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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Weekend Showers; Severe Storms Late Sunday Night/Monday

Weekend Showers; Severe Storms Late Sunday Night/Monday

| March 28, 2025 @ 5:57 am

WARM, DRY DAY AHEAD: Temperatures will exceed 80 degrees over much of Alabama this afternoon with a partly sunny sky. Clouds will increase tonight as moisture levels rise.

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A Few Weekend Showers; Strong/Severe Storms Possible Late Sunday Night/Monday

A Few Weekend Showers; Strong/Severe Storms Possible Late Sunday Night/Monday

| March 27, 2025 @ 3:13 pm

SUNNY SPRING DAY: With a sunny sky temperatures are mostly in the mid to upper 70s across Alabama this afternoon. Tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 50s and low 60s.

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Dry Today/Tomorrow; Severe Storms Possible Late Sunday Night/Monday

Dry Today/Tomorrow; Severe Storms Possible Late Sunday Night/Monday

| March 27, 2025 @ 5:44 am

WARM AFTERNOONS: Look for a high in the 77-82 degree range for most Alabama communities today and tomorrow with a partly sunny sky. The chance for rain will remain well to the west of Alabama through tomorrow night.

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Rain Returns Saturday; Severe Storms Possible Sunday Night/Monday

Rain Returns Saturday; Severe Storms Possible Sunday Night/Monday

| March 26, 2025 @ 3:10 pm

MILD MARCH DAY: Temperatures are in the 70s over most of Alabama this afternoon, but places like Dothan and Mobile in South Alabama are in the low 80s. Most of the state is enjoying a good supply of sunshine, but mid level clouds have moved into the central counties.

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Some Rain Saturday; Severe Storms Possible Sunday Night/Monday

Some Rain Saturday; Severe Storms Possible Sunday Night/Monday

| March 26, 2025 @ 5:42 am

DRY THROUGH FRIDAY: Alabama’s weather will stay dry through Friday with partly to mostly sunny days and fair nights. Highs will be generally in the 75-80 degree range today, followed by low 80s tomorrow and Friday.

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Rain/Storms Return By The Weekend

Rain/Storms Return By The Weekend

| March 25, 2025 @ 3:06 pm

SUNNY MARCH DAY: Temperatures are in the 77-82 degree range across Alabama this afternoon with sunshine in full supply. Tonight will be clear with lows in the 40s and 50s.

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Dry Through Friday; Showers/Storms Return Over The Weekend

Dry Through Friday; Showers/Storms Return Over The Weekend

| March 25, 2025 @ 5:36 am

MILD DAYS, COOL NIGHTS: Alabama’s weather will be rain-free through Friday with partly to mostly sunny mild days and fair cool nights. Highs will be mostly in the mid to upper 70s, but a few spots will reach the low 80s today and then again on Friday.

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Rain Over South Alabama Ends This Evening; Dry For The Rest Of The Week

Rain Over South Alabama Ends This Evening; Dry For The Rest Of The Week

| March 24, 2025 @ 2:42 pm

RADAR CHECK: Rain is confined to the far southern part of Alabama this afternoon; the sky has cleared over the northern counties. Rain over South Alabama ends this evening, and the sky becomes mostly fair statewide late tonight.

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Rain Ends Today; Dry Days Ahead

Rain Ends Today; Dry Days Ahead

| March 24, 2025 @ 5:40 am

RADAR CHECK: Rain is widespread across Alabama early this morning along and south of I-59; there are few heavier storms over the southern counties, but they are well below severe limits. We note SPC (NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center) maintains a low end “marginal risk” of severe thunderstorms for far South Alabama and along the Gulf Coast today… a few storms there could produce small hail and gusty winds.

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Mild Weekend Ahead; Rain Returns Sunday Night/Monday

Mild Weekend Ahead; Rain Returns Sunday Night/Monday

| March 21, 2025 @ 2:07 pm

SUNNY DAY: Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s across Alabama this afternoon with sunshine in full supply tonight. Tonight will be clear and chilly, but not as cold last night.

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Warmer Days Ahead; Rain Returns Late Sunday Night/Monday

Warmer Days Ahead; Rain Returns Late Sunday Night/Monday

| March 21, 2025 @ 5:40 am

With a sunny sky, temperatures rebound into the 60s across Alabama today.

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Cold Night Ahead; A Freeze Warning For North Alabama

Cold Night Ahead; A Freeze Warning For North Alabama

| March 20, 2025 @ 3:04 pm

WINDY, COLD FIRST DAY OF SPRING: Clouds are over the northern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon with temperatures only in the 40s in many areas; a strong north wind is making it feel colder. We have a few sprinkles on radar… even a little sleet in spots.

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Freeze Warning For North Alabama Tonight; A Warmer Weekend Ahead

Freeze Warning For North Alabama Tonight; A Warmer Weekend Ahead

| March 20, 2025 @ 5:30 am

BREEZY AND MUCH COOLER: Alabama’s weather will be breezy and much cooler today; the sky will be occasionally cloudy over the northern half of the state with temperatures holding in the 40s along with a few spotty showers. The sky become sunny over South Alabama with a high in the 50s.

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A Few Storms Tonight; Much Colder Tomorrow

A Few Storms Tonight; Much Colder Tomorrow

| March 19, 2025 @ 2:57 pm

MILD, WINDY DAY: The sky is sunny over much of Alabama this afternoon with a gusty south wind, but clouds are increasing over the northwest counties ahead of a cold front.

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