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Saturday, January 16, 2010

ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Saturday January 16, 2010
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BELIEVE

When you hear the name "Jesus," what comes to your mind?

Do you think of Him as a good man, a teacher of morals...or
as the Savior, Lord and Treasure of your life? What you believe
about Jesus determines how you live your life...from the way
you treat people...to what you treasure most.

Join us this Sunday at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover.
We'll look at what it means to truly believe...and why it matters.

Hunter Street is located at 2600 John Hawkins Parkway (Hwy 150)
in Hoover. Sunday service times are 8:05, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.

For more information, visit http://www.hunterstreet.org or
call 205-985-7295
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...Windy and Wet Tonight...

A low pressure system moving out of the Gulf of Mexico will bring rainy and windy conditions to Alabama through tonight. The low should move up the I-65 and I-85 corridors tonight. The rain will end tonight, although there could be a little left over light rain or drizzle Sunday. Nicer weather will set up shop for the start of the week with another rain system at midweek and a big storm system next weekend.

FOR YOUR SATURDAY: The track of the low will determine your rainfall amounts, wind direction and the chance of a little thunder. If the low takes I-65/I-85, Central Alabama will see southeast and east winds, shifting to northeast overnight. A more northerly track could give parts of the area southerly winds tonight and the chance of a little thunder, although no significant storms are expected. Lows tonight will drop into the 40s, and then we may struggle to get above 50F tomorrow. There could be a little leftover light rain or drizzle in the morning. Skies will clear Sunday night, with a few peeks of sunshine showing up late in the day especially over western sections.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Sunshine and relatively mild readings will prevail Monday and Tuesday as high pressure builds over the region. Highs will be near 60F, with lows in the 30s and 40s.

MIDWEEK SYSTEM: Most of Wednesday will be dry, but another storm system will bring rain to Alabama Wednesday night into Thursday. Friday looks nice, with partly cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures in the 50s and 30s.

WEEKEND OUTLOOK: A powerful storm system will be developing by late in the week over the Plains states. This low will bring rain and storms back to the state late in the weekend. The latest model runs have hinted that Saturday, as well as much of Sunday might remain dry. Highs on Saturday will be near 60F. It will be even warmer Sunday as the low starts pumping southerly winds into the state. No signs of any major cold air intrusions in the near future for Alabama.

WEATHERBRAINS: Busy weeks ahead for the crew at WeatherBrains. This week, Corey Anne Walton from the National Hurricane Center joins the panel from Miami. The Guest WeatherBrains will be storm chaser and photographer Dan Robinson. Did you know that icy roads kill more people each year than tornado, hurricanes, lightning and flooding combined? Dan will tell us about his efforts to raise awareness about this hazard. Get your chance to win by following us on Twitter @weatherbrains. Listen at www.WeatherBrains.com or subscribe at iTunes. It's free!

ON THIS DATE IN 1959: The Mother of all Lake Effect Snow Events: Bennetts Bridge NY received 51 inches of snow in 16 hours from a lake effect snowstorm generated as cold air swept across the relatively warm waters of Lake Ontario. Follow my weather history tweets on Twitter.com @ wxhistorian.

Bill Murray
bill@integralhospitality.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://cfc.abc3340.com/abc3340/7day.cfm
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

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THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS
WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham,
Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.

Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are
great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House
also has over 4,500 square feet including a full commercial kitchen
and bridal suite.

The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy
fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.

We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.

Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
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TONIGHT
Breezy. Rain becoming likely during afternoon and evening.
Morning Low 43
WIND: E/SE 10-20

SUNDAY
Morning light rain, but some clearing during afternoon.
Morning Low 47 Afternoon High 50
WIND: W 10-16

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A mild afternoon.
Morning Low 36 Afternoon High 60
WIND: W 5-10

TUESDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 32 Afternoon High 62
WIND: S 5-10

WEDNESDAY
Clouds increase. Rain returns Wednesday night.
Morning Low 44 Afternoon High 60
WIND: S 6-14

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Tonight on ABC 33/40:

6:00pm ABC3340 News
6:30pm Wheel
7:00pm Grey's Anatomy
8:00pm Private Practice
9:00pm Castle
10:00pm ABC3340 News
10:35pm Grey's Anatomy

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ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Saturday January 16, 2010
===================================================================
THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS
WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham,
Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.

Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are
great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House
also has over 4,500 square feet including a full commercial kitchen
and bridal suite.

The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy
fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.

We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.

Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
===================================================================

...Windy and Wet Weather Ahead...

Get ready for a windy and wet period in Alabama weather as a strong low pressure systems wades ashore from the Gulf of Mexico. The low should track north northeastward across state overnight tonight, spreading wind and rain.

SOGGY SATURDAY: Clouds greets the day across Central Alabama on this mid-January Saturday. Temperatures are mainly in the 40s across the I-20 corridor. Areas that were in the 30s last night have generally risen into the 40s even over northern sections. A few showers will be possible this morning before the main rain area moves into the area this afternoon. Rain will be likely through the evening hours as the low pushes inland. It will also become quite windy.

HOMETOWN CELEBRATION: Lots of folks heading to Tuscaloosa for the National Championship Celebration at Bryant Denny Stadium today. We will be watching the radar, hoping the rain holds off until after the 2 p.m. event. But as you're heading out, take the rain gear.

WE COULD USE THE RAIN: Haven't heard that in a while. Rain from this system should average 1.25 inches in the I-20 corridor. The rain should taper off tonight, but a few showers may linger through Sunday morning. Skies will clear Sunday afternoon.

HOLIDAY FORECAST: The airmass behind this system will not be a cold one, so some fairly pleasant January weather will set in for the Dr. King Holiday Monday. Highs on Monday will be in the 60s, after a start in the 30s.

REST OF THE WEEK: Tuesday looks pleasant as well, a lot like Monday. Another system will bring rain back to the state by Wednesday night. Rain will continue on Thursday, but amounts are not expected to be heavy. Friday should feature clearing skies with seasonable temperatures: highs in the 50s, and lows in the 30s.

WEEKEND STORM: We will be watching for the development of a very powerful low over the weekend that could spread rain and heavy thunderstorms into Alabama by late Saturday night.

WEATHERBRAINS: What do you think is the deadliest weather phenomenon? Tornadoes? Hurricanes? Lightning? Flash flooding? Our Guest WeatherBrain this week says that another weather hazard kills more people than all of those others combined. What is it? Icy roads. Storm chaser and photographer Dan Robinson believes that more can be done to warn drivers. The panel will get a lot better looking this week, as Corey Anne Walton from the National Hurricane Center joins the group. Listen at www.WeatherBrains.com or subscribe on iTunes. It's free!

ON THIS DATE IN 1990: Until 1990, no tornado had ever been recorded in the United States on January 16th. Once the "jinx" was broken, tornadoes occurred on January 16th in 1993 and 1997 in Florida. Follow my weather history tweets on Twitter @wxhistorian.

Bill Murray
bill@integralhospitality.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://cfc.abc3340.com/abc3340/7day.cfm
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

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UAB vs. Southern Miss
January 20 - 6:00 PM - Bartow Arena
Join the Blazers for Spirit Night!

