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Decatur, Alabama

National Weather Service: Fire Weather Warning

Current Conditions

Temp: 41°

Dew Point: 19°

Humidity: 41%

Wind: SSW 12 mph

Visibility: 10.0 miles

Pressure: 30.38 in. -

Sky: Clear

Wind Chill: 34°

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Almanac

Average High: 60°

Average Low: 40°

Record high/year: 81° (1942)

Record low/year: 21° (1951)

Sunrise: 6:25 AM

Sunset: 4:40 PM

Detailed History

Sun and Moon

Sunrise: 06:25 AM (CST)

Moon Rise: 11:40 PM (CST)

Sunset: 04:40 PM (CST)

Moon Set: 12:15 PM (CST)

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Air Pollution

Air Pollution Forecast for Birmingham

Current	Air Quality: Good	Pollutant: PM2.5
Current	Air Quality: Good	Pollutant: OZONE
Wed	Air Quality: Good	Pollutant: PM2.5

Next 12 Hours

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1 pm

4 pm

7 pm

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Clear

34°

49°

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40°

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Forecast data from the National Digital Forecast Database

5-Day Forecast

Wednesday

Hi 52° Lo 29° Clear

Thursday

Hi 54° Lo 25° Partly Cloudy

Friday

Hi 47° Lo 14° Clear

Saturday

Hi 52° Lo 29° Partly Cloudy

Sunday

Hi 58° Lo 36° Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Morgan

Updated: 3:49 am CST on November 19, 2008

Today

Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night and Saturday

Mostly clear. Lows around 20. Highs in the lower 50s.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

Sunday and Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.

Monday and Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.

Fire Weather Warning Statement as of 4:24 am CST on November 19, 2008

... Red flag warning in effect from noon today to 4 PM CST this
afternoon...

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a red flag
warning... which is in effect from noon today to 4 PM CST this
afternoon.

A combination of dry fuels... relative humidity values
around 20 percent and wind gusts up to 20 mph... will create a high
fire danger across the area this afternoon.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. Relative humidities
at or below 25 percent and dry conditions will create dangerous
fire weather conditions.

Public Information Statement Statement as of 6:04 am CST on November 19, 2008

... Winter weather awareness week in Alabama...

Alabama governor bob Riley, the National Weather Service and the
Alabama state emergency management agency have proclaimed the week of
November 17th through November 19th, 2008 as winter weather awareness
week in Alabama. Winter weather awareness week highlights the need
for being prepared for the potential dangers of a severe winter
weather episode.

... Winter weather and you...

Injuries and deaths due to winter weather can be prevented through
proper winter safety measures. As the Holiday season and upcoming
winter months approach, now is an excellent time to educate your
family and friends about winter weather safety rules. There is no
better gift than improving the awareness of safety measures that
could save a life. Everyone is urged to make this a safe and Happy
Holiday and winter season by using proper winter safety precautions.

The National Weather Service, an agency of the United States
Commerce department's National oceanic and atmospheric administration
(noaa), issues timely warnings providing information about The
Hazards of winter weather. Twenty-four hours a day, National
Weather Service meteorologists work to detect disturbances which
may become winter storms. If these storms become potentially
hazardous, outlooks, watches, warnings, and/or advisories are
issued to keep people informed and to put those safety plans into
motion.

A Winter Storm Watch means severe winter conditions may affect the
area within the 12 to 48 hour time frame. This includes heavy snow,
which is locally defined as more than two inches in a 12 hour period,
accumulations of freezing rain or freezing drizzle with
accumulations of 0.25 inches or more, sleet accumulations of one
inch or more or a combination of these events. A watch is usually
issued first and gives a longer notice of the potential for winter
weather.

A Winter Storm Warning or Winter Weather Advisory is used to alert
people that a winter storm is occurring, is imminent or has a
very high likelihood of occurrence. A warning is used for conditions
posing a serious threat to life and property. Advisories are for less
serious conditions that may cause significant inconvenience and could
lead to a life threatening situation if caution is not exercised.
People in the warning or advisory area should listen for the latest
information over radio and television or the National weather
service's own continuous vhf broadcasts on NOAA Weather Radio all
hazards and be prepared for winter weather. The Winter Storm
Warning or advisory requires immediate action to protect life and
property.

When winter weather approaches, many people may feel some
apprehension about severe winter weather and how it may affect
them, their home or their family. Information here will help you
prepare for this hazardous winter weather and will help you handle
many winter emergencies. For more information on winter safety,
please contact your state or County emergency management agency,
the National Weather Service or your local American Red Cross
chapter.

