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...Fireworks Should Be Fine...

Well, we've got good news, and we've got bad news. You want the good
news first? OK, it will be dry for the various fireworks displays
across the area tonight. You will notice it suddenly become a little
more humid, as moisture surges into the area during the late afternoon
and evening. More good news. We will see the best rain chances we
have had in over a week tomorrow and tomorrow night. The bad news?
The frontal system that will be delivering the rain may not hang
around as long as our lawns would have liked. I had been hanging my
hat on it stalling over the Tennessee Valley (it is summer after all),
but sometimes they have a mind of their own.

FOR YOUR BACKYARD BARBECUES AND LAKE OUTINGS: Great weather for this
Independence Day across Alabama. Lots of hot sunshine and
temperatures in the 90s. Perfect for the Fourth of July. There
could be an isolated storm this afternoon somewhere the atmosphere
bubbles over, but isolated will the operative word.

FRONT TIME: As moisture surges into the area overnight, we could see
showers and storms developing. I would expect anything to come after
midnight, if it appears at all. Skies should be partly cloudy around
9 p.m. as the boom of fireworks reverberates across the countryside.

SUNDAY AND BEYOND: By morning, a low north of Nashville will be
lifting into Kentucky. A stationary front will trail from the surface
low back to another low over Texas. This low and an upper level
disturbance will slide eastward on Sunday, setting the stage for
showers and storms across Alabama. The front will move south during
the afternoon and evening, lining up near I-20 by Monday morning and
becoming stationary over South Central Alabama by Tuesday. Our rain
chances will go down by Monday afternoon, but there could be scattered
storms during the afternoon. Probabilities will be higher over South
Central Alabama.

TROPICS: The disturbance over the far eastern Atlantic has shown an
increase in convection this morning, but it is moving eastward over
cooler waters and it shows little chance of development.

LIGHTNING IS FRIGHTENING REMINDER #1: Nineteen members of a single
family were struck by a lightning bolt during a 1995 Fourth of July
evening fireworks display in Wilson Park in Visalia, North Carolina.
A bolt of lightning struck a construction crane, crossed wet ground
and surged through a fence, affecting seventy people altogether.
Fortunately, no was killed or seriously injured. It is believed to be
the most people ever struck by a single bolt of lightning.

LIGHTNING IS FRIGHTENING REMINDER #2: Eight people were injured on
this date in 2001, including one seriously, as they sought shelter in
a tent as a thunderstorm
approached then on Beer Can Island in Hillsborogh Bay, Florida. The
person holding up the metal center support rod of the tent was injured
the most seriously.

STORMY INDEPENDENCE DAY: The Fourth of July 1969 in Ohio was marred
by severe thunderstorms accompanied by three tornadoes, wind gusts of
100 mph and heavy rains of 4-15 inches across the northern part of the
state. Major flash flooding resulted. There were a total of 41
deaths and 359 injuries. Damage exceeded 66 million dollars.

Bill Murray
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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
An isolated storm possible this afternoon, then a chance of a shower
or storm by morning.
Morning Low 66
WIND: SW 5-10

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy, warm and humid. A good chance of showers and storms.
Some strong to severe.
Morning Low 71 Afternoon High 85
WIND: SW 6-14

MONDAY
A cloudy start, and a few lingering showers/storms south and east.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 85
WIND: N 6-12

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. An isolated storm possible.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 90
WIND: N 5-10

WEDNESDAY
Scattered mainly afternoon and evening showers and storms.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 93
WIND: E/SE 6-12

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Morning Edition For Saturday July 4, 2009
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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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...Happy Fourth!...

Most historical accounts of July 4th, 1776 record the weather in
Philadelphia as oppressively hot. Indeed, the spring and early summer
had been very warm and the days leading into July downright hot, but
thunderstorms on the 1st and 2nd had mercifully cooled things off by
the 3rd, when deliberations over the wording of the document was
undertaken by the delegates. Cooler conditions were still occurring
on the 4th, when the official document was released.

HOT AS A FIRECRACKER: It's supposed to be hot on July 4th in Alabama,
and this year will be no exception. High temperatures this afternoon
will be in the lower and middle 90s. One good thing is that
humidities are starting off relatively low, as they have been during
the past couple of days. But moisture should start to surge in this
evening ahead of our next weather maker. There could be an isolated
storm this afternoon, but the good news is that you should have good
conditions for fireworks watching this evening. There could be a late
night shower or storm thanks to an encroaching front. That's the
weather maker.

STRONG STORMS TOMORROW: A frontal system will approach from the north
on Sunday, triggering scattered thunderstorms. Some of these could be
on the strong to severe side, much like last Sunday. Strong winds
will be the biggest threat.

