A warm front will bring showers and a few thunderstorms to the state Saturday; the SPC has a slight risk (level 2 of 5) defined for parts of the Tennessee Valley, where a few storms could produce hail and strong, gusty winds during the afternoon and evening. Some of the notable events covered by Spann include: Spann was the 33rd person in America to receive the AMS distinction as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. Per AL.com, James Spann, said to be Alabama's most famous TV weatherman, was on the air Thursday covering the tornadoes during a broadcast on … After only two years, he returned to Alabama as part owner of a small AM-FM radio station combo in Demopolis with Dave Baird. He is also the host of WeatherBrains, a weekly weather podcast and board chairman of the Children's Hospital of Alabama. His wife was home, but is apparently ok. [10], Spann's views have been widely criticised. Spann, a devout Southern Baptist, was unhappy with Fox's then-steady diet of reality shows and other programming. GRADIENT WIND: Away from thunderstorms, a wind advisory is in effect for much of the state. Another way to get Alabama NewsCenter content. BEACH FORECAST: Click here to see the AlabamaWx Beach Forecast Center page. ", "Wow, @spann of Birmingham @abc3340 just reported his house was hit by a #tornado but his wife is OK. "Not good" he added. The next time you’re running a load of laundry, toss in a few more items! ", "The climate of this planet has been changing since God put the planet here. We believe Earth and its ecosystems — created by God's intelligent design and infinite power and sustained by His faithful providence — are robust, resilient, self-regulating, and self-correcting, admirably suited for human flourishing, and displaying His glory. In fall 1978, Spann moved to WSFA in Montgomery as weekend sports anchor and part-time weatherman. NEXT WEEK: Showers are possible over south Alabama Monday; then we will have a chance of some rain statewide Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night, followed by cooler, drier air Thursday and Friday. Always follow the money trail and it tells a story. Spann volunteered many hours following the 1974 Alabama tornadoes in Jasper. The next day, Spann spoke from a helicopter about the warning and the high school's damage. He is the site's official weather historian and a weekend forecaster. We also recommend portable air horns and hard-soled shoes for everyone. ️, Alabama Power and assisting crews have completed restoration efforts following the onslaught of severe weather on W…, James Spann forecasts a high severe weather threat for Alabama, Click here to see the AlabamaWx Beach Forecast Center page, You can listen to our weekly 90-minute show any time on your favorite podcast app, James Spann: Cool Wednesday ahead for Alabama, James Spann: Very cool air arrives in Alabama Wednesday, some frost early Thursday, James Spann: Frost possible in Alabama by Thursday morning, Ten years later, April 27 tornado outbreak still scars Alabama landscape and hearts, New scholarship helps veterans seeking line worker training, South Alabama Logistics Park seen as transformative project. He stepped away for a few minutes to check on his family. Have two ways of hearing warnings. @spann 's house has taken a direct hit from a #tornado. Many of you have anxiety about severe weather, especially those who have gone through tornadoes or other kinds of violent weather. The twister cut a 15-mile path from the south side of the city to Avondale to Irondale. Never, ever, ever rely on a siren. TIMING: A few isolated severe storms are possible this morning with hail and strong winds. RAIN: Rain amounts could exceed 2 inches today over the Tennessee Valley of north Alabama, where a Flash Flood Watch is in effect. Tonight will be clear and cool, with a low between 46 and 52 degrees. This is big money, make no mistake about it. He also anchors the site's severe weather coverage. Spann is the founder of The Weather Factory (formerly The Weather Company) which provides broadcast weather forecasts for a number of radio stations and weather data for industrial and business clients. [12], Spann was countering a statement made by Heidi Cullen, a staff meteorologist with The Weather Channel, who had written that those who disagreed with the view that global warming was caused by man-made events should not be given the Seal of Approval by the American Meteorological Society. At the age of 23, he was one of the youngest chief weathermen in the country. An enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) extends as far south as Alexander City, Prattville and Grove Hill. No man-made global warming, no show, and no salary. In a blog post for Inside Climate News, Katherine Bagley explained that the short-term models used by many TV weather forecasters are too short-term to demonstrate long-term climate patterns, and that most meteorology degrees do not include any education on climate or climate change.[11]. James Max Spann Jr. (born June 6, 1956) is a television meteorologist and podcast host based in Birmingham, Alabama. Bicycle helmets and batting helmets work well. Showers are likely Sunday as the front moves southward again as a cold front. BE READY: Alabamians did a remarkable job of being ready for the severe weather on March 17. Channel 13 was sold to Times Mirror in 1980 and renamed WVTM-TV, and Spann impressed his new bosses enough that they moved him to sister station KDFW in Dallas in 1984. We need the same level of preparedness today: BE A HERO: You can help us. Spann is also an alumnus member of Theta Tau – Mu Chapter. You are our most valuable resource in spreading the word. Know how to get there quickly. Even the lady at "The Weather Channel" probably gets paid good money for a prime time show on climate change. Spann remained on television for ten hours during a tornado warning for western Jefferson County on April 8, 1998. In 1985, he was named the best weathercaster in the Metroplex by the Dallas Press Club, defeating such competition as KXAS-TV's Harold Taft and WFAA-TV's Troy Dungan. He has been at ABC 33/40 ever since. On Thursday afternoon (March 25th), James Spann… James Spann went through a scare when his home was hit by tornado while he was doing a live-on-air coverage of the situation. Meteorologist Orelon Sidney is tracking the latest threats for severe weather in parts of Florida. My opinion: that is just not fair! [14], Spann is a signatory of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation's "An Evangelical Declaration on Global Warming".