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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday September 15, 2009
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...A Big Wet Down...

TROPICAL DOWNPOURS: We are still looking at a very wet weather pattern
for Alabama and the Deep South for the rest of the week, as a tropical
surface low just hangs around the Mississippi River, somewhere between
Vicksburg and Memphis. The air over Alabama will feature surface
dewpoints in the 72 to 76 degree range, almost like a tropical rain
forest. And, with a decent amount of upward motion in the atmosphere,
we will be dealing with periods of rain and a few thunderstorms on a
daily basis through Friday. These tropical showers and produce lots of
rain in a short amount of time; we are projecting additional rain
amounts of 2 to 4 inches statewide for the next three days. Some spots
could see more, and a few flash flood warnings are certainly possible.
Daytime temperatures will remain below average, with highs mostly in
the 77 to 81 degree range due to the clouds and rain.

WEEKEND PREVIEW: The surface low to the west of the state will slowly
dissipate by the end of the week, and we believe showers over the
weekend will become fewer in number. Still, a moist airmass will hang
over Alabama, and a few showers are possible on Saturday and Sunday.
But, we should see at least a few intervals of sunshine with highs
back in the low to mid 80s.

TROPICS: The remnants of Hurricane Fred show up in the middle of the
Atlantic basically with a swirl of low clouds on satellite images, and
regeneration doesn't seem likely at this point. The rest of the
Atlantic basin is quiet for now.

MONDAY'S RAIN: Flash flood warnings were required for Chambers and
Tallapoosa counties yesterday; authorities in Camp Hill reported a
number of roads flooded during the afternoon hours. Rain totals
included 2.24" at Mobile, 2.07" at Huntsville (a new daily record
rainfall total for September 14), 1.88" at Montgomery, 1.68" at
Decatur, 1.35" at Troy, 1.12" at Inverness (SKYCAM), and 1.05" at
Jasper (SKYCAM).

ON THIS DATE IN 1995: Hurricane Marilyn strikes Virgin Islands. It hit
the U.S. Virgin Islands as a strong category 2 storm with top winds of
115 mph. The strongest, most damaging part of the storm passed
directly over St. Thomas Island. It caused 8 deaths and $1.5 billion
in damages.

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TODAY
Rain at times and a few thunderstorms. Rain could be heavy at times.
Afternoon High 79
WIND: SE 7-14

WEDNESDAY
Periods of rain and a few thunderstorms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 81
WIND: SE 7-14

THURSDAY
A good chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 82
WIND: SE 6-12

FRIDAY
Occasional showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 83
WIND: S 6-12

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Scattered, mainly afternoon showers.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 84
WIND: SW 6-12

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