FRONT TO HANG AROUND: Now, if we're lucky, this front will stall out
somewhere just to our north through Tuesday. If that happens, we
could see enhanced shower and storm chances Monday and Tuesday also.
There are indications that the boundary may sink further south than
expected, perhaps taking the showers with it, but we can hope it hangs
up over the Tennessee Valley. Nearly every inch of Alabama is in need
of rain since the last two weeks have been generally very dry and
hot. All of our lawns could use a couple inches of rain.

REST OF THE WEEK: By midweek, we will settle back into a fairly
typical summertime pattern with widely scattered afternoon and evening
storms. Highs will be near 90, lows will be near 70.

TROPICS: By July 4th in 2005, we had already had three named storms
in that super busy Atlantic hurricane season, and we were about to
have the fourth. Tropical storm Dennis would form on July 5th that
year. It would make landfall near Navarre Beach, Florida on Sunday,
July 10th. Currently, a disturbance over the far eastern Atlantic
southwest of the Azores is the only thing worth mentioning, and it has
almost no chance of developing. The GFS model doesn't think much of
any development chances during the next 15 days. Climatologically,
there is about a 50% chance of a named storm developing during the
first half of July. It is still a little early for Cape Verde storms.
We would be more likely to see something in the Gulf, western
Caribbean or near the islands this time of year.

THREE YEARS AGO: It was a hot Fourth of July in Birmingham. It was
96F at the airport, the fifth straight day that the high at the
station was 96F. The hottest Independence Day in Birmingham was in
1921, when the high reached 102F.

Bill Murray
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TODAY
Becoming partly cloudy. An isolated PM storm possible. A chance of a
shower or storm after midnight.
Afternoon High 92
WIND: SW 6-12

SUNDAY
Warm and humid. Scattered showers and storms. Some storms could be
strong to severe.
Morning Low 73 Afternoon High 89
WIND: SW 6-12

MONDAY
Cloudy at times with a good chance of showers and storms.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon HIgh 86
WIND: SW 6-12

TUESDAY
Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 87
WIND: W 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Scattered mainly afternoon and evening showers and storms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 88
WIND: SW 6-12

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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
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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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Morning Edition For Friday July 3, 2009
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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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...Showers Return Sunday...

HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Many Alabamians will take today off and celebrate a
long Fourth of July weekend, meaning we are now in the core of the
summer season. Our weather is almost always hot this time of the year,
unless some kind of tropical system brings widespread rain and clouds.
That certainly won't happen today; in fact dry air continues to cover
much of Alabama, and we expect a sunny sky with a high in the low 90s.
Humidity levels will remain fairly low for early July in Alabama.

The weather won't change very much tomorrow. Independence Day should
be partly to mostly sunny with a high in the low 90s. We will mention
the risk of isolated showers late in the day, but most communities
should be dry, and at this point the chance of rain also looks small
at fireworks time tomorrow night (most of the shows begin at 9:00
p.m.). The only potential issue tomorrow could be the arrival of an
MCS moving into the state from the northwest.

SUNDAY AND MONDAY: The chance of showers and storms will increase on
these two days as moisture levels increase, and a surface front
approaches from the north. The rain Sunday afternoon will be most
widespread over the northern third of the state, then slowly shifting
southward for Monday. There is a decent chance many places in North
and Central Alabama will see between one-half inch of rain on these
two days, with potential for locally heavier amounts. We also note SPC
has the northern third of Alabama in a slight risk for severe weather
Sunday; we will be watching all storms for potential for wet
microbursts (small areas of damaging straight line winds).

GULF COAST WEATHER: We expect about 6 to 8 hours of sunshine tomorrow
and Sunday with the risk of a few scattered showers and storms along
the way. Showers and storms should be a little more widespread on the
coast Monday with about 4 to 6 hours of sun. Highs tomorrow and Sunday
will be in the 87 to 90 degree range along the immediate coast, with
mid 90s likely for inland areas. Once again, no sign of any tropical
storm issues through early next week.

HODGEPODGE: Hottest place in the nation yesterday was Death Valley, CA
with 119 degrees. We note the records show a high of 105 degrees at
Dothan yesterday; we continue to question the accuracy of the numbers
we are seeing from that station, but Mobile also was in the triple
digits with 101, so that high in Dothan might not be far from the
truth. Portland, Maine was cool and wet yesterday; the high was only
59 degrees, and the city picked up 1.21" of rain. Cold spot in the
nation was Barter Island, Alaska with 34 degrees.

ON THIS DATE IN 1998: Severe wildfire outbreak continued across
Florida as severe drought contributed to wildfires that consumed
480,000 acres of land, destroyed 356 structures and caused over $270
million in damages.

