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James Spann

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AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. WeatherBrains host. Instagram: spannwx

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1Jun 8, '24From Leland Randleman “I saw this large shark swimming through the water at Seaside at 11:26 a.m. An officer came by and said the shark we filmed was at least 15 feet long. They ha110×10.9M12k1k1.9k
2Dec 22, '22Current view from a Troopers car in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Current conditions outside of Cheyenne are -18 with zero visibility. Video from Wyoming Highway Patrol57.5×5.7M25k4.1k949
3Sep 29, '24From Abby Warren “This is in Greenville SC. Our neighbors the Cribbs caught footage of their whole tree line falling.”47.3×4.7M25k4.1k3.7k
4Sep 29, '24From LeeAnna “James we are on I-20 in Conyers, GA. BioLabs is on fire right now.”47.2×4.7M20k5.6k2.3k
5Feb 25, '25Long time followers here know that I don’t do politics, and there’s no political content on this account. I vote; and that’s it. The world does not need another social media nitwi21.7×2.2M11k2.6k490
6Jul 20, '24Panama City Beach yesterday. Before you comment, please understand they we know… *Sharks live in the Gulf of Mexico *It is their home Thank you. Video from Rosa Utrilla20.7×2.1M5.3k500583
7Aug 16, '22Remarkable scene at Destin early this morning… Video from @boo_freeman (IG)20.7×038k6.2k1.9k
8Apr 28, '23Spotted over Miami Beach today… video from Leland Randleman. What do you think?17.5×1.7M3.1k518337
9Oct 9, '24I-95 at Fort Pierce earlier today… video from John Huffmaster14.2×1.4M8.8k1.6k1.3k
10Aug 17, '24Keith Urban at Buc-ees in Athens tonight before his concert… video from Eric Thompson14×1.4M5.7k343358
11Jan 16, '24I-65 southbound at Exit 275 in Morris. Approx 7:45 this morning… video from Travis Johnston13.5×1.3M2.6k404243
12Nov 1, '23Miller Pier, Panama City Beach yesterday. Video from Katie Museus13.2×1.3M2.1k22951
13Apr 22, '17This tree was hit by lightning in Baldwyn, MS. It burned the inside. From @jkroxie12.6×017k7.1k6
14Nov 26, '17Toomer's Corner at sunrise...11.5×017k6.5k2
15Jul 19, '24Spotted at Panama City Beach this morning… Photo from Joanne Sheppard9.1×908k7.8k597343
16Mar 25, '23Security camera video inside Amory High School (MS) last night… Video from Sam Strickland8.7×866k2.9k667124
17Jul 1, '23This Twitter change today is a total dumpster fire. Unless something changes, this platform is now pretty much useless for those of us in the weather enterprise.8.6×858k4.2k1.1k32
18Oct 10, '24West Palm Beach… video from Robert Hubert8.5×845k4.1k820983
19Sep 6, '19The tweet from NWS Birmingham was spot on and accurate. If they are coming after them, they might as well come after me. How in the world has it come to this?8.4×014k3.5k94
20Nov 21, '23Wildfire along I-40 near the TN/NC state line tonight… video from Brook Richardson7.9×791k2.4k725184
21Jul 6, '25TEXAS FLOOD: There are many questions about the tragic flash flood on the Guadalupe River late Thursday night and early Friday morning. The death toll is now over 50, including som7.1×712k4.2k1.1k788
22Apr 3, '25Another look at the tornado warned storm at Spring Hill TN earlier this afternoon… video from Natalie Newsom5.6×557k8.4k1.1k935
23Dec 11, '21Video of the tornado that hit the Amazon facility near Edwardsville, IL tonight… from Danielle Henke5.2×06.7k2.7k463
24Sep 28, '25I’m always available as the guest picker…5.1×510k4k24944
25Jul 15, '25I’m so excited to announce that I am starting and will serve as the Chief Meteorologist for the Alabama Weather Network, a new endeavor to serve all 67 Alabama counties with the mo4.9×491k5.3k613219
26Aug 17, '24Hillsboro this afternoon (Lawrence County)…video from Joshua Cofield4.7×467k2.2k442227
