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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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Occasional Showers/Storms Through The Weekend

Occasional Showers/Storms Through The Weekend

| July 17, 2024 @ 3:14 pm

RADAR CHECK: We have scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across Alabama this afternoon; some are producing torrential rain, strong winds, and lots of lighting. A few lingering showers are possible through the night; lows will be in the 70s.

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Rain Coverage Going Up, Heat Levels Going Down

Rain Coverage Going Up, Heat Levels Going Down

| July 17, 2024 @ 5:34 am

RADAR CHECK: We have a number of showers and storms early this morning over East Alabama; the rest of the state is dry with temperatures in the 70s. Expect a mix of sun and clouds today with scattered to numerous showers and storms by afternoon

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Storms Becoming More Numerous In Coming Days; Not As Hot

Storms Becoming More Numerous In Coming Days; Not As Hot

| July 16, 2024 @ 3:01 pm

RADAR CHECK: We have another day of scattered summer soakers across Alabama. Storms are producing very heavy rain, frequent lighting, and gusty winds as they move to the east. Where rain is falling temperatures are in the 70s and 80s, away from the storms we have low to mid 90s.

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Higher Rain Coverage Ahead; Lower Heat Levels

Higher Rain Coverage Ahead; Lower Heat Levels

| July 16, 2024 @ 5:35 am

RADAR CHECK: Rain is falling early this morning in spot spots north and west of Birmingham; the rest of the state is dry with temperatures in the 70s. With a mix of sun and clouds we expect a high in the low to mid 90s today with random, scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and early tonight.

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Sun + Scattered Thunderstorms This Afternoon

Sun + Scattered Thunderstorms This Afternoon

| July 15, 2024 @ 2:55 pm

RADAR CHECK: As advertised, we have your classic case of random, scattered showers and thunderstorms across Alabama this afternoon. Some spots are seeing heavy rain, gusty winds, and loud thunder… other places are hot and dry.

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Rain Chances Rise Later This Week With Lower Heat Levels

Rain Chances Rise Later This Week With Lower Heat Levels

| July 15, 2024 @ 5:39 am

HOT SUMMER DAY AHEAD: We have some very classic summer weather for Alabama today and tomorrow. Partly sunny and hot with a few random scattered showers and thunderstorms around, mainly this afternoon and early tonight. Highs will be in the mid 90s, and the chance of any one location seeing rain is 25-35 percent.

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Sizzling Weekend Ahead; Mostly Dry

Sizzling Weekend Ahead; Mostly Dry

| July 12, 2024 @ 3:20 pm

HOT SUMMER DAY: The sky is mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 90s. Thankfully humidity values are still relatively low, so “heat index” is no factor. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 70s.

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Hot/Dry Weather Through Tomorrow; Isolated Showers Sunday

Hot/Dry Weather Through Tomorrow; Isolated Showers Sunday

| July 12, 2024 @ 5:33 am

RISING HEAT LEVELS: Dry weather continues across Alabama through tomorrow with mostly sunny days and fair nights… the high today will be in the mid 90s, followed by upper 90s tomorrow. Thankfully humidity levels will remain fairly low helping to make the heat a little more bearable.

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Hot, Mostly Dry Weather Through The Weekend

Hot, Mostly Dry Weather Through The Weekend

| July 11, 2024 @ 3:01 pm

DRY SUMMER DAY: The sky is mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures mostly in the 88-93 degree range. Tonight will be clear with a low in the upper 60s and low 70s.

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Rising Heat Levels; Dry Pattern To Continue

Rising Heat Levels; Dry Pattern To Continue

| July 11, 2024 @ 5:35 am

DRY SUMMER WEATHER: Alabama’s forecast through the weekend will feature gradually rising heat levels and the lack of afternoon showers and storms. Most communities will be dry through Sunday with mostly sunny days and fair nights… the high today will be in the low 90s, followed by mid 90s tomorrow, and upper 90s over the weekend.

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Dry Pattern Through The Weekend

Dry Pattern Through The Weekend

| July 10, 2024 @ 2:53 pm

DRY DAYS: A bit batch of dry air continues to move into the Deep South this afternoon. There is a small area of light rain over Houston County, otherwise the state is dry with a mostly sunny sky.

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Most Of Alabama Dry Today; A Few Showers Near The Coast

Most Of Alabama Dry Today; A Few Showers Near The Coast

| July 10, 2024 @ 5:33 am

DRY DAYS: A push of dry air continues to roll southward across the Deep South this morning. We have a few showers over Mobile and Baldwin counties, and other parts of far South Alabama, but the rest of the state is dry.

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Dry Days Ahead With Lower Humidity

Dry Days Ahead With Lower Humidity

| July 9, 2024 @ 2:56 pm

RADAR CHECK: Bands of showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rain, continue across Alabama this afternoon. Rain will end soon after sunset tonight, and the sky becomes mostly fair with a low in the 67-73 degree range early tomorrow.

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Showers/Storms Develop Later Today; Dry Air Arrives Tomorrow

Showers/Storms Develop Later Today; Dry Air Arrives Tomorrow

| July 9, 2024 @ 5:39 am

TROPICAL TUESDAY: The remnant circulation of Beryl will pass well to the north of Alabama today, but it will help to pull some deeper tropical moisture into the state helping in the production of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms.

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