James Spann
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TODAY
Mostly sunny.
Afternoon High 91
WIND: NW 6-12

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Isolated showers late in the day and at night.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 92
WIND: SW 6-12

SUNDAY
Warm and humid with scattered showers and storms.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon High 89
WIND: SW 6-12

MONDAY
Occasionally cloudy. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 72 Afternoon HIgh 86
WIND: W 7-14

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Scattered showers and storms, most numerous south of
Birmingham.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 89
WIND: NW 7-14

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...Another Sunny Day Friday...

FEW, IF ANY, STORMS FOR JULY 4TH: The weather is rather benign across
Alabama and we do not see any notable change in this pattern until
late in the weekend and early next week. The good old dew point was
mostly in the 50s across North and Central Alabama this afternoon,
which gives you a better comfort zone even if the old thermometer goes
above 90. Temperatures tonight will again be in the 50s. We expect low
90s again tomorrow, but again fairly low humidity.

FOCUS ON THE HOLIDAY: We are seeing less and less evidence of your
picnic or backyard barbeque being bothered by rain Saturday. We cannot
totally rule out a shower or storm, but if it happens it should be
quite late in the day or early evening. We really do not think you
will see any. High temperatures Saturday afternoon will be in the
lower 90s, but it could easily be in the mid 90s in parts of West and
South Alabama.

FIREWORKS TIME: The official time of sunset Saturday is around 8:00
p.m. Of course, that is too early to start the fireworks. Usually,
most of the organized fireworks start around 8:45 or 9:00 p.m. We
think the chance of a shower or storm at that time will be extremely
small and temperatures will be in the lower 80s. Not bad.

TROPICAL AND BEACH WEATHER: Only a small risk of a thunderstorm
tomorrow along the Alabama/NW Florida coast and some widely scattered
ones for the July 4 holiday. A slightly better chance on Sunday, but
the better chance of all will be on Monday. High temperatures between
90 and 95. A survey of sea surface temperatures show very warm water
along the coast with water temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. We
even saw a water temperature of 92 off Waveland, Mississippi. Tropical
storms and hurricanes feast on water that warm, but there are no signs
of any development.

DEADHORSE: What a great name and we use that one to start our roaming
around the countryside. That town near the north edge of Alaska will
have highs 45 to 55 for Independence Day and lows in the 30s. The NE
USA continues awash. In the last 24 hours, 5.67 inches of rain at
Easton, New York and 6.25 inches at South Argyle, both in Washington
County. Numerous thunderstorms were bothering Boston today as well as
much of Connecticut and Delaware. Tallahassee had the 4th hottest June
on record. The 4.72 inches of rain at Tampa yesterday made it the 6th
wettest July day since records started in 1890. Bangor, Maine had
their wettest June ever with 8.12 inches. Coldest temperatures this
morning 34 at Barter Island, Alaska and 35 at Meacham, Oregon.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: I want to steal a little bit of space
from Little Miss Molly today to encourage us all to offer full support
to our far-flung military personnel protecting our freedom in the most
remote of locations. That means a lot of prayer, not only for the
troops, but for their families back home. As for Little Miss Molly,
she had another long sleep. I have never seen her happier. She loves
the whole wide world, including the postman, the pizza guy, neighbors
walking around the track, door-to-door salesmen and even me! She
checks everyone out. At 4:02 this morning, Molly suddenly realized she
was not snuggled up to me on the king-size bed. She stood up,
stretched her neck, yawned and slammed her little body against my
knees trying to get as close as possible. I loved every minute. Life
goes on.

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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 67
WIND: N 3-6

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A hot afternoon.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 92
WIND: N 7-14

SATURDAY
More sun than clouds. A very slight risk of a late thunderstorm.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 92
WIND: W 6-12

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly afternoon
and evening.
Morning Low 73 Afternoon High 89
WIND: S 6-12

MONDAY
Cloudy at times. A good chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 73 Afternoon High 87
WIND: S 7-14

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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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...Summer Sunshine...

GETTING DRY: Birmingham's rain surplus for the year is fading; we are
only 0.39" above average since January 1, and topsoil continues to
decrease statewide with the recent dry spell. Today will be yet
another dry day with a good supply of sunshine and a high in the low
90s. Some West Alabama communities will reach the mid 90s, but
dewpoints remain rather low, meaning humidity levels lower than
average for a summer day in Alabama. Tomorrow looks dry as well, but
we will be watching radars over Missouri and Arkansas for thunderstorm
development during the day; those storms could move into Northwest
Alabama tomorrow night.

HOLIDAY WEEKEND: The computer models are trending drier on Saturday,
and we will now just mention a chance of isolated showers and storms
Saturday afternoon and into Saturday night. The day will also be
warmer than originally thought with the better supply of sunshine;
looks like most places will see a high in the low 90s. For now, the
chance of any one spot getting wet around 9:00 Saturday night, when
most fireworks displays begin, looks very small.