Your child can perform with the UAB Golden Girls and Cheerleaders during halftime
of the men's basketball game against Southern Miss! For only $35 per person, they can
receive 1 1/2 hours of instruction from the UAB Spirit Squads, a ticket to the game, a meal ticket,
and the opportunity to
perform at halftime.

Friends and family of the performers can pre-order their $9 tickets (typically $15) through
the promotional code below!

http://tinyurl.com/ybw9ehz promo code: Spirit

For more information about Spirit Night, or to sign up your child, please call 205-934-6633.
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TODAY
Cloudy with a few morning showers. Becoming breezy. Rain becoming likely during afternoon and evening.
Afternoon High 56
WIND: E/SE 10-20

SUNDAY
Morning light rain, but some clearing during afternoon.
Morning Low 42 Afternoon High 52
WIND: SW 10-16

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A mild afternoon.
Morning Low 36 Afternoon High 60
WIND: W 5-10

TUESDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 32 Afternoon High 62
WIND: S 5-10

WEDNESDAY
Clouds increase. Rain returns Wednesday night.
Morning Low 44 Afternoon High 60
WIND: S 10-20

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Tonight on ABC 33/40

6:00pm ABC3340 News
6:30pm Wheel
7:00pm Grey's Anatomy
8:00pm Private Practice
9:00pm Castle
10:00pm ABC3340 News
10:35pm Grey's Anatomy

*********************************************************
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Friday, January 15, 2010

ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Friday January 15, 2010
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BELIEVE

When you hear the name "Jesus," what comes to your mind?

Do you think of Him as a good man, a teacher of morals...or
as the Savior, Lord and Treasure of your life? What you believe
about Jesus determines how you live your life...from the way
you treat people...to what you treasure most.

Join us this Sunday at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover.
We'll look at what it means to truly believe...and why it matters.

Hunter Street is located at 2600 John Hawkins Parkway (Hwy 150)
in Hoover. Sunday service times are 8:05, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.

For more information, visit http://www.hunterstreet.org or
call 205-985-7295
===================================================================

...Time To Thaw Out...

A WEEKEND SOAKING: Well, it finally happened. The official Birmingham temperature did not get down to 25 or lower last night. The low was 27. This ended a string of 13 days in a row with temperatures under 25 degrees breaking a long-standing record. The previous record was in 1940. Some places did get colder than 25 overnight. Here is a short list of those:

18 Muscadine

19 Hokes Bluff

21 McCalla, Pinson, Scrougeout

23 Anniston

24 Coker

25 Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Marion

We have been negotiating with the ole thermometer and we can promise some more tolerable days ahead. Look for 56 Saturday, low 50s on Sunday and 60 or better on Monday and Tuesday.

NOW ABOUT THE RAIN: Our expected low-pressure area has already developed over the NW Gulf of Mexico. The projected track brings it to just off the Mississippi coast by Saturday morning, to near Dauphin Island by midday Saturday, into SW Alabama Saturday evening, and to Birmingham by the wee morning hours Sunday. The low then tracks into East Tennessee.

All of this maneuvering translates into a general rain for Central Alabama starting at some point Saturday. We believe that Saturday morning will not have much rain, but by midday and early afternoon, the rain should become widespread and continue like that all night Saturday night. We estimate around 1.50 inches or so for Central Alabama, but much heavier down south.

Morning runs of the weather models, which we lean on sometimes reluctantly, indicate that the rain will not completely end until midday or early afternoon Sunday. However, most of the rain on Sunday morning should be lighter. We project mostly sunshine for Monday and probably on Tuesday.

ALASKA COLD BUILDUP: In a statement this morning, the National Weather Service in Fairbanks, reported that bitter cold has settled in over the Yukon Flats and valleys of the SE Brooks Range in North and NE Alaska. Temperatures in that area this morning were between 50 and 60 below. The coldest temperature was 63 below zero at the Jim River observation site. That is not an official station, but it is reliable. The temperature in Ft. Yukon was 56 below. In good ole Deadhorse, it was 33 below with blowing snow and a wind chill of 68 below. This is not a hint that we will get another cold wave invasion into the Deep South anytime soon, but just a reminder that winter is exactly halfway over as of today.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: A delightful e-mail from Tresa Martin. She had to put her 16-year-old Dachshund, Heidi, to sleep in July 2007. Now she has two precious puppies named Bella and Maggie. From reading her e-mail, Tresa sounded like she was on cloud 9. Happy for her and I always encourage people who lose their pets to go after another one after a time. That is easier said than done. I do not know how I would react if I lost Molly. Molly and Dino met on the track yesterday and had one of the most vigorous play sessions I have ever seen. I thought Molly could run over 40 mph (slight exaggeration), but it seems like little Dino can run as fast as one of those Japanese bullet trains. He runs so fast that his hair is laid back flat. He and Molly will race toward each other and then circumnavigate to avoid a head-on collision. They are a riot to watch. Life goes on.

J.B. Elliott
jb.elliott@theweathercompany.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://cfc.abc3340.com/abc3340/7day.cfm
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

=========================================================
THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS
WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham,
Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.

Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are
great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House
also has over 4,500 square feet including a full commercial kitchen
and bridal suite.

The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy
fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.

We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.

Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
=========================================================

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TONIGHT
Not as cold. Clouds increase overnight.
Morning Low 38
WIND: E 5-10

SATURDAY
Cloudy and breezy. Rain becoming widespread in the afternoon and continuing at night.
Morning Low 38 Afternoon High 56
WIND: E 10-20

SUNDAY
Occasional rain ending late morning or early afternoon.
Morning Low 42 Afternoon High 51
WIND: W 10-16

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A mild afternoon.
Morning Low 36 Afternoon High 60
WIND: NW 4-8

TUESDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 32 Afternoon High 62
WIND: S 5-10

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Tonight on ABC 33/40:

6:00pm ABC 33/40 News
6:30pm Wheel of Fortune
7:00pm Super Nanny
8:00pm Shark Tank
9:00pm 20/20
10:00pm ABC 33/40 News
10:35pm Nightline

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If you are interested in advertising on this E-Forecast, please
contact us at 205-985-9725 or bill.hardekopf@theweathercompany.com.
Ads reach over 30,000 subscribers each day, creating over 200,000
impressions each week. Just $95 per week!
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Thursday, January 14, 2010

ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Thursday January 14, 2010
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BELIEVE

When you hear the name "Jesus," what comes to your mind?

Do you think of Him as a good man, a teacher of morals...or
as the Savior, Lord and Treasure of your life? What you believe
about Jesus determines how you live your life...from the way
you treat people...to what you treasure most.

Join us this Sunday at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover.
We'll look at what it means to truly believe...and why it matters.

Hunter Street is located at 2600 John Hawkins Parkway (Hwy 150)
in Hoover. Sunday service times are 8:05, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.

For more information, visit http://www.hunterstreet.org or
call 205-985-7295
===================================================================

...Turning Wet...

