31.   As this tropical wave continues to move west through Sunday, a gradual increase in low level moisture will occur across the local area.

32.   As a result a gradual increase in cloud cover and shower activity is expected over our local area through Sunday.

33.   As Hurricane Fran continues to move westward there will be a gradual increase in moisture across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico over the next two days.

34.   Both contribution limits would see gradual increases until then.

35.   Current rules call for only a gradual increase in the number of legislators elected by direct popular vote.

36.   Look for a gradual increase in low level moisture on Tuesday to allow for more numerous showers and afternoon thunderstorms.

37.   Occupancy rates for hotels had shown a gradual monthly increase following the sharp fall in July directly after the handover, but this upward trend was reversed in November.

38.   One reason for the boom is a gradual increase in the number of working mothers.

39.   Only the upper low promises to bring a gradual increase in the chance of rain during early next week.

40.   Similiar conditions are expected overnight with a gradual increase in blue skies into Friday.