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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday February 4, 2010
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...Big Soaking Ahead...

ANOTHER WET-DOWN: Yet another strong storm system has developed in the El Nino enhanced southern branch of the jet stream, and promises to bring lots of rain to our state during the next 36 hours. Rain will move into Alabama this morning, and will be widespread statewide this afternoon and tonight. The rain could be heavy at times, and the latest computer model data hints that most communities will see around two inches of rain, with potential for isolated amounts to three inches. While we don't expect any major flooding issues, some isolated problems will be possible since the ground is relatively saturated. The heaviest rain will move to the east of Alabama tomorrow, but occasional light rain or drizzle will continue across our state.

COLDER AIR FOR THE WEEKEND: Saturday looks like a rather raw day, with low clouds, a chilly north wind, and temperatures holding in the low to mid 40s much of the day. There could be a little drizzle Saturday morning, but most of the day will be dry. Sunday will be brighter with the return of sunshine along with a high in the mid to upper 40s.

TO THE NORTH: While we are soaked here in the Deep South, a big snow event will unfold for the general area from near Indianapolis to Cincinnati to Washington and Baltimore. Some places west of the District of Columbia could see over two feet of snow through Saturday, and freezing rain is possible as far south as the Carolinas and the northeast corner of Georgia.

NEXT WEEK: The next storm system will roll into Alabama early in the week, with rain likely by Monday night and part of the day Tuesday. For now, it looks like the atmosphere will be sufficiently warm for all rain, but some snow is possible over far North Alabama and Tennessee. Then, much colder air will blow into the state in the wake of that system during the middle of the week.

ON THIS DATE IN 1996: A cold wave was impacting much of the eastern U.S.; Birmingham's low that morning was 4 degrees. The temperature in Waterloo, Iowa final went above zero at 3pm to break an amazing string of 139 hours below zero that started at 7pm on January 30, 1996. LaCrosse, Wisconsin set its record for longest period of subzero temperatures (144 hours). Baton Rouge, LA. recorded their all-time record high barometric pressure with a reading of 30.82 inches.

STORM ALERT 2010 IS COMING TO WALKER COUNTY: Our annual severe weather rolls along; our next stop will be on Thursday February 11 at Bevill State Community College in Sumiton. You can meet the ABC 33/40 Weather team, see some amazing Alabama weather stories, learn how to keep your family safe this tornado season, and win some cool stuff. The show begins at 7:00; be sure and get there early to get a good seat. The tour will come to Hale County for the first time on Thursday Feb. 18; we will be at Hale County High School in Moundville.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Cloudy and breezy with rain moving in. Windy with widespread rain tonight, heavy at times.
Afternoon High 55
WIND: E 12-22

FRIDAY
Cloudy with periods of light rain or drizzle.
Morning Low 45 Afternoon High 53
WIND: W 8-16

SATURDAY
Cloudy, breezy, and colder.
Morning Low 37 Afternoon High 45
WIND: N 10-20

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 29 Afternoon High 47
WIND: NE 5-10

MONDAY
Increasing clouds. A chance of rain Monday night.
Morning Low 32 Afternoon High 52
WIND: SE 6-12

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