27Jan 11, '24For those asking, I’m just getting started. Some as they get older slow down, I speed up. No retirement for me anytime soon. Full speed ahead… I feel better physically and mentally4.6×457k3k22940
28Jan 12, '25Well alrighty…4.5×453k3.5k298203
29Aug 29, '21Near the point of Ida’s landfall late this morning at Grand Isle LA… video from Christie Angelette4.5×05.9k2.6k151
30Jun 26, '25After seeing all of the nonsense about the KBMX radar reboot yesterday it continues to give a clear message: we have a mental health crisis in this country.4.3×432k5.1k439164
31Mar 25, '23Dear left wing and right wing political haters and lunatics... I see your garbage this morning. But, nobody cares about what you have to say after a tornado tragedy with loss of li3.7×368k5.6k60437
32Mar 26, '21Had a scare today. As I often say, tornadoes happen to real people, at a real place, at a real time.3.7×07.8k87725
33Nov 14, '23I prefer for all of the posts on this account to be about you, and not me. Things that are helpful and relevant to you. Will make a quick exception here since the word is out… I mi3.6×355k4.2k13024
34Jan 21, '25Orange Beach… video from Malllory Wilkins3.4×336k2.7k295168
35Mar 14, '25A high risk (level 5/5) has been defined for parts of AL and MS for “round two” tomorrow afternoon/night. A new video briefing will be up shortly.3.3×325k2.5k517139
36Mar 23, '22Dear Lisa… Sorry you missed Family Feud today. I’m actually happy we didn’t have a “tornadoes warning” at the time. Thanks for taking the time to write, and hope you have a better 3.2×06.6k70544
37Mar 16, '25Hi Jacob… looks like you need some attention, so I will play. At least ten tornadoes with multiple fatalities across Alabama yesterday and last night. This video is just one exampl3.2×323k4.4k355120
38Nov 29, '19The Moon, Venus, Jupiter over Navarre Beach this evening… photo from Vicki Pinson3.2×05.5k1.5k107
39Sep 1, '19Alabama will not be impacted by Dorian in any way.3.1×05.4k1.3k31
40Oct 28, '25A word of caution… Over the next 24 hours, you will see many fake, AI generated videos that claim to show damage in Jamaica. Think before you share…3.0×300k4.7k1k75
41Mar 16, '25From Anna Donner “My parents house in Gordo. In the video you’ll see the safe room was the only room intact. They are lucky to be alive, God was with them.”3.0×296k3.9k423219
42Apr 27, '23At this time 12 years ago today, this tornado (upper end EF-4) was moving through Tuscaloosa. Video from John Brown and the late Mike Wilhelm. Understand this was just one of 62 to2.8×280k2.5k662110
43Jul 5, '25TEXAS FLOOD TRAGEDY: One of those missing was 8 year old Sarah Marsh from Mountain Brook, a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary. It is confirmed that she lost her life in this flas2.8×279k13k1.9k111
44Jan 21, '25How often do you see this in Pensacola? Video from Elizabeth Williams2.8×275k2.9k416195
45Mar 16, '25From Charles Horton “This footage of the tornado is taken after the tornado crossed Hwy 159 at Gordo. The video shows a chicken farm being blown away as the tornado passes about 102.7×269k2.4k461282
46Apr 10, '21Severe thunderstorm at Pensacola Beach early this morning… video from Holly Cook2.6×04.2k1k92
47Jul 5, '25TEXAS FLOOD TRAGEDY: I have known about this since yesterday, but with it now all over social media I decided to share this with you this morning. One of those missing was 8 year o2.6×261k7.9k1.3k86
48Aug 10, '20So this was captured yesterday over St Clair County Alabama. (Real video; no editing). Much debate within the local weather community about what we are seeing here; what are your t2.5×03k1k137
49Apr 27, '24THIRTEEN YEARS AGO TODAY: I still don't have the words to describe the generational tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011. In Alabama, 62 tornadoes touched down. A total of 252 were k2.3×232k3.1k748172
