James Spann

Alabama's most-loved weatherman deserves an original poem written in honor of his 60th birthday.

In recent years, West Alabama communities have learned to take heed to weather forecasts and warnings of possible inclement weather. So, with meteorologists issuing warnings as early as last week, everyone is on standby. Luckily, our favorite meteorologist is with us every step of the way, providing us with information.

ABC 33/40 Chief Meteorologist James Spann took to Facebook with a video update on pending weather in Alabama.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has now placed parts of North Alabama under a tornado watch until near midnight.

ABC 33/40 Chief Meteorologist James Spann took to Facebook with a video update on pending weather in Alabama.

With the threat of severe weather on its way into Alabama, meteorologist James Spann called in to discuss the forecast in detail.

A few showers will pass through the area during the pre-dawn hours but no risk of severe weather.

Snow, sleet, freezing rain? We could see winter precipitation in Alabama beginning Monday!

Today is National Weather Person's Day which recognizes individuals in the fields of meteorology, weather forecasting and broadcast meteorology.

A weather legend in our parts adds another national recognition. Time Magazine has named James Spann among the 140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2014! The man with the suspenders is already the go to person for severe weather coverage on TV and our radio stations...