[15]. To view the latest weather updates and information, click here. Today will be mild with more clouds than sun and, while a few scattered showers are possible, much of the day will be dry. After spending the summer of 1979 as afternoon-drive announcer at Top 40 station WHHY-FM ("Y102") in Montgomery, he was hired at WAPI-TV in Birmingham as chief weatherman, despite having no formal weather education. We will get through this day together. Have comfort knowing that even on the biggest severe weather days, odds of any one home being hit by a tornado are very low. [1] After Spann finished the fourth grade, he and his mother moved to Tuscaloosa, so that his mother could complete her education at the University of Alabama and become a schoolteacher.[1]. Alabama weather legend James Spann was warning viewers of wicked weather that was moving through the viewing area. He is also the chairman and one of the founders of AllWorship.com, a non-profit organization webcasting three streaming radio stations which feature worship music in English and Spanish. The Storm Prediction Center has a high risk (level 5 of 5) up for northwest Alabama, with a moderate risk (level 4 of 5) down to Sand Rock, Glencoe, Calera, Marion and Linden. He won an Emmy Award with John Oldshue from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for live coverage of a deadly tornado in Tuscaloosa on December 16, 2000. Bill Murray is the President of The Weather Factory. [3], Spann was born on June 6, 1956 in Huntsville, Alabama to Max and Carolyn Spann (1932–2018). Most places will see no rain at all in a dry air mass. Bill Murray is the proud holder of National Weather Association Digital Seal #0001 @wxhistorian WEATHER BRAINS: You can listen to our weekly 90-minute show any time on your favorite podcast app. He began his television career in the summer of 1978 at 33/40 predecessor WCFT in Tuscaloosa, the "33" in 33/40. James Spann forecasts a high severe weather threat for Alabama from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo. Forecast from James Spann and the Alabama Weather Blog: STILL DRY TODAY: After a beautiful weekend, most of Alabama will stay rain-free today with a … If they fall in a tornado warning polygon today or tonight, call them or text them to let them know about the threat. [1] As a child, he and his family moved to Greenville in Butler County. He then found out that his house was hit by a tornado. Spann has worked in the field since 1978. South winds will gust as high as 30 mph today due to a tight pressure gradient. ABC 33/40 meteorologist James Spann’s relentless coverage of Thursday’s tornadoes took a brief pause as he found out his home sustained damage. You can watch the show live at live.bigbrainsmedia.com or on James’ YouTube Channel You will be able to see the show on the James Spann 24×7 weather channel on cable or directly over the air on the dot 2 feed. Earth's climate system is no exception. CONNECT: You can find me on the major social networks: For more weather news and information from James Spann and his team, visit AlabamaWx. Beginning in 2007, Spann could be heard by listeners of the Rick and Bubba Show, a popular syndicated radio show based in Birmingham but heard across the country, mainly in the Southeast. [4] There, in high school, he worked the night shift, while former ABC 33/40 anchor Dave Baird worked mornings. James Spann, a meteorologist for local ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, interrupted his live forecast to alert his wife about the tornado. [13] As of 2011, Spann has the most followers on Twitter and the most fans on Facebook of any local television meteorologist. He adds his house has "major damage." A dynamic weather system with strong wind fields at the surface and aloft will interact with a very unstable, volatile air mass to bring the severe weather threat. Shelter with a friend on the ground level or ask management to open the clubhouse during a tornado warning. We had 25 tornadoes in the state, but not a single injury despite major damage. He interviewed Goshen United Methodist Church's F4 tornado survivors of March 27, 1994 including the former pastor, Kelly Clem and her husband, Dale. Major damage. Today will be another dry, pleasant day for Alabama. THREATS: Storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. Several long-track, strong tornadoes, destructive winds and very large hail are forecast, and everyone needs to pay close attention to watches and warnings that are issued. In January 2007, Spann attracted worldwide publicity by disputing the theory that atmospheric temperature increases, better known as global warming, observed in the 1930s and since the 1970s were man-made. [1], When Spann was 7, his father, Max, left the family, leaving Carolyn to raise him. [2] He is also the host of the weekly podcast WeatherBrains which he started in 2006. It will always change, and the warming in the last 10 years is not much difference than the warming we saw in the 1930s and other decades. Formerly a longtime member of Hunter Street Baptist Church, Spann is the children's Sunday School teacher at Double Oak Community Church outside Birmingham. Later, he spoke about the tragedy and safety instructions to Brian E. Peters, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Calera's Shelby County Airport. For many, global warming is a big cash grab. James Spann has the midweek forecast for Alabama from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.. QUIET TODAY: A surface front has become nearly stationary just west of Alabama.Rain continues over the southern part of the state early this morning. Spann has worked in the field since 1978. The high will be in the low 80s Saturday, followed by mid 70s Sunday. His mother worked as a secretary at Greenville High School, while his father sold lumber. But you have to pay attention and be prepared. Know the location of the nearest shelter or business that is open 24/7. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com WBRC had just been purchased by News Corporation and was dropping its longtime affiliation with ABC in favor of Fox. 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