A WEEKEND SOAKING: It was cold across Alabama again overnight—so, what else is new. The weather news that is new is good because we are pulling out of a lengthy, almost unheard of siege of very cold weather that has lasted all month. Just a few low temperatures from around the state this morning:

11 Oneonta

12 Russellville, Jasper

13 Valley Head

15 Scrougeout, Scottsboro Airport

17 Millport, Hanceville, Moulton

20 Anniston, Winfield, Guntersville

23 Tuscaloosa

24 Birmingham

Now, our attention turns to a marked change in the weather which will eventually bring us a soaking rain over the weekend. It is due to a low-pressure area forming over the NW Gulf of Mexico. By daybreak Saturday, the low should be centered south of the Mississippi/Alabama coast and by nightfall over the SE corner of Alabama. By Sunday morning, the low will be moving into South Carolina.

For Central Alabama, we believe the rain will hold off until about midday Saturday, but it should become widespread Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. The latest information seems to show the rain persisting into Sunday morning, but ending by afternoon. Sunshine returns Monday.

This system has promise of giving Central Alabama over 1.50 inches of rain. Down south over the extreme southern counties, well over 2 inches is possible.

THE OLE THERMOMETER: It should relax and give us some temperatures around 60 Friday afternoon and in the 50s over the weekend. That is so much better than having temperatures below freezing 24 hours a day. Another supply of cooler air will move in on Monday in the wake of the rain, but we do not see any more damaging freezes.

ROAMING: USA extremes included 77 in Southern California yesterday and 13 below zero this morning at Berlin, New Hampshire. In Alaska, the coldest was 47 below at Arctic Village. The wind chill was as low as 61 below in parts of Alaska. The morning snow survey shows a 48% coverage in the lower 48 compared to 62% about a week ago. One of our readers from Helena flying to Pittsburgh yesterday was amazed at how much snow and ice remained. He said many streams and ponds across Alabama and Georgia were clearing frozen over. Snow cover was consistent north of Knoxville all the way to Pittsburgh. This morning, Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina had 17 inches of snow on the ground and Mt. LeConte, in the Great Smoky Mountains, had 18 inches.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Sometimes I get so busy that I feel like I neglect my little 8-pound pal, Miss Molly. She only had the fun of one three-minute ballgame late last night. Those games are a tremendous enjoyment to her and she looks forward to everyone. That is really the only game we play. She often kicks a ball toward me almost every time I walk through the living area to get a cup of coffee. She never stops trying and she looks so disappointed that I do not stop and play. I am going to try to manage my time a little better and give her more attention. Life goes on.

J.B. Elliott
jb.elliott@theweathercompany.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://cfc.abc3340.com/abc3340/7day.cfm
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

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THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS
WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham,
Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.

Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are
great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House
also has over 4,500 square feet including a full commercial kitchen
and bridal suite.

The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy
fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.

We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.

Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
=========================================================

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TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Not as cold.
Morning Low 28
WIND: Calm

FRIDAY
Partly sunny, but clouds increase at night. A mild afternoon
Morning Low 28 Afternoon High 60
WIND: E 5-10

SATURDAY
Rain by midday, becoming widespread during the afternoon and Saturday night.
Morning Low 39 Afternoon High 55
WIND: E 10-20

SUNDAY
Breezy with rain ending by afternoon. Clearing and colder Sunday night.
Morning Low 43 Afternoon High 51
WIND: NE 10-20

MONDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 32 Afternoon High 57
WIND: NW 5-10

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Tonight on ABC 33/40:

6:00pm ABC 33/40 News
6:30pm Wheel of Fortune
7:00pm Grey's Anatomy
8:00pm Grey's Anatomy
9:00pm Private Practice
10:00pm ABC 33/40 News
10:35pm Nightline

*********************************************************
If you are interested in advertising on this E-Forecast, please
contact us at 205-985-9725 or bill.hardekopf@theweathercompany.com.
Ads reach over 30,000 subscribers each day, creating over 200,000
impressions each week. Just $95 per week!To subscribe or unsubscribe from the ABC 33/40 E-Forecast, go here:
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ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Thursday January 14, 2010
===================================================================
THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS
WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham,
Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.

Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are
great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House
also has over 4,500 square feet including a full commercial kitchen
and bridal suite.

The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy
fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.

We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.

Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
===================================================================

...The Warming Trend Continues...

WARMER DAYS: Yesterday's official high in Birmingham was 50 degrees, making it the warmest day so far in 2010. The good news is that our warming trend continues; we are forecasting a high in the mid 50s today, and close to 60 degrees tomorrow. Both days will remain dry, although high clouds will streak across the sky at times.

WET WEEKEND: The high clouds we see today and tomorrow are coming from a developing storm system over the western Gulf of Mexico. This will spread rain into Alabama on Saturday, and it has the potential to bring a pretty good soaking to much of the state. Rain totals of over two inches are possible over the southern counties, with a good chance of 1 to 2 inches along the I-20 corridor (Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Anniston). The rain will become widespread by Saturday afternoon, and will continue into Saturday night before ending early Sunday morning. This rain will greatly reduce our rain deficit for 2010, which is now about two and a quarter inches.

While the rain will end early Sunday, the clouds will linger for most of the day. Temperatures Sunday will be a little cooler, with a high in the 48 to 51 degree range. No Arctic air involved in this system, and for now we don't expect any seriously cold weather for the next 10 to 15 days. We do note that very cold air is building over Alaska again, where some spots have been colder than 50 below zero over the past few days. We might have to deal with that air as February begins.

NEXT WEEK: We will forecast dry and pleasant weather Monday and Tuesday, but another wet weather system due in here around Wednesday night and Thursday. Looks like this will bring the potential for another good statewide soaking, and there could even be a few thunderstorms involved as a little surface based instability could show up by then.

JANUARY 1940: We has just experienced the coldest beginning of a calendar year in Alabama since January 1940, when the weather was brutally cold. The average low for all 31 days of January, 1940 was 21. A low of -10 was registered at Birmingham Airport. However, at that time the Airport Station was not official. From the Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle: "Snow has been on the ground ten days. Streams are frozen over. Schools are closed. The big snow that visited Jasper and Walker County 10 days ago is still with us. At first the snow measured 14 to 17 inches. The temperature has been below zero for several mornings. Town Creek has been frozen over about a week. People are skating on the river at Cordova, Linn's Park. Lost Creek and Blackwater. Traffic lights have been turned off because there was not enough traffic to justify them."

EXTREMES: Warmest place in the nation yesterday was Imperial, California with 77 degrees. Coldest was Eagle, Alaska with 53 degrees below zero. Coldest in the "lower 48" was Whitefield, New Hampshire with 14 below.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://cfc.abc3340.com/abc3340/7day.cfm
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

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UAB vs. Southern Miss
January 20 - 6:00 PM - Bartow Arena
Join the Blazers for Spirit Night!

Your child can perform with the UAB Golden Girls and Cheerleaders during halftime
of the men's basketball game against Southern Miss! For only $35 per person, they can
receive 1 1/2 hours of instruction from the UAB Spirit Squads, a ticket to the game, a meal ticket,
and the opportunity to
perform at halftime.

