ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Friday August 7, 2009

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Our Hope In Difficult Times

We all struggle. A family in turmoil, job loss, health issues, a mess we
helped create. We live in difficult times.

Facing tough times is different with Jesus Christ than without Him.
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MOISTURE GRADUALLY RETURNING: A couple of nice days enjoyed by all
when the drier air moved into the state a few days ago. Lots of
sunshine, the humidity was a bit lower and we actually had some cool
overnight temperatures, especially over the north half of the state.
For example: lows this morning included 62 in Crossville, 63 in
Scrougeout, 65 in Decatur and 66 in Cullman and Pinson. Down state
lows were generally around 70 or better.

Some moisture was already gathering off shore and moisture will be
spreading eastward also, so we can expect more humid conditions over
the next few days.

THE RAIN SITUATION: Here in Central Alabama we should get through
most of the weekend without rain although a few thunderstorms could
show up on Sunday. After that, we will settle into a typical mid-
August routine of scattered showers and thunderstorms each day.
Meanwhile, high temperatures will be more typical of mid-August closer
to the 90-degree mark instead of some of the mid 90s we have had lately.

AT THE BEACH: Not the best of weather as though showers and storms
over the North Gulf come inland. There is a good chance of showers and
thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday at Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and
other locations. By early next week, it will settle down somewhat to
the usual scattered ones each day. High temperatures will be close to
90.

TROPICAL WEATHER: The Pacific Ocean is fairly active, but the
Atlantic Basin, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean and Gulf
of Mexico, shows no sign of tropical development. So, Ana is still a
lady in waiting.

WILDFIRES: Even Alaska has some major wildfires going because of the
dry weather. In some parts, the fires cover an area as big as
Connecticut. Fires are also a problem in the drought stricken area of
South Texas and more in the Far West.

DEATH VALLEY: Blistering heat is a daily occurrence there in summer—
that is, most of the time. It is interesting to note that some much
cooler air spread into that region of the country yesterday and the
official forecast for Death Valley, including Furnace Creek and
Stovepipe Wells, was only 102. They will quickly return to normal with
a forecast of 119 Wednesday and Thursday. In Iraq, the high for
Baghdad was expected to be 115 for the next several days. Hottest in
the USA yesterday was 114 at Bullhead City, Arizona. The low this
morning was a subfreezing 31 at Ely, Nevada. Matt Marshall, our friend
in Northern Utah, says it is like mid-September today and this
weekend. It was 51 this morning and highs will only be in the upper
60s Saturday and 49 Sunday morning.

CANADA GEESE: News reports indicate that there has been a significant
increase in population. We will depend on our daily reader in Saranac
Lake, New York to let us know when those interesting V-formation of
geese head south.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: The minority owner is keeping all kinds
of weird hours this week, so Little Miss Molly automatically cannot
settle into a good routine. Another late bathroom walk last night. She
was so sleepy and tired that she walked very slowly. However, the
mention of a treat perked her up and she came racing back in the
front door. She finally got about 10 hours sleep in the king-size bed
and awoke this morning demanding a ballgame. She got her wish. She is
my boss. Life goes on.....

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

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TONIGHT
Mostly clear.
Morning Low 72
WIND: E 4-6

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A hot afternoon.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon High 93
WIND: S 6-12

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Only a slight chance of a thunderstorm.
Morning Low 73 Afternoon High 92
WIND: S 5-10

MONDAY
Partly sunny with about a 1 in 3 chance of a thunderstorm.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon High 92
WIND: S 5-10

TUESDAY
A better chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon High 91
WIND: SW 5-10

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