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Area forecast discussion 
National Weather Service Birmingham Alabama 
1230 PM CDT Thursday Aug 21 2008 


Update...updated for aviation discussion. 


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Morning forecast package is in good shape for this afternoon. Left 
most grids nearly the same...with exception of the afternoon winds 
and wind gusts...which were raised a few knots. Fully expect to see 
good coverage in the west due to the rigorous storm system over the 
MS valley. By late this afternoon could also begin seeing an 
influence from Fays outer bands in the form of showers over the 
extreme southeast. All other grids are good to go. 


17/klaws 


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Aviation...18z taf discussion. 


Two main concerns from the aviation standpoint. First is the 
winds...which will begin to get gusty from the east or northeast. 
Much of this is due to increasing pressure gradient from the ridging 
high to the northeast...the low center to the west...and the ever 
increasing influence of Fay. Speaking of Fay...the low level cloud 
field has started to move into the area...and will continue to do so 
through the period. Broken to overcast level cumulus and St will begin to 
overtake much of the area throughout the period. 


17/klaws 


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Bmx watches/warnings/advisories...none. 


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