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Afternoon Edition For Friday July 3, 2009
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...Heat Not Unbearable...

ANOTHER SPARKLING CLEAR DAY: We could have weather much more
uncomfortable than this in early July. Credit our more bearable
weather to another push of dry air from the north. This afternoon the
leading edge of the front (let us just call it a front, not a cool
front, not a warm front). It is actually the leading edge of lower dew
points. Anyway, it was putting its brakes on this afternoon along the
Alabama/NW Florida coast. A weak high-pressure system was north of
that front.
This is one of those days where the visibility is so good that
seemingly you could see all the way from Birmingham to Hong Kong.
(Great exaggeration!) High temperatures this afternoon were actually a
bit lower over the north.

CANNOT STAY THIS WAY FOREVER: That means that we are in for a change
in weather, although not immediately. That stalled front will head
back north as a warm front and increase our humidity. Our 4th of July
holiday will be mostly dry as high temperatures climb back to the low
90s. We cannot rule out a small chance of a shower late in the day
tomorrow and tomorrow night.

FIREWORKS: Most of those kick off around 9 p.m. Saturday. We believe
all across Central Alabama that the chance of a storm during the
events will be very small. Most areas will probably not see any
showers or storms.

REST OF THE WEEKEND: An increase in showers and thunderstorms is
ahead for Sunday. There may a slight risk of a few severe
thunderstorms over roughly the north
half of the state Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening. We will watch
that closely. Also, later in the day Sunday, we will have a better
chance of finally getting some rain. However, it appears that the
bigger rain amounts will come on Monday. Finally, still another little
front pushes into the area Tuesday. We think that most of the showers
and thunderstorms will shift down south although there will still be
some scattered ones across Central Alabama.

SEVERE WEATHER: The Storm Prediction Center has posted a Slight Risk
in the Central Plains and part of the Midwest, as well as over the
north two-thirds of the Florida peninsula for this afternoon and
tonight. By Sunday, that slight risk extends from East Arkansas across
the north half of both Mississippi and Alabama, much of Tennessee,
North Georgia and most of North Carolina.
Yesterday afternoon, a severe storm in NW Florida overturned three
general aviation aircraft at the Destin Airport when they recorded a
gust to 70 mph. 10 other aircraft were damaged. Severe lightning
knocked out the public phone lines to the National Weather Service in
Mobile.

STOCKHOLM: We use that cool city to begin our roaming this afternoon.
They are expecting a high of only 68 Saturday. Contrast that to 95 at
Kabul in Afghanistan the next two days and 115 in Baghdad. Here in the
lower 48, the high yesterday was 119 in Death Valley and low this
morning 39 at Truckee, California.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: As I have mentioned a zillion times, I
never know what to expect when I head out the back door for a walk
with Little Miss Molly. Late
yesterday, almost nightfall, I saw a grown rabbit sitting between the
walking track and hedgerow. As we got within 15 yards of the rabbit,
he made a leaping arch and disappeared into the hedgerow. Molly was so
engrossed with looking for her lover, Dino, that she did not see the
rabbit. Moments later she picked up the scent and went absolutely
berserk. I bet she ran 40 yards zipping back and forth over a 10-yard
area after she smelled his tracks. She almost jerked me down 2 or 3
times. Life goes on and I love the day-by-day surprises. I love Molly,
too. J. B. Elliott (What about Mrs. JB?)

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
Mostly clear.
Morning Low 66
WIND: N 3-6

SATURDAY
Morning sunshine. An isolated late afternoon or evening shower possible.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 92
WIND: SW 6-12

SUNDAY
Warm and humid. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly afternoon
and night. A few strong storms.
Morning Low 73 Afternoon High 89
WIND: W 7-14

MONDAY
Cloudy at times with a good chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon High 86
WIND: W 6-12

TUESDAY
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly south of Birmingham.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 87
WIND: N 6-12

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