However, moisture levels will increase Sunday, and with the approach
of a surface front, showers and storms should become more numerous,
especially over the northern
third of the state. The front should stall out somewhere over
Tennessee Monday, and we will maintain a chance of scattered showers
and storms into the first half of next week. Afternoon highs should
drop into the 87 to 90 degree range Sunday and Monday thanks to showers.

BEACH GETAWAY: You can bet the beaches will be packed in coming days
as we approach the Fourth of July weekend. The weather looks pretty
decent; expect about 7 to 9 hours of sunshine each day through Sunday
with just a few scattered showers and storms. Afternoon highs along
the immediate coast will be close to 90, with mid 90s a few miles
inland. The sea water temperature at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab last
night was 87 degrees, and there is no sign of any tropical storm
formation through the weekend.

SOUTH ALABAMA HEAT: Dothan continues to be one of the hottest places
in the nation; their high yesterday was 102 degrees. Mobile reached 97
thanks to a persistent offshore flow; once the winds veer to the
south, the sea breeze will limit highs around Mobile Bay and the
inland areas of the Gulf Coast to around 90.

ON THIS DATE IN 1989: Midland TX recorded their all-time record high
with a reading of 112 degrees. Meanwhile, the morning low of 35 in
Alamosa CO was a record for the date, but the mercury would rise to 88
the same day to record a new high temperature mark for the date - all
in the same day!

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TODAY
Mostly sunny.
Afternoon High 92
WIND: NW 7-14

FRIDAY
A good supply of sunshine.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 91
WIND: NW 6-12

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Isolated afternoon showers and storms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 92
WIND: SW 6-12

SUNDAY
Warm and humid with scattered showers and storms.
Morning Low 73 Afternoon High 89
WIND: S 6-12

MONDAY
Occasionally cloudy. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 73 Afternoon HIgh 87
WIND: S 6-12

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...The Alabama Story...

TYPICAL MID-SUMMER: June is gone and now we get into July, the heart
of our summer season. Based on long-term records, the hottest part of
our year is from mid-July to mid-August. During that 30-day period,
the average high temperature for Birmingham is 91 degrees. It starts a
slow decline in mid-August and drops to 88 by August 31. July is also
known as a thunderstorm month. Most years we have a better chance of a
storm developing in the heat and humidity of a July afternoon. We are
also at a time where there is a slightly better chance of a tropical
disturbance than there is in June. Even so, later in August and
September enhances a threat of a tropical storm or
hurricane.

OUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND: We are experiencing fairly comfortable weather
now which should last at least through Friday. Latest model data hints
that the chance of a shower or thunderstorm on the 4th will be fewer
in number than earlier anticipated. In our new forecast, we are using
the terminology widely scattered, mainly afternoon thunderstorms, with
a high temperature near 90. There should be an increase in showers and
thunderstorms on Sunday. At least we are not baking in 95 to 98 degree
heat for a few days. In fact, another weak frontal system, now stalled
near the Tennessee border, wants to wiggle its way into Central
Alabama by tomorrow and stall there for at least two days.

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS: Most of the celebrations begin around 9:00
p.m. We think there will be a good chance that thunderstorms will not
interrupt. The widely scattered ones forming Saturday afternoon should
mostly die away by 9:00 p.m. Temperatures will still be 80 or better
at that time.

TORNADO SCORECARD: There is a bit of good news, if you can call it
that, because we have only had 21 tornado deaths nationwide as
compared to 121 by the end of June last year. Essentially the tornado
season ends by the end of June, even in the middle part of the
country, but not completely. The Northern Plains and Upper Midwest,
places like the Dakotas can still have them in July and finally the
best chance swings northward into the Canadian Plains, although they
do not have nearly as many as the USA.

GLOBAL ROAMING: The Big Apple continues to have real weather
problems. They are under a threat of severe thunderstorms this
afternoon and more heavy rain. In Central Park, the official June rain
amount for New York was 10.06 inches and they had measurable rain on
19 of the 30 days. Hottest in the lower 48 Tuesday was 121 in Death
Valley. A high of 117 was expected in Baghdad today and 118 tomorrow.
Let us continue to pray for our troops as they gradually move out.
Just to cool you off, 18 inches of snow was on the ground between
February 13-18, 1960 at Moulton in Lawrence County of NW Alabama.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Everyone here seems to think that Little
Miss Molly set an all-time record yesterday with expendable energy.
After several nights of good sleep, her enthusiasm was explosive. At
one point, she had one of her balls in her mouth shaking it
vigorously. It got away from her and flew all the way into the
kitchen. She sure did look startled. She also completely dishevelled
our king-size bed by plowing under the spread and jumping from side to
side. She still has the uncanny ability to smell the CR (Community
Rabbit) before I can even see it. Life goes on.