Friends and family of the performers can pre-order their $9 tickets (typically $15) through
the promotional code below!

http://tinyurl.com/ybw9ehz promo code: Spirit

For more information about Spirit Night, or to sign up your child, please call 205-934-6633.
=========================================================

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TODAY
Partly sunny and warmer.
Afternoon High 56
WIND: S 5-10

FRIDAY
Mixed sun and clouds. Clouds thicken Friday night.
Morning Low 29 Afternoon High 60
WIND: E 5-10

SATURDAY
Cloudy with rain moving in, and becoming widespread by afternoon into Saturday night.
Morning Low 39 Afternoon High 55
WIND: E 10-20

SUNDAY
Rain ends early in the day. Cloudy and a little cooler.
Morning Low 40 Afternoon High 50
WIND: NE 7-14

MONDAY
Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 32 Afternoon High 55
WIND: NE 5-10

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Tonight on ABC 33/40

6:00pm ABC 33/40 News
6:30pm Wheel of Fortune
7:00pm Grey's Anatomy
8:00pm Grey's Anatomy
9:00pm Private Practice
10:00pm ABC 33/40 News
10:35pm Nightline

*********************************************************
If you are interested in advertising on this E-Forecast, please
contact us at 205-985-9725 or bill.hardekopf@theweathercompany.com.
Ads reach over 30,000 subscribers each day, creating over 200,000
impressions each week. Just $95 per week!To subscribe or unsubscribe from the ABC 33/40 E-Forecast, go here:
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Wednesday January 13, 2010
===================================================================
BELIEVE

When you hear the name "Jesus," what comes to your mind?

Do you think of Him as a good man, a teacher of morals...or
as the Savior, Lord and Treasure of your life? What you believe
about Jesus determines how you live your life...from the way
you treat people...to what you treasure most.

Join us this Sunday at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover.
We'll look at what it means to truly believe...and why it matters.

Hunter Street is located at 2600 John Hawkins Parkway (Hwy 150)
in Hoover. Sunday service times are 8:05, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.

For more information, visit http://www.hunterstreet.org or
call 205-985-7295
===================================================================

...A Milder Trend...

THE JANUARY THAW: All through history in the Deep South, farmers and everybody else often wondered when we would get the January thaw. It was a traditional reference, somewhat like September Gale, which early day farmers called a tropical storm or hurricane in the days before hurricane forecasting.

The thaw will become more pronounced starting tomorrow and into the weekend. Afternoon temperatures will be between 52 and 58, which is a huge improvement over January so far. We do expect another freeze tonight with lows in the mid 20s. Even that is a big improvement on lows this morning. Let us check a few of those lows:

11 Jasper, Oneonta, Broomtown

13 Scrougeout

14 Moody, Vigo, Decatur, Gaylesville

16 Roebuck, Sylacauga, Muscle Shoals

19 Birmingham, Pleasant Grove, Centreville

20 Tuscaloosa

22 Anniston, Dothan, Wadley, Evergreen

WET WEATHER ON OUR MENU: Our friend, the Gulf of Mexico, is getting a bit restless, so she plans to develop a low-pressure system over the NW Gulf and send it north eastward. By Saturday morning, the low should be 200 miles south of the Mississippi coast and by nightfall near Dauphin Island. By Sunday morning, the low will have moved across Alabama to near Chattanooga. This will give us good rain amounts. Here in Central Alabama the rain should start during the day Saturday, especially afternoon and continuing at night. We believe now we will need to mention rain on Sunday morning, but it will be ending. We should get about 1 inch of rain from this system, but down south the amounts will be much heavier, including as much as 2 inches in the extreme south. As the low moves up the east coast late in the weekend, we should get some clearing weather Sunday night and Monday and turning colder again, but nowhere near as cold as we just experienced.

ALABAMA NOTES: There is still a little snow on the ground this morning on Mt. Cheaha left over from Thursday! We also have some reports of some snow on the ground at Winfield and Haleyville in shady areas. Low temperatures in Birmingham were below 25 degrees for 12 days in a row, which is an all-time record dating back to the mid 1880s. The previous record was during the big January 1940 cold wave when people were ice skating on the Warrior River at Birmingport.

ROAMING: 51% of the lower 48 still have a blanket of snow this morning. That is down from 62% about a week ago...cold temperatures this morning included 14 below at Whitefield, New Hampshire, 53 below at Eagle, Alaska and a bitter 63 below at Chicken, Alaska...Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains has 21 inches of snow and Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina 17 inches.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: A new kid on the block! Little Miss Molly has already met him and gone bonkers over him. He is a little Maltese named Bo and he is about one-half the size of Molly. We met him for the first time coming back down the track recently and they became instant friends. Thirty seconds later we met Dino coming up the track, so Molly had a double bonanza and she was happy as a lark. Life goes on.

J.B. Elliott
jb.elliott@theweathercompany.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://cfc.abc3340.com/abc3340/7day.cfm
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

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THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS
WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham,
Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.

Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are
great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House
also has over 4,500 square feet including a full commercial kitchen
and bridal suite.

The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy
fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.

We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.

Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
=========================================================

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TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Not as cold.
Morning Low 24
WIND: NE 3-5

THURSDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 24 Afternoon High 56
WIND: S 5-10

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A milder afternoon.
Morning Low 29 Afternoon High 58
WIND: S 5-10

SATURDAY
Cloudy and windy with a good chance of rain, continuing Saturday night.
Morning Low 40 Afternoon High 53
WIND: E 12-25

SUNDAY
Rain ending during the morning.
Morning Low 40 Afternoon High 50
WIND: NW 10-15

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Morning Edition For Wednesday January 13, 2010
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THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS
WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham,
Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.

Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are
great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House
also has over 4,500 square feet including a full commercial kitchen
and bridal suite.

The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy
fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.

We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.

Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
===================================================================

...Warmer Days Ahead...

THAWING OUT: After another significant freeze this morning, a nice warming trend cranks up this afternoon as we head toward the 50 degree mark. The warming trend continues through the rest of the week, with mid 50s tomorrow, and upper 50s on Friday. Some communities in West Alabama have a good chance of reaching the 60 degree mark Friday afternoon for the first time in 2010. Our weather will remain dry through Friday, although scattered clouds will begin to show up tomorrow and Friday.

WET WEATHER RETURNS SATURDAY: A rather robust storm system is forecast to develop over the western Gulf of Mexico Friday, and that promises to bring rain to Alabama just as the weekend gets underway. We will forecast periods of rain Saturday into Saturday night, with potential for around 1/2 to 1 inch of rain for the North-Central part of the state. The heaviest rain should be over the southern counties of Alabama, where some thunderstorms could be involved as well. Rain totals of over two inches are possible for some South Alabama communities. Then, drier air begins to return Sunday when morning clouds should give way to a partly sunny sky. No cold air involved with the weekend system, so even on Sunday the high should be close to 50 degrees.

NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND: We stay dry for the first half of next week, but another rain producing system is due in here toward the end of the week. Temperatures should remain near seasonal averages, with highs mostly in the 50s. No sign of another bitterly cold Arctic blast through the end of January, although there are hints the gates to the Yukon could open up around the first of February. We have to wonder if February will make us shiver…

ROAMING FAR AND WIDE: We note extremely cold air is building in Alaska again; the coldest spot yesterday morning was Eagle, AK with a bone chilling 55 degrees below zero. Coldest spot in the continental U.S. yesterday was Kremmling, Colorado with 20 below. Warmest spot in the nation yesterday was Rialto, California with 78.

