Alabama Weather Network with James Spann begins Monday
Special to the News
James Spann’s lifelong dream of providing weather for all areas of Alabama on a statewide network is finally coming true Monday, August 11, at noon.
That’s when the Alabama Weather Network will go on the air. The groundbreaking network will be the only 24/7 digital weather channel providing weather information for all 67 Alabama counties.
On a daily basis, Alabamians will be able to get the weather any time they want no matter where they live in the state. But when times become dangerous and there is a tornado warning or high impact weather anywhere in Alabama, Spann and his team of meteorologists will be on the air covering it live for as long as it lasts.
“There are a number of areas of our state that currently don’t get comprehensive severe weather coverage,” says Spann, a meteorologist for 47 years. “That changes with our commitment to all 67 counties.”
There are several other features that set the Alabama Weather Network apart from other weather entities.
“We’ll have a statewide team of Skywatchers, an amazing camera network throughout the state and cutting-edge drone technology,” said Spann.
People can watch the Alabama Weather Network on a phone; a tablet; on the Alabama Weather Network app and website; on most television interfaces like Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV; and on these social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.
“I love this state, and I know it better than anyone, having traveled its back roads for over four decades. I know the people, the culture, our geography, and our microclimates. I’m thrilled to now be able to protect Alabamians in all 67 counties,” said Spann.