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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
Clear.
Morning Low 66
WIND: NW 4-6

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 92
WIND: NW 6-12

FRIDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 91
WIND: N 6-12

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Widely scattered, mainly afternoon, thunderstorms.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 90
WIND: NE 4-7

SUNDAY
Warm and humid with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 73 Afternoon High 89
WIND: SW 7-14

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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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...Only Isolated Showers Today...

MOSTLY DRY: A surface front is expected to pass through this part of
Alabama this afternoon, but with a very dry airmass in place, we don't
expect much in the way of rain. Our local RPM model does hint at a
band of showers forming along the front this afternoon, especially
south of Birmingham, but those will be dropping southward for much of
North Alabama will remain dry. The high today will be in the low to
mid 90s, and like recent days the humidity will be fairly low for mid-
summer in Alabama.
A new surge of drier air will follow the front this afternoon, and we
have removed the mention of showers in our formal forecast for
tomorrow. The high will be in the low 90s with a good supply of
sunshine.

FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: Moist air returns to most Alabama at the end
of the week, and we will mention some risk of a shower or storm Friday
afternoon, but those storms should be scattered. Then, for the Fourth
of July weekend, expect a mixture of clouds and sunshine Saturday and
Sunday with scattered showers and thunderstorms both days. We are
looking at highs only in the 87 to 90 degree range due to the expected
showers, but there will be a few decent intervals of sunshine. The
chance of scattered showers and storms should linger into early next
week, but there is some potential for drier air to creep into North
Alabama again on Tuesday. Remember, surface fronts rarely make it
south of I-20 this time of the year, so any intrusion of drier air in
July is very temporary.

CHECKING THE BEACH: A check of the sea water temperature at the
Dauphin Island Sea Lab on the Alabama Gulf coast last night revealed
87 degrees; the water has been as warm as 90 degrees at times in the
past few days. The weather won't change much through the weekend;
about 6 to 8 hours of sunshine each day along with the risk of a few
scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs along the immediate coast
will be in the upper 80s, with low to mid 90s just a few miles inland.
No sign of any tropical storm formation for now, but we will watch the
old stalled front that is currently draped over the northern Gulf.
Most of the rain with this feature is expected to fall over Central
and South Florida through Friday.

ON THIS DATE IN 1988: 4 inches of snow at Mt. Washington NH. 34
degrees at Barre Falls, MA. These wintry conditions occurred in the
middle of one of the hottest summers on record.

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TODAY
A good supply of sunshine. Isolated showers this afternoon.
Afternoon High 93
WIND: W 7-14

THURSDAY
Partly to mostly sunny.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 91
WIND: NW 6-12

FRIDAY
Sunny during the morning; an afternoon storm is possible in a few spots.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 89
WIND: SW 6-12

SATURDAY
Mixed sun and clouds. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 69 Afternoon High 89
WIND: S 6-12

SUNDAY
Warm and humid with scattered showers and storms.
Morning Low 70 Afternoon High 88
WIND: S 6-12

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...Two More Dry Days...

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR JULY 4: There was a touch of October in
the air across Alabama today—maybe not as cool as October, but the
humidity was low and visibility was great over the entire state. The
dew point is what we rely on to tell us how dry it is instead of the
relative humidity. This afternoon, the good old dew point was in the
upper 40s and low 50s in NE Alabama and even some upper 50s all the
way to the Florida border. Translation: even if the high temperature
sneaks up to around 90 or so, it will not feel that hot and the old
tired thermometer will fall off more quickly after sunset.

It was pleasantly cool across North and Central Alabama this morning.
Only in extreme south was it not so pleasant. Here is a selection of
low temperatures:

54 Muscadine
55 Scrougout, Broomtown
56 Cottondale
57 Hamilton, Lafayette
59 Hanceville, Ft. Payne, Concord/Hueytown
63 Birmingham

JULY 4 HOLIDAY: The temperature will not be so disagreeable, but the
humidity will be on the way back up and we will have to look for the
possibility of some scattered and showers mostly during the afternoon.
It will not be an all-day rain situation and the chance of a shower or
thunderstorm will still be with us for the rest of the weekend and
even on Monday. Another front over the Ohio Valley today wants to ease
down into North Alabama later tomorrow and then stall over the central
part of the state and pretty much stay there into the weekend.

REST OF THE SUMMER: The official 90-day outlook for July, August and
September calls for hotter temperatures in the West, especially in the
Great Basin. Temperatures should average cooler than average in
Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois and close to average elsewhere
including Alabama. May we caution you in the strongest language
possible that forecasts that far ahead should be taken with a grain of
salt—maybe even an entire huge block of salt like we used to see in a
pasture for livestock to lick. Remember those?

