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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Wednesday October 28, 2009
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DRY WEDNESDAY: Expect a warmer day across Alabama as temperatures rise
into the low 70s this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. But,
to the west, our eyes are on a powerful upper trough producing heavy
snow for the Rocky Mountain region; that system will impact Alabama
before the week is over.

TOMORROW AND FRIDAY: Clouds will begin to increase tomorrow as winds
veer around to the south, and we will mention the risk of a few
scattered showers late tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night. The rain
won't be especially widespread with the main system still well to the
west. Pretty much the same story Friday; it will be a warm and breezy
day with more clouds than sun and the risk of scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Highs on Thursday and Friday will be up in the mid 70s,
with potential for upper 70s over the western counties of the state.
Severe storms will be possible in states west of Alabama on Thursday
and Friday as the upper trough slowly moves eastward. Stronger storms
could ease into Alabama late Friday night.

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND: The last several runs of the GFS model have slowed
the storm system down considerably, and we are now going to have to
maintain a chance of showers and thunderstorms into Saturday. In fact,
we might have a risk of strong to severe thunderstorms on Saturday
with excellent upper dynamics. The big question involves the amount of
surface based instability available. The rain could be heavy at times
late Friday night and Saturday, with amounts of 1 to 2 inches likely.
The rain will finally move out of the state by late Saturday
afternoon, hopefully by the time the trick-or-treaters begin their
work. Looks like you will need the rain gear for Saturday's Magic City
Classic at Legion Field. Sunday still looks nice, with a sunny sky and
a high around 70. A perfect day for the Amp Energy 500 at the
Talladega Superspeedway.

TUESDAY'S RAIN: The heaviest rain fell across the southeast half of
Alabama yesterday; totals included 2.10" at Troy, 1.94" at Dothan, and
1.49" at Auburn. Amounts were much lighter up this way; Birmingham's
official rain total was only 0.16".

STORM ALERT XTREME: Want to be trained as a storm spotter? Want to
join the ABC 33/40 Skywatcher team? Our annual training event, Storm
Alert Xtreme, is coming up on Saturday November 14 at the BJCC during
the annual Birmingham International Auto Show. You will be trained by
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trained over 6,000 Alabama storm spotters over the years). We
encourage all of our Skywatchers to attend this every year; you simply
cannot get enough training. We will begin at 9:30, and be out by 3:30.
And, everyone that attends Storm Alert Xtreme gets free admission to
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TODAY
Partly to mostly sunny and warmer.
Afternoon High 71
WIND: SW 5-10

THURSDAY
Increasing clouds. A late afternoon shower possible.
Morning Low 57 Afternoon High 76
WIND: SE 6-12

FRIDAY
Mild and breezy with scattered showers and storms. Strong storms
possible Friday night.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 77
WIND: SW 10-15

SATURDAY
A good chance of showers and strong thunderstorms.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 72
WIND: SW 10-20

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny and pleasant.
Morning Low 49 Afternoon High 70
WIND: NW 6-12

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