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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday February 11, 2010
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UAB vs. Marshall
Saturday - February 13 - 7:00 p.m. - Bartow Arena
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To receive photo instructions, or for more information on UAB Basketball group experiences, call (205) 934-6633
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...Potential Winter Storm Ahead...

WINTER STORM WATCH FOR SOUTHERN HALF OF ALABAMA: Our weather will remain dry and cold today with a generally cloudy sky. But, of course, most of our attention this morning is focused on weather developments expected tomorrow. A winter storm will parts of the Deep South with snow potential almost to the Gulf Coast.

WHERE AND HOW MUCH? The NWS continues a winter storm watch for roughly the southern half of Alabama for tomorrow. We believe the heaviest snow, generally in the 1 to 3 inch range, will be between U.S. 80 and U.S. 84. Some cities in this zone include Monroeville, Evergreen, Ozark, Greenville, Troy, Eufaula, Auburn, and Union Springs. Isolated amounts to 5 inches are possible in this patr of South Alabama, but we won't be able to identify these areas until the snow bands actually set up tomorrow morning.

For the I-20 corridor (Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Anniston), the snow tomorrow will be light, and we don't expect too many problems. A dusting is likely, with a few spots perhaps picking up one inch. North of I-20, only scattered light snow or snow flurries are expected with no significant accumulation.

It is interesting to note that accumulating snow is possible as far south as I-10, including cities like Mobile, Spanish Fort, and Bay Minette. And, snow flakes could mix with rain in the immediate coastal communities like Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

WHEN? The snow should move into Southwest Alabama early tomorrow morning, with snow overspreading the southern half of the state during the day. All of the snow should be out of Alabama by 9:00 tomorrow night.

TO THE WEST: The NWS in Jackson is forecasting snow amounts of 3 to 5 inches along I-20 from Jackson to Meridian, with potential of 4 to 6 inches for the communities south of I-20 in Mississippi. Snow is also likely late tonight and tomorrow morning over Louisiana, generally north of I-10. However, New Orleans could see a few snow flakes as well.

THE WEEKEND/NEXT WEEK: Saturday will be dry and cold. Then, a clipper type system will bring the risk of a little light rain or snow to Alabama Sunday afternoon, followed by much colder air early next week. Looks like we stay below freezing all day Monday with a few snow flurries around. Mid-week looks dry and cold.

STORM ALERT 2010 IS COMING TO WALKER COUNTY TONIGHT: Our annual severe weather rolls along; our next stop will be tonight 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.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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TODAY
Mostly cloudy and cold.
Afternoon High 44
WIND: NW 6-12

FRIDAY
Breezy with snow likely; best chance of accumulating snow south of I-20.
Morning Low 27 Afternoon High 37
WIND: N 10-18

SATURDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 24 Afternoon High 42
WIND: N 7-14

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy and cold. A chance of light rain or snow by afternoon.
Morning Low 27 Afternoon High 44
WIND: NW 10-20

MONDAY
Windy and very cold with snow flurries.
Morning Low 24 Afternoon High 32
WIND: N 12-22

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