STORM ALERT 2010: Our annual weather tour across Alabama will begin in a couple of weeks. We will announce the complete schedule and dates in a few days, but it is confirmed this year we will be taking the show to Hale County for the first time (that show will be at Hale County High School in Moundville), along with other stops in the Winfield, Gadsden, the Dora/Sumiton area. We will also be doing a special daytime Storm Alert 2010 show in the Birmingham area, we will also explain that one in coming days. We started the tour in 1997, right after ABC 33/40 signed on the air, in an effect to get Alabamians ready for the spring tornado season. There is absolutely no admission charge, and we always encourage you to get to the site early to get a good seat. The nighttime shows will begin at 7:00 p.m., and we will have more details in coming days. Stay tuned...

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://cfc.abc3340.com/abc3340/7day.cfm
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

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UAB vs. Southern Miss
January 20 - 6:00 PM - Bartow Arena
Join the Blazers for Spirit Night!

Your child can perform with the UAB Golden Girls and Cheerleaders during halftime
of the men's basketball game against Southern Miss! For only $35 per person, they can
receive 1 1/2 hours of instruction from the UAB Spirit Squads, a ticket to the game, a meal ticket,
and the opportunity to
perform at halftime.

Friends and family of the performers can pre-order their $9 tickets (typically $15) through
the promotional code below!

http://tinyurl.com/ybw9ehz promo code: Spirit

For more information about Spirit Night, or to sign up your child, please call 205-934-6633.
=========================================================

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TODAY
Sunny with a milder afternoon.
Afternoon High 49
WIND: N 5-10

THURSDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 25 Afternoon High 55
WIND: W 5-10

FRIDAY
Partly sunny.
Morning Low 31 Afternoon High 58
WIND: S 6-12

SATURDAY
Cloudy with periods of rain.
Morning Low 40 Afternoon High 53
WIND: SE 10-15

SUNDAY
Morning clouds giving way to some afternoon sunshine.
Morning Low 35 Afternoon High 50
WIND: NE 7-14

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Tonight on ABC 33/40

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7:00pm Modern Family
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8:00pm Modern Family
8:30pm Cougar Town
9:00pm Ugly Betty
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Tuesday January 12, 2010
===================================================================
BELIEVE

When you hear the name "Jesus," what comes to your mind?

Do you think of Him as a good man, a teacher of morals...or
as the Savior, Lord and Treasure of your life? What you believe
about Jesus determines how you live your life...from the way
you treat people...to what you treasure most.

Join us this Sunday at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover.
We'll look at what it means to truly believe...and why it matters.

Hunter Street is located at 2600 John Hawkins Parkway (Hwy 150)
in Hoover. Sunday service times are 8:05, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.

For more information, visit http://www.hunterstreet.org or
call 205-985-7295
===================================================================

...A Milder Trend...

THERMOMETER BECOMING MORE FRIENDLY: Well, not right away. Another cold front was pushing southward through Alabama this afternoon. A little bit of good news with that is that it is not bringing as much bitter cold air as our previous fronts. Even so, there will be another state-wide freeze tonight with temperatures falling into the upper teens over the north and about 25 to 28 along the Alabama coast. A warmer trend starts tomorrow and becomes more pronounced from Thursday into the weekend. It will not be tank top weather, but at least it will be some of the more pleasant temperatures that we have had so far in January. This January so far has been quite a story with a deep freeze almost every night with some very uncomfortable daytime temperatures. It was cold across the state this morning, but not as bad as recent days. There were teens in the North Alabama valleys, but mostly 20s elsewhere.

NEXT PRECIPITATION: Our friend, the Gulf of Mexico, is getting involved again. By Friday, a low-pressure area will be forming over the NW Gulf and moving to off the Louisiana coast Saturday morning and then inland across Alabama by Saturday night and Sunday morning. Temperatures should be warm enough that we should not have to worry about wintry precipitation. Here in Central Alabama, we could see a few showers after midnight Friday night. The showers should become more widespread Saturday and afternoon temperatures, both Friday and Saturday, will be in the mid 50s. We believe the heavier amount of rain from this entire system will be down south, maybe as much as 2 inches over our extreme southern counties, but over 1 inch in Central Alabama. The rain should taper off by Sunday afternoon. The good news is: we do not see any bitter cold weather following this storm system.

ST. PETERSBURG: The morning edition of the St. Petersburg Times reported that due to the severe cold in Central Florida, a record high demand for power was reached in the Tampa Bay area—the highest ever. The utilities were asking customers to avoid some usage and recommended delaying laundry. It is the first time in 21 years that they issued such a request because they were getting close to suffering rolling blackouts. Both Ft. Lauderdale and Miami have averaged 15 degrees per day colder than average this month. Those two cities have shivered in 30s the last three mornings.

ROAMING: The USA snow survey this morning shows 56% of the lower 48 with a blanket of snow...there is still a deep snow cover over the Midwest, including 20 inches in Omaha and 29 inches in Randolph, Iowa...Minneapolis has received 26 inches of snow so far this season...USA temperature extremes included 82 at Anaheim and San Marcos, California yesterday to 54 below zero this morning at Eagle, Alaska...it was 18 this morning in Tallahassee...on this date back in 1918, it was 7 below zero in Huntsville.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: My Little Miss Molly is like a dose of vitamins. She keeps me hopping and I truly believe she is going to help me live longer. It is so relaxing to be even within 10 feet of her. I have so much I want to accomplish, but I want to live at least as old as Andy Rooney or better yet as long as Noah who was 400 years old when he built the ark. It is very rare for me to get upset or suffer from anxiety, but if I do feel a little tight, I go find Molly and talk to her. I am instantly cured. Life goes on.

J.B. Elliott
jb.elliott@theweathercompany.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://cfc.abc3340.com/abc3340/7day.cfm
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

=========================================================
THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS
WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham,
Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.

Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are
great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House
also has over 4,500 square feet including a full commercial kitchen
and bridal suite.

The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy
fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.

We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.

Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
=========================================================

*******************************************************

TONIGHT
Clear and cold. Another freeze.
Morning Low 20
WIND: N 4-7

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A little warmer in the afternoon.
Morning Low 20 Afternoon High 49
WIND: NE 4-8

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A milder afternoon.
Morning Low 25 Afternoon High 55
WIND: SE 5-10

FRIDAY
Clouds increase by afternoon.
Morning Low 28 Afternoon High 56
WIND: SE 10-15

SATURDAY
Cloudy and breezy with a good chance of showers.
Morning Low 38 Afternoon High 53
WIND: SE 10-18

********************************************************

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6:30pm Wheel of Fortune
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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Tuesday January 12, 2010
===================================================================
THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS
WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham,
Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.

Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are
great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House
also has over 4,500 square feet including a full commercial kitchen
and bridal suite.

The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy
fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.

We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.

Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
===================================================================

...A Little Colder Today...