TROPICAL AND BEACH WEATHER: The Tropics are still quiet. Down along
the Alabama/NW Florida coast a few thunderstorms will show up Thursday
and Friday and a better chance on Saturday. High temperatures 90-93.

AN OASIS FROM THE HEAT: Our two children were practically raised on
Mt. Cheaha and DeSoto State Park. That was our main retreat to get
some peace and quiet and enjoy the great scenery. It is noticeably
cooler in both places. Brian and Jane Peters now practically live in
their camper atop Mt. Cheaha—the highest point in Alabama. Atop that
mountain this afternoon, it was only 82 with a dew point of 55 and the
wind has been as high as 25 mph. In the Great Smoky Mountains, Mt.
LeConte is also an oasis. They had a low of 46 this morning.

GLOBAL ROAMING: 121 in Death Valley was the hottest yesterday. 33 at
Meacham, Oregon and 31 at Barrow, Alaska were the two cold spots this
morning. More severe weather for the northeast where a Severe
Thunderstorm Watch was in effect for part of New Jersey, Eastern
Pennsylvania and the east half of New York State. There was also a
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Arkansas and East Oklahoma.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: The majority owner objects when I say
that Little Miss Molly resembles a swamp rat when she comes home from
the beauty shop. She looks so much smaller after a haircut. She looks
long and narrow and it appears that she can run like a bullet. She
smells good for 3 or 4 days afterwards. They use shampoo. She gets a
lot of rubdowns. After 3 days of rest, she had more energy than we
have ever seen.

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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
Clear with pleasant temperatures.
Morning Low 63
WIND: SW 4-6

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Low humidity.
Morning Low 63 Afternoon High 92
WIND: W 7-14

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. An isolated afternoon thunderstorm possible.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 91
WIND: NW 5-10

FRIDAY
Morning sunshine, but scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 90
WIND: N 5-10

SATURDAY
Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 89
WIND: S 6-12

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Morning Edition For Tuesday June 30, 2009
===================================================================
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.
===================================================================

...Very Dry Air Covers Alabama...

LOW HUMIDITY LEVELS CONTINUE: While we are forecasting a high in the
low 90s this afternoon, dewpoints will remain in the 50s, and the
humidity should drop to near 30 percent during the heat of the day,
making for a fairly comfortable last day of June in Alabama. With such
dry air in place, there is no chance of rain today, and temperatures
will drop well down in the 60s late tonight. Some of the cooler spots
across North Alabama could reach the upper 50s by daybreak tomorrow.

WE COULD USE SOME RAIN: Birmingham's rain total for the year is
29.58", and the surplus is down to 0.69". Soil moisture continues to
decrease, so some rain would not be a bad thing. We will introduce the
risk of a few afternoon storms on Thursday and Friday, but they will
be rather scattered in nature. The chance of any one spot getting wet
on these days is about one in four.

HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Moisture levels will increase over the Fourth of July
weekend, and it looks like we will see a general increase in the
number of showers and thunderstorms Saturday through Monday. Of
course, the rain won't be continuous, and there should be some decent
intervals of sunshine. Because of the expected increase in showers,
afternoon highs will be limited to the upper 80s across much of North-
Central Alabama.

TROPICS: The Atlantic basin for now is quiet, and tropical storm
formation is not expected through mid-week. We have yet to have a
named storm this season; the last time
we made it through the end of June without a tropical storm was in 2004.

AT THE BEACH: Expect about 6 to 8 hours of sunshine each day through
Friday with the daily risk of a few scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Highs along the immediate coast will be in the upper
80s, and we noted that the sea water temperature yesterday at the
Dauphin Island Sea Lab reached a very warm 90 degrees.

NICE BREAK FROM THE HEAT: The high yesterday at Crossville and
Russellville was only 85 degrees; Anniston also failed to reach 90,
the high there was 90. Birmingham's official high was 90 degrees. But,
south of the surface boundary over Central Alabama, the day was
sizzling over South Alabama, where the high in Dothan and Mobile was
99 degrees.

ON THIS DATE IN 1994: Tropical Storm Alberto moved inland near Panama
City, Florida, causing virtually no damage. The storm then stalled
over south Georgia. Over 20 inches of rain fell in some areas, causing
extensive flooding that drove 30,000 people from their homes. I
covered this storm as it moved inland from Fort Walton Beach.

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TODAY
Sunny with low humidity.
Afternoon High 91
WIND: NW 7-14

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 63 Afternoon High 92
WIND: NW 7-14

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. An afternoon thunderstorm is possible.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 91
WIND: S 5-10

FRIDAY
Morning sunshine; scattered afternoon showers or storms.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 90
WIND: S 6-12

SATURDAY
Mixed sun and clouds. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 89
WIND: S 6-12

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Morning Edition For Tuesday June 30, 2009
===================================================================
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.
===================================================================

...Very Dry Air Covers Alabama...

