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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Friday July 31, 2009
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...Wet At Times Through Sunday...

OCCASIONAL SHOWERS AND STORMS: The overall weather pattern across
Alabama won't change much through the weekend. A deep layer of
moisture stays in place, and with a broad upper trough axis still to
the west, we will maintain a good chance showers and storms in the
forecast through Sunday. Like recent days, the rain won't be
continuous, and the sun will pop out from behind the clouds at times,
but a shower or storm is possible at just about any hour of the day or
night. Additional rain totals of 1 to 2 inches are likely between now
and Sunday night, and isolated spots could see more. And, like the
past few days, a few storms could be strong to severe, but a major
severe weather threat is not expected. Temperatures will remain below
average, with highs mostly in the mid to upper 80s through the
weekend. We should be in the low 90s this time of the year.

NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND: We expect showers and storms to be fewer in
number next week with hotter afternoons, but the hottest weather in
the nation should remain west of Alabama, and we will maintain some
risk of scattered, mostly afternoon showers and storms on a daily
basis. Afternoon highs next week should be close to 90 in most
locations.

WEEKEND AT THE BEACH: Expect about 3 to 5 hours of sunshine today,
tomorrow, and Sunday with scattered to numerous showers and storms.
Next week should be brighter with 6 to 8 hours of sunshine by Monday
and Tuesday. But, even then, there will be some risk of a few passing
showers or storms. Afternoon highs for the next five days or so will
be in the mid to upper 80s along the immediate coast, with low 90s
inland. And, no sign of any tropical storm formation across the
Atlantic basin through early next week.

COOL JULY: The temperature failed to reach 90 degrees on 16 days
during the month of July, which is pretty remarkable for Alabama in
mid-summer. The hottest temperature recorded during the month of 94
degrees, which was measured on July 1, 4, and 12. The lowest
temperature all month was a cool 59 degrees on July 20.

MID-SOUTH STORMS: A tornado touched down in the eastern part of the
Memphis area yesterday afternoon, near the intersection of Germantown
Road and I-40. A number of businesses were damaged, cars were
overturned, and homes had trees fall on them. Another tornado touched
town in Olive Branch, MS where 8 homes were destroyed and 50 homes
damaged near US-78. No serious injuries were reported from these
severe storms.

IN ALABAMA: Thunderstorm winds gusted to 70 mph at Arley in Winston
County, and some tree and power line damage was also reported in
several other counties over the northern third of our state. Dime to
penny sized hail was reported near Winfield, and power outages were
reported around the Huntsville area in Madison County.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Afternoon High 86
WIND: SW 6-12

SATURDAY
Mixed sun and clouds. Showers and storms likely.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon High 89
WIND: SW 6-12

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Scattered showers and storms, especially during the
afternoon and evening hours.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon High 89
WIND: SW 6-12

MONDAY
Scattered, mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 90
WIND: SW 6-12

TUESDAY
A few scattered showers and storms, mostly during the afternoon hours.
Morning Low 71 Afternoon High 90
WIND: W 6-12

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