ONE DAY SETBACK FOR THE WARM-UP: Many people told me yesterday that those afternoon temperatures in the 40s felt like a tropical heat wave compared to the recent days of the Arctic chill. Birmingham's official high was 45 degrees, making it a tie for the warmest day of 2010 (the last time it was that warm was on January 1 when the high was also 45). We begin this day with some clouds over the northern half of the state, and some of you might even see few snow flurries driving to work, especially north and east of Birmingham, as a strong disturbance aloft moves overhead. The moisture is razor thin, so no significant precipitation is expected. And, sunshine returns in full force this afternoon as the disturbance moves away. Temperatures will be a little colder today; we figure most places will see a high somewhere between 36 and 41 degrees, still well below the average high of 52.

REST OF THE WEEK: Tonight will be cold again; we expect most communities to be in the low 20s by daybreak tomorrow. It should be our 12th consecutive morning with a low of 25 or colder, extending the record, which was broken this morning (the old record was 10 consecutive days with a low at or below 25). The good news is that a pronounced warming trend begins tomorrow afternoon, and will last for the rest of the week. We are forecasting a high in the upper 40s tomorrow, followed by low 50s on Thursday, and mid 50s on Friday. Some West Alabama communities have a chance of reaching the 60 degree mark for the first time this year Friday.

WEEKEND PREVIEW: A rather robust storm system is forecast to develop in the western Gulf of Mexico late in the week, and that promises to bring rain to much of Alabama as the weekend begins. We expect periods of rain Saturday, with amounts up this way in the 1/2 to 1 inch range. The heavier totals should be over South Alabama, where some spots could approach 2 inches. The rain will diminish late Saturday night and early Sunday, and the sky should begin to clear Sunday afternoon. There is no cold air involved in this system, so while we will be a little cooler early next week, we don't expect any Arctic air this time. The first half of next week looks dry.

PROBLEMS TO THE WEST: Gov. Haley Barbour yesterday declared a state of emergency in the city of Jackson because numerous water line breaks shut down water service, forcing closing of schools and businesses. State offices in Jackson closed at noon.

FLORIDA IS SHIVERING: Major damage has been reported to the Florida citrus crop due to the severe cold. Miami's low was 36 degrees yesterday morning, beating an 82-year-old record of 37 degrees. It dipped to 42 degrees in Key West, one degree off the record and the second-coldest reading since 1873. It was 14 degrees yesterday morning in Tallahassee, breaking the record of 15 set in 1982. Record-tying lows of 29 were observed in Orlando, and Tampa's 25-degree weather beat its old record of 27. Highs in South Florida are usually in the upper 60s in early January.

James Spann
jspann@abc3340.com

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UAB vs. Southern Miss
January 20 - 6:00 PM - Bartow Arena
Join the Blazers for Spirit Night!

Your child can perform with the UAB Golden Girls and Cheerleaders during halftime
of the men's basketball game against Southern Miss! For only $35 per person, they can
receive 1 1/2 hours of instruction from the UAB Spirit Squads, a ticket to the game, a meal ticket,
and the opportunity to
perform at halftime.

Friends and family of the performers can pre-order their $9 tickets (typically $15) through
the promotional code below!

http://tinyurl.com/ybw9ehz promo code: Spirit

For more information about Spirit Night, or to sign up your child, please call 205-934-6633.
=========================================================

*******************************************************

TODAY
Some morning clouds; a sunny afternoon. A little colder.
Afternoon High 39
WIND: N 7-14

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A warmer afternoon.
Morning Low 22 Afternoon High 48
WIND: W 5-10

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny and pleasant.
Morning Low 25 Afternoon High 53
WIND: SW 5-10

FRIDAY
Clouds gradually increase by afternoon.
Morning Low 26 Afternoon High 55
WIND: SE 10-15

SATURDAY
Cloudy with a few periods of rain.
Morning Low 38 Afternoon High 50
WIND: E 10-15

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Tonight on ABC 33/40

6:30pm Wheel of Fortune
7:00pm Scrubs
7:30pm Better Off Ted
8:00pm Scrubs
8:30pm Better Off Ted
9:00pm The Forgotten
10:00pm ABC 33/40 News

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Monday, January 11, 2010

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ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Monday January 11, 2010
===================================================================
BELIEVE

When you hear the name "Jesus," what comes to your mind?

Do you think of Him as a good man, a teacher of morals...or
as the Savior, Lord and Treasure of your life? What you believe
about Jesus determines how you live your life...from the way
you treat people...to what you treasure most.

Join us this Sunday at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover.
We'll look at what it means to truly believe...and why it matters.

Hunter Street is located at 2600 John Hawkins Parkway (Hwy 150)
in Hoover. Sunday service times are 8:05, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.

For more information, visit http://www.hunterstreet.org or
call 205-985-7295
===================================================================

...The Worst May Be Over...

MEAT LOCKER FRESH: That is what it felt like early this morning across Alabama all the way to the coast as if you had walked into a meat locker at a supermarket. There was a hard freeze all the way to the Gulf beaches and even into parts of North and Central Florida. We have posted a long list of morning lows on the ABC 33/40 Weather BLOG, but here is a sampling:

5 Grantley, Broomtown

6 Hamilton

7 Cottondale, Scrougeout

8 Pinson, Concord/Hueytown, Ashby, Lincoln, McCalla

9 Crossville, Marion, Munford, Vigo, Moody

10 Winfield, Cedar Bluff, Eastaboga, Gaylesville

11 Ft. Payne, Cullman, Coker, Roebuck, Holly Pond

12 Anniston, Jasper, Pleasant Grove, Alabaster, Pelham

It was 14 in Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery and a very cold 15 even in Mobile, 18 in Auburn and Dothan. Elsewhere around the region an unusually cold 21 in New Orleans, 29 in Orlando and 36 in Miami Beach.

WILL THIS LAST FOREVER: Of course not, but there are no signs of any tank-top weather anytime soon. It will be below freezing again tonight state wide and also Tuesday night, but by Wednesday the old backyard thermometer will fight its way to about 52. The thermometer will be glad to get out of such hard work and he may register 58 Thursday and Friday. My guess is that people in Alabama will throw a big street party if that happens.

Still some icy spots over East/Central and NE Alabama. That part of the state bore the brunt of the wintry precipitation. There are still a lot of farm ponds that are frozen solid, but not nearly solid enough to go ice skating on. Tremendous caution is recommended.

ROAMING THE WORLD: There seems to be a bit of moderation in the Midwest from the severe cold. For a change, the overnight lows in Iowa were above zero in most areas. In the southern mountains, it was 5 below zero this morning on Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina with 18 inches of snow. On Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains, it was 4 above zero with 20 inches of snow. Coldest temperatures this morning included 17 below at Kremmling, Colorado and 47 at Eagle, Alaska. Good ole Deadhorse reported 30 below with a wind chill of 56 below. Even down in Cuba it was in the low to mid 50s this morning with a brisk north wind. It was a very cold 14 in Tallahassee and Perry, Florida and 26 in Panama City. Larry Mason, who keeps weather records in the Clay/Pinson area, reported as of noon today 225 hours out of the 252 hours this year have been below freezing. Scrougeout, in NE Etowah County, has only had 7 hours above freezing since New Years Day.

MY TINY CORNER OF THE WORLD: Strange little occurrence on our Saturday morning walk and even Little Miss Molly noticed. There were no clouds, but very tiny little snowflakes were floating to the ground. Molly even snapped at one of them. It appears that they were floating ice crystals. That happens sometimes when it has been so cold that the last bit of available moisture is milked out of the air. I sure made up for lost time yesterday. I initiated so many ballgames with Molly that she probably thought it was the World Series. She won them all because she can run 10 times faster than me. Life goes on.