LOW HUMIDITY LEVELS CONTINUE: While we are forecasting a high in the
low 90s this afternoon, dewpoints will remain in the 50s, and the
humidity should drop to near 30 percent during the heat of the day,
making for a fairly comfortable last day of June in Alabama. With such
dry air in place, there is no chance of rain today, and temperatures
will drop well down in the 60s late tonight. Some of the cooler spots
across North Alabama could reach the upper 50s by daybreak tomorrow.

WE COULD USE SOME RAIN: Birmingham's rain total for the year is
29.58", and the surplus is down to 0.69". Soil moisture continues to
decrease, so some rain would not be a bad thing. We will introduce the
risk of a few afternoon storms on Thursday and Friday, but they will
be rather scattered in nature. The chance of any one spot getting wet
on these days is about one in four.

HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Moisture levels will increase over the Fourth of July
weekend, and it looks like we will see a general increase in the
number of showers and thunderstorms Saturday through Monday. Of
course, the rain won't be continuous, and there should be some decent
intervals of sunshine. Because of the expected increase in showers,
afternoon highs will be limited to the upper 80s across much of North-
Central Alabama.

TROPICS: The Atlantic basin for now is quiet, and tropical storm
formation is not expected through mid-week. We have yet to have a
named storm this season; the last time
we made it through the end of June without a tropical storm was in 2004.

AT THE BEACH: Expect about 6 to 8 hours of sunshine each day through
Friday with the daily risk of a few scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Highs along the immediate coast will be in the upper
80s, and we noted that the sea water temperature yesterday at the
Dauphin Island Sea Lab reached a very warm 90 degrees.

NICE BREAK FROM THE HEAT: The high yesterday at Crossville and
Russellville was only 85 degrees; Anniston also failed to reach 90,
the high there was 90. Birmingham's official high was 90 degrees. But,
south of the surface boundary over Central Alabama, the day was
sizzling over South Alabama, where the high in Dothan and Mobile was
99 degrees.

ON THIS DATE IN 1994: Tropical Storm Alberto moved inland near Panama
City, Florida, causing virtually no damage. The storm then stalled
over south Georgia. Over 20 inches of rain fell in some areas, causing
extensive flooding that drove 30,000 people from their homes. I
covered this storm as it moved inland from Fort Walton Beach.

James Spann
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TODAY
Sunny with low humidity.
Afternoon High 91
WIND: NW 7-14

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 63 Afternoon High 92
WIND: NW 7-14

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. An afternoon thunderstorm is possible.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 91
WIND: S 5-10

FRIDAY
Morning sunshine; scattered afternoon showers or storms.
Morning Low 67 Afternoon High 90
WIND: S 6-12

SATURDAY
Mixed sun and clouds. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 89
WIND: S 6-12

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...Heat Backs Off...

COOLER NIGHTS: Yesterday about this time, it was around 100 degrees
in Huntsville. This afternoon it was only around 87 and the humidity
is much lower this afternoon. In fact, the dew point in parts of the
Tennessee Valley was as low as 46 this afternoon. So what does all
this mean?

It means you will be more comfortable for the next two or three days
even though the stubborn thermometer will cross the 90-degree mark
every day. You will really notice it at night. We look for low
temperatures to drop into the lower 60s tonight over much of North and
Central Alabama. Indeed, there could be some upper 50s in the cooler
valleys of NE Alabama.

We can credit this improved weather to a cool front that pushed into
the state overnight. That front was slowing down over South Alabama
this afternoon. It will eventually head back north.

Whereas we had lots of showers and thunderstorms Sunday and even a
severe thunderstorm watch, most of the state is without thunderstorms
this afternoon. In fact, they
were limited mostly to North Florida and along the Mississippi coast.

DRYNESS CREEPING IN: We are certainly not in a drought again, but we
have heard a lot of people say lately that they need rain. Some
communities in Alabama received some very beneficial amounts yesterday
along with some scattered wind damage. Just a few of the heavier
amounts:

1.56 Guntersville Dam
2.99 Union Grove (Marshall County)
0.62 Anniston Airport

TROPICAL AND BEACH WEATHER: The Tropics are quiet, although there are
a few tropical waves in the Atlantic. There almost always are this
time of year. Along the Alabama/NW Florida coast there will be some
scattered thunderstorms Tuesday, but few in number on Wednesday and
Thursday. High temperatures will be around 92.