50Apr 27, '23As long as I am living, I will post this every April 27. Never forget the 252 lives lost in Alabama during the generational tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011. May their memory be 2.3×228k3.8k73831
51Jul 12, '21Cow and dog still on the loose on I-59/20 in eastern Tuscaloosa County. Video from Rodney Cosper2.3×04k65473
52Mar 18, '21Some say yesterday’s severe weather outbreak was a “bust”. Just because a tornado didn’t hit a larger city like Birmingham or Tuscaloosa doesn’t mean “bust”. There are real people 2.3×04.7k60512
53Jan 21, '25Gulf Shores2.2×222k2.5k291139
54Jul 4, '22Here is the Tutwiler Hall implosion if you missed it. Campus of the University of Alabama.2.2×03.8k610152
55Jan 27, '25Same here. I don’t care about politics. But, people in Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky have electricity, running water, and we know more about emergency management than most. So2.1×208k2.6k28255
56Oct 26, '19Home security camera video of a tornado today in the western part of Mobile… video from Sean Kenny2.1×03k1k65
57May 10, '25"THE GULF":Attached to this post is a current satellite image of the "Gulf". Impressive view of towering thunderstorms. As we approach the beginning of the hurricane season (June 12.0×197k2.4k19367
58Apr 15, '25I made the mistake of sharing a Facebook post this morning featuring a photo from a follower that used the term “Gulf of America” in the description. Within minutes, I was called a1.9×194k2.9k12788
59Mar 21, '21Cloud iridescence forming above a cumulonimbus cloud today in Zambia… photos from Amanda Collins1.9×03.5k75556
60Oct 10, '24Bar Harbor, Maine… Photos from Cindy Mays1.9×188k3.7k363149
61Feb 16, '25Toomer’s Corner tonight…1.9×185k3.5k27570
62Mar 25, '25From Marti Pearce “Orange Beach today. Blue Angels returning home from winter practice in California. The first Gulf coast Beach Buzz of 2025! Welcome home Blue Angels!”1.8×183k3.7k35188
63Mar 26, '21The severe weather threat has ended for all of Alabama…1.8×04k3355
64Aug 16, '22A longer video of the Destin waterspout this morning… Video from Sophia Bell1.8×03.6k530101
65May 28, '18Check this out... Alberto whipped up a mini-vortex today at the Shores of Panama resort in Panama City Beach. Basically a waterspout over a pool... video from Justin Ray Parker1.8×02.4k1.1k23
66Dec 14, '21Amazing shots of the top of the long lived supercell that produced a tornado most likely for over 200 miles Friday night. Photos from Kayla Coleman Photography at 35,000 feet in a 1.8×02.9k802100
67Apr 3, '25Spring Hill TN… photo from Ryan Mills1.7×172k3.3k309163
68Mar 16, '25Winterboro High School/Talladega County… photo from Madison Shields1.7×170k2.3k389213
69Mar 18, '21Is your life less important if you live in a rural area? NO. I grew up in rural South Alabama, and will always treat tornado warnings for less populated areas just like one moving 1.7×03.8k34011
70Nov 9, '24There has been some very harsh political rhetoric posted here in recent days from professional meteorologists. Some with NOAA, some in the private sector, some in academia. Please 1.7×165k2.6k17940
71Mar 4, '19The Lee County tornado crossing US 280 yesterday near Smiths Station. You can see the cell tower collapse at the beginning of the video. From Louis Bridges1.7×02.1k1k56
72Mar 20, '18Thanks Jerry1.6×02.5k5152
73Mar 27, '21The kindness and generosity of these men and women will never be forgotten… They’ve been at our home all morning working to clean up downed trees and tornado damage. Not asking for1.6×03.7k2625
74Sep 11, '25DIFFICULT DAYS: I have received many messages like this one over the past 18 hours: "Have I missed a post from you about the tragedy of Charlie Kirk being assassinated? You are a g1.6×155k2.9k358134