J.B. Elliott
jb.elliott@theweathercompany.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://cfc.abc3340.com/abc3340/7day.cfm
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

=========================================================
THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS
WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham,
Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.

Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are
great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House
also has over 4,500 square feet including a full commercial kitchen
and bridal suite.

The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy
fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.

We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.

Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
=========================================================

*******************************************************

TONIGHT
Clouds increase. Not quite as cold. A few flurries possible after midnight.
Morning Low 20
WIND: W 4-8

TUESDAY
Becoming mostly sunny.
Morning Low 20 Afternoon High 41
WIND: N 8-16

WEDNESDAY
Sunny.
Morning Low 22 Afternoon High 52
WIND: NE 5-10

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A milder afternoon.
Morning Low 23 Afternoon High 58
WIND: SE 5-10

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers Friday night.
Morning Low 29 Afternoon High 58
WIND: SE 10-16

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6:00pm ABC 33/40 News
6:30pm Wheel of Fortune
7:00pm The Bachelor: On
The Wings of Love
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Morning Edition For Monday January 11, 2010
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THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham, Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.
Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House also has over 4,500 sqft including a full commercial kitchen and bridal suite.
The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.
We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers, Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.
Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
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...More Cold In Store...

It's beginning to sound like a broken record. Another day, another hard freeze across Central Alabama. Temperatures are in the teens again across much of the area. Fortunately, we may be past the hard freezes now, but it is still going to be very cold for at least the next 48 hours. Lows for the next three nights will still be below 25F, which will bring the number of consecutive days with sub 25F degrees to thirteen, setting a new record that has stood since 1940.

FIRE WEATHER WARNING TODAY: Highs today will be in the middle 40s with low humidities in the 25% range. This will set the stage for wildfire potential across Central Alabama today. Fires can grow quickly out of control. Refrain from burning and carefully monitor fire sources while the red flag warning is in effect.

WHEN WILL IT WARM UP? Over the next few days. We will suffer a temporary setback in the short term as a dry cold front moves through overnight tonight. Highs tomorrow will be in the lower to middle 40s after a low near 20 degrees. We will start out very cold again on Wednesday, with lows again near 20F, but highs by afternoon should at least make 50F. Thursday will be the warmest day we have seen since Christmas Day, when it was 57F at the Birmingham Airport.

WEEKEND STORM SYSTEM: Friday will start out mostly sunny, with increasing clouds by evening. By Friday morning, we will be watching a powerful storm system forming over the western Gulf of Mexico. The low will give us increasing winds late Friday night, with rain moving into the area after midnight. It will be rainy and windy on Saturday with winds averaging 15-25 mph with higher gusts. Rainfall could be heavy, with an inch or more.

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WEATHERBRAINS: WeatherBrains is about to enter its fifth year of netcasting. This year promises to be our biggest year ever, with a great lineup of guests. Keep up with the goings on behind the scenes by following us on Twitter @weatherbrains.

ON THIS DATE IN 1982: A huge arctic outbreak invaded the South. Thirty-four stations across the eastern United States recorded record lows for the date, including: -5F at Atlanta and -2F at Birmingham. The Birmingham reading was 5 degrees colder than the previous record. Pensacola fell to 8F and Orlando recorded 32F. Mobile fell to 8F. Augusta fell to -2F, their all-time record low reading. The -26F recorded at Chicago was the coldest there since 1870. The wind chill at Beulah, ND was reported to be -109F! Of course, that was the old wind chill scale. The extreme cold caused tremendous damage to Florida's citrus crop, sending futures prices rising sharply. Follow my weather history tweets on Twitter. I am @ wxhistorian.

Bill Murray
bill@integralhospitality.com

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UAB vs. Southern Miss
January 20 - 6:00 PM - Bartow Arena
Join the Blazers for Spirit Night!
Your child can perform with the UAB Golden Girls and Cheerleaders during halftime of the men's basketball game against Southern Miss! For only $35 per person, they can receive 1 1/2 hours of instruction from the UAB Spirit Squads, a ticket to the game, a meal ticket, and the opportunity to
perform at halftime.
Friends and family of the performers can pre-order their $9 tickets (typically $15) through the promotional code below!
http://tinyurl.com/ybw9ehz promo code: Spirit
For more information about Spirit Night, or to sign up your child, please call 205-934-6633.
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TODAY
Mostly sunny morning. Some clouds by mid-afternoon. Continued cold.
Afternoon High 45
WIND: W 6-12

TUESDAY
Another cold start. Then becoming sunny, breezy and cold.
Morning Low 21 Afternoon High 43
WIND: N 7-15

WEDNESDAY
Slightly warmer. Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 21 Afternoon High 51
WIND: SE 5-10

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy.
Morning Low 22 Afternoon High 56
WIND: S 6-12

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy day. Increasing clouds overnight. Becoming windy with some rain possible by morning.
Morning Low 33 Afternoon High 57
WIND: E/NE 6-18

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Sunday, January 10, 2010

ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Afternoon Edition For Sunday January 10, 2010
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BELIEVE

When you hear the name "Jesus," what comes to your mind?

Do you think of Him as a good man, a teacher of morals...or
as the Savior, Lord and Treasure of your life? What you believe
about Jesus determines how you live your life...from the way
you treat people...to what you treasure most.

Join us this Sunday at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover.
We'll look at what it means to truly believe...and why it matters.

Hunter Street is located at 2600 John Hawkins Parkway (Hwy 150)
in Hoover. Sunday service times are 8:05, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.

For more information, visit http://www.hunterstreet.org or
call 205-985-7295
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...Dangerous Cold Continues...

A couple of cautions are still in order on this very cold Sunday afternoon. First, there is still a lot of black ice over parts of eastern Alabama. Black ice occurs when water on roads freezes into an almost invisible sheet of ice on a roadway. Unsuspecting drivers can get into trouble really quickly if they hit one of these patches of ice. Be careful out there. Secondly, a tragic report out of Atlanta, where two teens died and one hospitalized when they fell through ice on a frozen pond. Sheets of ice on frozen ponds are very tempting to kids (and some grownups) during cold snaps like this, but it has just not been cold enough to create ice thick enough to support the weight of a person. Please caution children not to walk out on frozen ponds, lakes and creeks across the area.

ANOTHER HARD FREEZE THIS MORNING: Morning lows included: 10F at Muscle Shoals and Haleyville; 12 at Decatur and Merdianville; 14F at Pinson, Vinemont, Crossville and UAH; 15F at Tuscaloosa and Selma; 16F at Huntsville International; 17F at Birmingham and Calera; 18F at Auburn and Anniston; 19F at Albertville and Fort Payne

ANOTHER HARD FREEZE TONIGHT: Temperatures again tonight will drop to around 15F on average. Check antifreeze levels, wrap pipes, check on pets, family and neighbors. Tonight
will mark the tenth consecutive day with lows at 25F or lower at the Birmingham Airport The record is 11 set during the great 1940 cold wave. We have a shot at breaking that record if the temperature Wednesday morning is as cold as recent indication show.