CRESCENT CITY: When I go in search of cool temperatures, one of the
first places I think of is Crescent City on the extreme NW California
coast. We have been getting hourly weather from there for many years.
They had temperatures in the 50s this afternoon and will have 40s at
night. They almost always have a cool refreshing breeze off the
Pacific Ocean. It is in an area where rhododendron bushes grow to 12
feet. Roaming the rest of the globe, 121 in Death Valley Sunday. 34
this morning in Yellowstone National Park. 27 this morning at Barrow,
Alaska. Expected to be 92 below zero at Vostok, Antarctica.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Every time Little Miss Molly goes to the
beauty shop, where she does not get to take naps, she comes home happy
as can be, but also tired. She often sleeps longer for the next 2 or 3
days. Last night was no exception. She slept until 10:00 this morning.
She goes through the same ritual every morning when she finally wakes
up. She will yawn and stretch for 3 or 4 minutes and pull herself
across the king-size bed on her belly wanting me to give her a
rubdown. As soon as that is over, she propels off the bed like a
rocket and often ready to play ball. Life goes on.

J. B. Elliott
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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
Clear and cooler.
Morning Low 63
WIND: NW 4-6

TUESDAY
Sunny. Noticeably lower humidity.
Morning Low 63 Afternoon High 93
WIND: NW 7-14

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 64 Afternoon High 92
WIND: NW 6-12

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A few afternoon thunderstorms.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 92
WIND: NW 5-10

FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of a thunderstorm.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 90
WIND: SE 5-10

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Morning Edition For Monday June 29, 2009
===================================================================
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.
===================================================================

Sunday was another very hot day across Alabama. For some spots, it was
the hottest day of the year, following on the heels of a hot Saturday
that had been the hottest until then. Tuscaloosa topped out at 99F for
the second straight day. Huntsville hit the century mark, their
highest reading so far this year. The above average heat is a thing of
the past though, thanks to a cold front that moved into the state.
That front will open the door for some drier and slightly cooler air
that will filter into Alabama today. Temperatures will run about 5-8
degrees cooler than the past couple of days, and you will notice a big
difference in the humidity. And lows tonight in the 60s will feel
quite nice, thank you.
THE WEEK AHEAD: Today will be partly cloudy. There could be a few
showers and storms well to the southeast of Birmingham, in the
vicinity of the front. Skies will clear tonight and Tuesday will be
mostly sunny. It will still be seasonably hot, with highs around 90F,
but the humidity will be in the 30% range. Wednesday will be partly
cloudy and mainly dry, although we will be in a northwesterly flow
aloft, that could fling a disturbance at us, with the attendant threat
of a thunderstorm. Moisture levels will start to rise again by
Thursday, and Friday looks like it could feature a fairly good chance
of showers and storms. Expect seasonable temperatures to continue
until Thursday. If Friday is wetter, it would be cooler as well.

INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND OUTLOOK: The good news is that it seems some
drier air may settle into Alabama along with high pressure for the
weekend, and that would mean fire weather for barbecues, lake trips
and Fourth of July fireworks. Of course, that could change, but for
now, the weekend looks promising.

VOODOOLAND: It looks like the July 8th-15th period will be rather
unsettled across the Deep South, with lots of moisture around to fuel
showers and storms. It could be a period of above normal precipitation.

TROPICS: The disturbance that is moving through the southern Gulf of
Mexico is of very little consequence. It has become very disorganized
and chances of tropical cyclone development from the system are very
low.

ON THIS DATE IN 1826: Thomas Jefferson made his last entry in his
weather observation log on this date, just six days before he died.
The weather held a fascination for Jefferson as it does for most
people, and he made regular weather observations at Monticello. He
bought his first thermometer while working on the Declaration of
Independence and his first barometer shortly thereafter.

ON THIS DATE IN 2003: Tropical Storm Bill made landfall south of
Houma, LA with top winds of 60 mph, spreading a six foot storm surge
across the low lying portions of the Louisiana Coast. For the second
time in two years, the town of Montegut, LA was flooded after the
town's protection levee was breeched. "Wild Bill" dumped five to eight
inches from Louisiana to Alabama. A tornado at Reserve, LA injured
four people. The second named storm of this Atlantic hurricane season
will also be Bill.

ALABAMAWX.COM BLOG HIGHLIGHT: Looking back at June and ahead toward
July...

Bill Murray
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TODAY
Slightly cooler and less humid. Slight chance of a shower or storm
well south and east of Birmingham.
Afternoon High 90
WIND: NW 6-14

TUESDAY
A pleasant summer day. Mostly sunny and seasonably warm.
Morning Low 65 Afternoon High 91
WIND: N 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of a shower or storm.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 90
WIND: W/NW 6-12

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy.
Morning Low 66 Afternoon High 92
WIND: W 6-12

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and storms.
Morning Low 68 Afternoon High 89
WIND: NW 6-12

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