The American Red Cross suggests keeping a disaster supply kit in
your home. This kit should include a variety of items to meet your
survival needs such as:

- a three-day supply of water and food that will not spoil. One
gallon of water per person per day and canned or dried goods are
appropriate. Do not Forget that non-electric can-opener,

- a change of clothing, footwear and at least one blanket or sleeping
bag per person,

- hats, gloves, scarves and other warm clothing,

- a first aid kit that includes your family's prescription
medications,

- emergency tools including a battery-powered radio, flashlight and
plenty of extra batteries. A NOAA Weather Radio all hazards is very
helpful,

- an extra set of car Keys and a credit card, Cash or traveler's
checks,

- sanitation supplies,

- special items for infants, the elderly or disabled family
members,

- an extra pair of glasses, fire extinguisher and important phone
numbers,

- your family's disaster plan,

- keep important family documents in a Waterproof container,

- update your disaster supply kit at least once a year by checking
batteries, updating clothing and checking all other items,

- keep a disaster supply kit in your car, a smaller version of the
kit for your home.

However, there are a few additional items which specifically pertain
to Road safety that should be included such as:

- sturdy shoes or work boots,

- rain gear,

- a signal flare or a bright colored cloth,

- paper and a writing utensil,

- a shovel,

- a bag of sand,

- tire chains,

- jumper cables,

- antifreeze,

- water.

Keep these items in a sturdy, water-proof container such as a nylon
or plastic duffel bag. Update the disaster supply kit at least once
per year.

In order to help your family be prepared for a disaster, your family
should have a disaster plan. There are four steps in preparing a
family disaster plan:

1. Find out what could happen to you. What are the weather risks in
    your area? Are you in a valley where flash flooding occurs? We
    already know the dangers of winter storms.

2. Create a disaster plan. Meet with your family and discuss the
    types of disasters most likely to happen. Know what to do with
    your water and gas lines during a winter storm. If your family is
    separated, have predetermined meeting places or a contact
    person, preferably one outside your disaster risk area. How
    will you evacuate if you need to? What will you do with your
    pets?

3. Complete the following checklist

    Post emergency telephone numbers by phones

    teach children how and when to call 911.

    Show each family member how and when to turn off gas, water
    and electricity at the main switches.

    Check if you have adequate insurance coverage.

    Teach family members how to use the fire extinguisher and where
    it is kept.

    Install smoke detectors on each level of your home.

    Conduct a search for potential hazards in your home.

    Stock emergency supplies and assemble a disaster supply kit.

    Take a Red Cross first aid and cpr class.

    Determine the best escape routes from your home. Conduct exit
    drills.

    Find the safe spots in your home for each type of disaster.

4. Practice and maintain your plan.

    Remember to check on your neighbors if a snow storm is
    predicted, particularly if they are elderly, disabled or
    have small children.

... Winter weather and your home...

Your home should be just as prepared for winter as you are. Winter
storms can quickly become severe, knocking down power and
telephone lines. Roads can quickly become treacherous making it
difficult or impossible to get out of the house. Here are some tips
to help ease the hardships you and your family could suffer while
riding out the snow and cold at home.

Before winter's fury hits, make sure your home is well insulated.
Caulk and weather strip doors and windows to help keep the heat in
and the cold out. Install storm windows or cover windows with
plastic.

Have some type of emergency heating equipment available so you can
keep at least one room warm enough to be livable if your furnace is
not operating. Know how to use this emergency heating equipment
safely to prevent a fire or inhaling dangerous fumes.

Stock an emergency supply of food. Even if you live close to
a grocery store, their supplies will dwindle fast if roads are
closed to supply trucks. Include foods that require no cooking or
refrigeration or have emergency cooking facilities in case of power
failure. Natural foods like raisins and other dried fruit are great
quick-energy producers.

Also, do not Forget to stock a flashlight, a fire extinguisher, a
battery powered radio and extra batteries.

Should your furnace fail, keep water pipes from freezing. Wrap the
pipes in insulation made especially for water pipes or tie layers
of newspaper around the pipes. Cover the newspaper with plastic
to keep out moisture. Let faucets drip a little. Although this wastes
water, it may prevent freeze damage. Know how to shut off the
water coming into the house. As a last resort you may have to shut
off this main valve and drain all the pipes to keep them from
freezing and bursting.

Do not hesitate to ask for help if the situation at home starts to
get out of control. Call a neighbor or a local social or emergency
service agency. Write those phone numbers down in advance and keep
them handy.

For further information, please contact

     jim stefkovich
     meteorologist in charge
     National Weather Service
     Birmingham, al
     205-664-3010

Or visit our web site at www.Srh.NOAA.Gov/bmx.

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Location: Pointe Mallard, Decatur, AL

Updated: 10:19 AM CST

Temperature: 43.2 °F

Dew Point: 19 °F

Humidity: 38%

Wind: SW at 2.0 mph

Pressure: 30.33 in

Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in

Windchill: 43 °F

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