75Dec 19, '20Saturn, Jupiter and four of it's moons - taken tonight in Trussville. 400mm lens, image cropped at 200%. From @ronburkett97 (IG)1.5×02.8k60241
76Dec 26, '15If anyone knows David, please wish him a Merry Christmas from me.1.5×02.2k9090
77Apr 5, '17Thanks to “Lillie May” for the kind words this morning on Facebook. My world.1.5×02.3k6440
78Jul 2, '20Hot weather. When I was growing up, it was called “summer”. Now, some media outlets call it a potentially “deadly pattern”….1.5×02.8k43512
79Jan 26, '21By God’s grace I didn’t have to cut off The Bachelor tonight on ABC.1.4×03.3k2066
80Jul 10, '19Dear Twitter followers… My feed is severely congested this morning with political rhetoric and rage, both right wing and left wing. I do weather, not politics… not interested in th1.4×03.5k1471
81Sep 16, '20Dear Tweeter-verse: After no sleep and countless hours of multitasking over the past few days… I am not in the mood for trolls, haters, know-it-alls, or right wing or left wing pol1.4×03.4k1365
82Jul 10, '25Pensacola Beach today… video from Whitney Brown1.4×140k3.2k26494
83Mar 31, '21The EF-3 tornado passing through Eagle Point last Thursday… video from Jenny Nix1.4×02.3k51248
84Mar 23, '20A thought... and nothing personal. Nobody really cares about your political position (right or left wing). My timeline is clogged with it. Most are are worried about when the next 1.3×02.9k3031
85Mar 24, '21Yep1.3×02.8k30918
86Sep 1, '19How many times have I said geography literacy is a huge issue in the U.S.???1.3×02.6k4205
87Jan 23, '19At this rate, the new Alabama state flower will be mildew.1.3×02.2k5352
88Jan 10, '24April 27, 2011 changed Coach Saban. It created a bond between him and the people of Tuscaloosa, and I believe that pretty much guaranteed he would finish the rest of his career the1.2×118k2.7k23450
89Jan 3, '22Somebody needs a big ole hug…1.1×02.3k13521
90Feb 6, '20FYI: I don't think I have been "sick" in 20 years... But something grabbed me last night and I am down for the count. Thanks to Taylor Sarallo and Meaghan Thomas for covering for m1.1×02.3k793
91Jun 16, '21Thanks to our friends at WBRC and WVTM in Birmingham for helping our news department today; allowing ABC 33/40 employees to attend Christopher Sign’s funeral. Very classy.1.0×02.5k1291
92Nov 5, '21Tis the season….1.0×02.5k1165
93Sep 17, '24From Steve Glenn “Hi James. Steve the pilot here. Brilliant northern lights over the North Atlantic, flying from London to Memphis”1.0×100k2.1k256118
94Apr 2, '20I’m noticing all the broadcast meteorologist working from home are showing off their Emmys, Oscars, and advanced degrees to impress people… I simply would like to show off the fact1.0×02.3k1185
95Aug 16, '20I opened up social media this morning to see an almost unprededented amount of hate and anger. Please take a minute and consider the simple blessings of life. Consider kindness and1.0×02.2k1726
96Apr 27, '24NEVER FORGET: We will never forget the 252 lives lost on April 27, 2011 in Alabama, when 62 tornadoes tore through the state.1.0×96k2.3k51258
97Jan 26, '21A ray of hope for my friend Jason Williams and his family. Their home was destroyed in Fultondale last night, and they thought they lost all their pets. But Smokey the dog showed u1.0×02.2k1647
98Jan 11, '25Out of the many snow day photos I have posted, this has gathered more attention than the others. A very young boy looking at the snow from his room at Children’s Of Alabama. I aske0.9×92k2.6k25133
99Apr 12, '20And… to the political loons/haters (both right and left wing). Nobody cares about your rhetoric today where I am. Policy for me: block first, answer questions later. Thank you.0.9×02.2k933

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