the
country, but not completely. The Northern Plains and Upper Midwest,
places like the Dakotas can still have them in July and finally the
best chance swings northward into the Canadian Plains, although they
do not have nearly as many as the USA.

GLOBAL ROAMING: The Big Apple continues to have real weather
problems. They are under a threat of severe thunderstorms this
afternoon and more heavy rain. In Central Park, the official June rain
amount for New York was 10.06 inches and they had measurable rain on
19 of the 30 days. Hottest in the lower 48 Tuesday was 121 in Death
Valley. A high of 117 was expected in Baghdad today and 118 tomorrow.
Let us continue to pray for our troops as they gradually move out.
Just to cool you off, 18 inches of snow was on the ground between
February 13-18, 1960 at Moulton in Lawrence County of NW Alabama.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Everyone here seems to think that Little
Miss Molly set an all-time record yesterday with expendable energy.
After several nights of good sleep, her enthusiasm was explosive. At
one point, she had one of her balls in her mouth shaking it
vigorously. It got away from her and flew all the way into the
kitchen. She sure did look startled. She also completely dishevelled
our king-size bed by plowing under the spread and jumping from side to
side. She still has the uncanny ability to smell the CR (Community
Rabbit) before I can even see it. Life goes on.

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.
Morning Low 66
WIND: NW 4-6

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 92
WIND: NW 6-12

FRIDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 91
WIND: N 6-12

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Widely scattered, mainly afternoon, thunderstorms.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 90
WIND: NE 4-7

SUNDAY
Warm and humid with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 73 Afternoon High 89
WIND: SW 7-14

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