Author Archive: James Spann

James Spann is one of the most recognized and trusted television meteorologists in the industry. He holds the AMS CCM designation and television seals from the AMS and NWA. He is a past winner of the Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year from both professional organizations.

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Severe Storms Move Into North Alabama Tonight

Severe Storms Move Into North Alabama Tonight

| March 31, 2023 @ 3:23 pm

TONIGHT: There is a “moderate risk” (level 4/5) of severe thunderstorms for the northwest corner of the state tonight, around the Shoals. An “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) extends to Scottsboro, Cullman, Jasper, and Reform. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) has been defined down to Anniston, Hoover, and Moundville… and a marginal risk (level 1/5) is in effect down to Alexander City, Prattville, and Thomasville.

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Severe Storms Possible Late Tonight; Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead

Severe Storms Possible Late Tonight; Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead

| March 31, 2023 @ 5:53 am

TONIGHT: A dynamic weather system will bring an organized band of showers and thunderstorms into Alabama late tonight. SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe storms for areas north and west of a line from Madison to Jasper to Reform. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) extends as far south as I-59 (Gadsden, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa)… and a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) is down to Heflin, Clanton, and Thomasville.

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Severe Storms Possible Late Tomorrow Night Across Alabama

Severe Storms Possible Late Tomorrow Night Across Alabama

| March 30, 2023 @ 1:52 pm

SEVERE CLEAR: With a sunny sky, temperatures are mostly in the 70s across Alabama this afternoon. Tonight will be fair with a low in the 50s.

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Nice Warm-Up Today; Strong/Severe Storms Late Tomorrow Night

Nice Warm-Up Today; Strong/Severe Storms Late Tomorrow Night

| March 30, 2023 @ 5:50 am

COLD START: We have some scattered light frost across North Alabama early this morning with temperatures in the 30s. Oneonta has actually dipped below the freezing mark with 31 degrees just before daybreak. Look for a nice warm-up today with ample sunshine… the high will be in the 70s. Tomorrow will be another dry, mild day with a high in the 77-80 degree range.

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Dry Tomorrow; Storms Arrive Friday Night

Dry Tomorrow; Storms Arrive Friday Night

| March 29, 2023 @ 2:53 pm

COOL LATE MARCH DAY: Temperatures are in the 60s across Alabama this afternoon with a partly sunny sky. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 40s; colder spots across North/Central Alabama could dip into the mid to upper 30s with a touch of scattered light frost.

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Severe Storms Possible Friday Night

Severe Storms Possible Friday Night

| March 29, 2023 @ 5:54 am

PLEASANT DAY AHEAD: A dry airmass covers Alabama this morning, and we expect sunshine in full force today with a high in the 66-76 degree range. Tonight will clear and chilly; colder spots will dip into the mid to upper 30s with some potential for a little light frost. Tomorrow will be another sunny day with a high in the 70s

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Dry Through Thursday; Storms Return Friday Night/Saturday Morning

Dry Through Thursday; Storms Return Friday Night/Saturday Morning

| March 28, 2023 @ 2:58 pm

PLEASANT DAY: Most all of Alabama is rain-free at mid-afternoon… the batch of rain and storms that was over the southern counties earlier in the day has moved into Georgia. Temperatures are in the 65-75 degree range, and tonight will be mostly fair and colder with a low in the 36-44 degree range.

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Showers/Storms For South Alabama Today

Showers/Storms For South Alabama Today

| March 28, 2023 @ 5:38 am

RADAR CHECK: Areas of rain along with a few thunderstorms are over the southern quarter of Alabama early this morning… the rest of the state is dry and cooler. The best chance of showers and storms today will remain over South Alabama, and SPC maintains a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms south of a line from Grove Hill to Troy to Eufaula.

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Dry Weather For North/Central Alabama Through Friday; Storms Tomorrow For South Alabama

Dry Weather For North/Central Alabama Through Friday; Storms Tomorrow For South Alabama

| March 27, 2023 @ 2:58 pm

RADAR CHECK: Most of Alabama is enjoying a delightful, sunny afternoon with temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. But, clouds linger over South Alabama with strong storms across the southeast corner of the state. Showers and storms remain possible tonight over the southern counties… elsewhere the sky will be fair with a low in the 40s as cooler air drops into the state.

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Active Weather Shifts Into South Alabama Later Today

Active Weather Shifts Into South Alabama Later Today

| March 27, 2023 @ 5:41 am

RADAR CHECK: A persistent band of rain and storms is across Central Alabama this morning. Flash flood warnings are in effect for parts of Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Clay, Randolph, and Chambers counties where radar suggests some places have seen over 7 inches of rain over the past 36 hours. A flash flood watch remains in effect for the central counties of the state as well.

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Severe Storms Arrive Tonight; Mostly Dry Tomorrow

Severe Storms Arrive Tonight; Mostly Dry Tomorrow

| March 24, 2023 @ 3:10 pm

WARM, BREEZY AFTERNOON: Temperatures are close to 80 degrees across Alabama this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds, and a gusty south wind. The weather gets active tonight as an organized band of showers and storms will push into the state ahead of a vigorous weather system. SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) for the northwest corner of Alabama around the Shoals. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) extends down to Scottsboro, Birmingham, and Sweetwater. A “marginal risk” (level 1/5) has been defined as far east and south as Alexander City, Montgomery, and Jackson.

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Severe Storms Likely Across Alabama Late Tonight

Severe Storms Likely Across Alabama Late Tonight

| March 24, 2023 @ 5:47 am

ACTIVE WEATHER AHEAD: Alabama’s weather will stay warm and dry today with a high in the low 80s this afternoon. Expect a mix of sun and clouds, with a gusty south wind by afternoon. Then, late tonight, an organized line of rain and thunderstorms will move into the state.

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Strong/Severe Storms Late Tomorrow Night

Strong/Severe Storms Late Tomorrow Night

| March 23, 2023 @ 3:12 pm

SUNNY, WARM AFTERNOON: Temperatures are in the 78-83 degree range across Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. The sky will stay mostly fair tonight with a low between 58 and 63 degrees.

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Warm, Dry Today; Severe Storms Late Tomorrow Night

Warm, Dry Today; Severe Storms Late Tomorrow Night

| March 23, 2023 @ 5:44 am

WARM MARCH DAY: With a mostly sunny sky, we are forecasting a high in the 81-85 degree range this afternoon, making it one of the warmest days so far in 2023. The average high for Birmingham on March 23 is 69. The day tomorrow will also be warm and dry with a high in the low 80s.

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