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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Friday September 18, 2009
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...Muggy, Unsettled Weather Continues...

TROPICAL AIR GOING NOWHERE: No major change is expected in our weather
through the weekend. A moisture laden airmass will hang over the
state, meaning a shower or thunderstorm will be possible at just about
any time. On the positive side, there will be a few intervals of
sunshine along the way, and organized severe weather is not expected.
The rain could be heavy at times, however, due to the tropical nature
of the air. A few flash flood warnings could be required over the
weekend, but widespread flooding problems are not expected. No sign of
any serious weather changes early next week.

LOOKING FOR FALL WEATHER: The autumnal equinox is next Tuesday at 4:18
p.m. CDT; that is the day with 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of
darkness, when the sun is directly over the equator. Unfortunately,
the hopes of a shot of cool, dry air next week have faded, and it now
looks like our weather will remain warm and muggy through the entire
week. Showers and storms should become fewer in number during the
latter half of the week.

FOOTBALL WEATHER: The chance of any one high school stadium getting
wet tonight is about one in three, so rain gear is in order. The sky
will be mostly cloudy, and temperatures will hover in the upper 70s
during the games. Tomorrow, North Texas is at Alabama (11:30 kickoff
at Bryant-Denny Stadium); the a passing shower or thunderstorm is
likely during the game, with temperatures hovering around 80 at
kickoff, possible reaching the low to mid 80s during the game. Auburn
will host West Virginia tomorrow night (6:45 p.m. kickoff at Jordan-
Hare Stadium); that game will be played under a cloudy sky with the
risk of a few showers. And, UAB is at Troy tomorrow afternoon (1:30
p.m. kickoff); showers or storms are possible during the game with
temperatures in the low 80s at kickoff.

BIG TIME FLOODING EVENT: A cluster of tropical showers and storms
developed over the Birmingham metro late yesterday with very little
movement. There were multiple water rescues, and dozens of reports of
serious flooding across Jefferson and Shelby Counties. The total at
J.B. Elliott's home in Northeast Trussville was 6.63". Our Skywatcher
in Argo reported 5.29" of rain; other totals included 4.71" at Clay,
3.32" at Odenville, and 2.47" at Helena. Buck Creek was brief
overflowing Alabama Highway 261 in Helena, and major flooding reported
in Argo in Northeast Jefferson County
with almost one foot of water into businesses on Main Street.

TROPICS: The Atlantic basin remains quiet, and tropical storm
development is not expected through early next week.

ON THIS DATE IN 1752: The hurricane of 1752 was one of the most
devastating in Charleston's history. Although the number of lives lost
cannot be determined, a contemporary Boston press report, based on a
ship's officer's account, estimated that ninety-five people were
drowned. The maelstrom, which also struck surrounding areas, had many
long-term effects.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Afternoon High 82
WIND: SE 5-10

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A good chance of showers and storms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 82
WIND: SE 5-10

SUNDAY
Occasional showers and possibly a thunderstorm.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 84
WIND: SE 5-10

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A good chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 71 Afternoon High 85
WIND: S 5-10

TUESDAY
Warm and humid. Scattered showers and storms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 86
WIND: S 6-12

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