THE WEEK AHEAD: The intense cold isn't going anywhere fast with lows between 15-21 and highs between 42-51 expected through Wednesday. We may actually see a low above freezing by Friday morning as our next storm system gets organized along te Texas coast. This system could bring rain to Alabama by Friday night and Saturday. Rainfall could be heavy.

EUREKA! A significant magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred near the Northern California coastal town of Eureka Saturday afternoon. The quake broke windows and took out power in the area. I have always thought Eureka had the kind of weather I would love. Morning fog, afternoon sun. Their all time record high is 82F, record low 21F. Highs in summer average around 60F, lows around 50F.

WEATHERBRAINS: WeatherBrains gets back on its regular Monday night recording schedule this week, as Mike Nelson, of Channel 7 in Denver joins the panel to interview Author David Laskin. Subscribe to the show on iTunes, or try it out at www.WeatherBrains.com. Always free and always fun!

ON THIS DATE IN 1949: Snow was reported at San Diego for the only time since 1882. Snow fell on the beaches in parts of the Los Angeles area. Burbank received 4.7 inches. Even Long Beach and Laguna Beach received an inch of snow. Follow my daily weather history tweets on Twitter: www.twitter.com/wxhistorian.

Bill Murray
bill@integralhospitality.com

ABC 33/40 7 Day Planner: http://cfc.abc3340.com/abc3340/7day.cfm
ABC 33/40 Weather Blog: http://www.alabamawx.com

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THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham, Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.
Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House also has over 4,500 sqft including a full commercial kitchen and bridal suite.
The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.
We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers, Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.
Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
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TONIGHT
Clear and very cold with another hard freeze.
Morning Low 16
WIND: N/NW 6-12

MONDAY
Mostly sunny and continued cold.
Morning Low 15 Afternoon High 44
WIND: W 6-12

TUESDAY
Another cold start. Then partly cloudy and cold.
Morning Low 21 Afternoon High 42
WIND: N 6-14

WEDNESDAY
Slightly warmer. Mostly sunny.
Morning Low 19 Afternoon High 51
WIND: NE/SE 6-12

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy.
Morning Low 22 Afternoon High 53
WIND: S/SE 5-10

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ABC 33/40 E-Forecast

ABC 33/40 E-FORECAST
Morning Edition For Sunday January 10, 2010
===================================================================
THE PERFECT EVENT BEGINS WITH A PERFECT LOCATION!

The Gaslight House offers a unique and beautiful location for special
events in a very convenient location where the cities of Pelham, Hoover and Helena come together in the Riverchase area.
Our brick courtyard, romantic gazebo, waterfall and fountain are great for both formal and casual outdoor events. The Gaslight House also has over 4,500 sqft including a full commercial kitchen and bridal suite.
The main room features lots of open space, a granite bar and a cozy fireplace. Our new reception hall is ideal for dining, dancing and meetings.
We are available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers, Reunions, Corporate Events & Meetings, Proms and Family Gatherings.
Visit our website (http://www.GaslightHouse.com) for more info.
The Gaslight House, 8066 Helena Road, Pelham, AL 35124.
Phone: 205-733-1951 Email: Info@GaslightHouse.com
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...Another Hard Freeze This Morning...

Most of North and Central Alabama experienced another hard freeze this morning. Temperatures bottomed out in the middle teens on average. Temperatures today will still be 15-20 degrees below normal, as afternoon readings top out in the middle and upper 30s. Lows tonight will once again drop to near 15 degrees.

RECORD SETTING COLD? The protracted cold is now in its tenth day. Birmingham has experienced ten consecutive days with lows of 25F or lower. The record is eleven. If the forecast goes according to plan, we will experience two more. The interesting thing is that we haven't established any new daily record lows during the cold spell. It is protracted nature that has made it especially problematic.

NEW WORK WEEK: Monday will still be on the cold side, with highs only making the middle and upper 40s. It's back down to near 20F on average Monday night. The warm up will be stymied a bit on Tuesday as a passing disturbance ships us one last reinforcing shot of cold air. This will roll daytime highs back a couple of degrees, with highs in the lower and middle 40s. By Wednesday, it will feel absolutely balmy in Birmingham, with highs back in the 50s, about where Miami was on Saturday. Thursday and Friday will feature highs in the 50s and lows around freezing.

WEEKEND STORM SYSTEM: A strong storm system is forecast to develop over the western Gulf state by Friday. As it moves northeast, it will spread rain back into Alabama on Saturday. Clouds will actually increase by late in the day on Friday. The good news is: temperatures will be warm enough for just rain across the Deep South. We have been dry lately, so the rain will actually be welcome. And there could be a couple of more rain events before the 26th.

WEATHERBRAINS: And the Banker never wears a mac, in the pouring rain, very strange. Penny Lane is my ears and in my eyes … Do you know what a mac is? If you listen to episode 206 of WeatherBrains, you will. Guest WeatherBrain Hannah Bayman of the BBC explained the lyric from the Beatles famous song. And Brian Peters completed the story with a fascinating WeatherBrains 101. This week's show will feature Author David Laskin. He has written several excellent books about weather. Keep up with the latest news about the show on Twitter @weatherbrains. Subscribe on iTunes or listen at www.WeatherBrains.com.

ON THIS DATE IN 1982: Birmingham and much of Alabama was in the deep freeze as an Arctic blast was engulfing much of the eastern half of the nation. As temperatures were tumbling across Alabama, a surprise dropped from the sky on a Birmingham, AL highway. As temperatures fell steadily during the day through the twenties and teens into the single digits, a single engine Cessna had to execute an emergency landing on U.S. highway 31 in Fultondale. The plane's engine failed because of carburetor ice. Several tractor trailer trucks had to brake suddenly to avoid the plane. Follow my weather history tweets @wxhistorian on Twitter.com.

Bill Murray
bill@integralhospitality.com

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UAB vs. Southern Miss
January 20 - 6:00 PM - Bartow Arena
Join the Blazers for Spirit Night!
Your child can perform with the UAB Golden Girls and Cheerleaders during halftime of the men's basketball game against Southern Miss! For only $35 per person, they can receive 1 1/2 hours of instruction from the UAB Spirit Squads, a ticket to the game, a meal ticket, and the opportunity to
perform at halftime.
Friends and family of the performers can pre-order their $9 tickets (typically $15) through the promotional code below!
http://tinyurl.com/ybw9ehz promo code: Spirit
For more information about Spirit Night, or to sign up your child, please call 205-934-6633.
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TODAY
Mostly sunny. Still very cold.
Afternoon High 36
WIND: N/NW 6-12

MONDAY
Sunny. A little warmer in the afternoon.
Morning Low 15 Afternoon High 47
WIND: W 6-12

TUESDAY
A partly cloudy start, giving way to mostly sunshine.
Morning Low 22 Afternoon High 46
WIND: N 6-12

WEDNESDAY
Warmer. Becoming partly cloudy after another morning freeze.
Morning Low 26 Afternoon High 54
WIND: W 6-12

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy.
Morning Low 28 Afternoon High 58
WIND: W/SW 5-10

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10:35pm The Zone

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