James Spann and the Next Era of Local Weather

Guest : James Spann, Chief Meteorologist & Founder of the Alabama Weather Network When it comes to weather, few names carry the respect, trust, and authority of James Spann. For decades, he’s been the steady voice that Alabamians turn to when the sky turns dark — part scientist, part storyteller, and always a servant to his community. But beyond the green screen, James has become a powerful advocate for local weather, founding the Alabama Weather Network to bring hyper-local, science-based forecasting back to the people who need it most. Today, we talk with James about how the weather and media industries have evolved, why social science is now at the heart of saving lives, and how meteorologists can stay grounded in service even as technology and the atmosphere continue to change. Chapters 00:00 The Journey of James Spann: A Weather Legend 11:38 The Evolution of Weather Broadcasting 17:30 The Impact of Social Media on Weather Communication 18:16 BREAK 1 19:07 The Power of Social Media in Weather Reporting 21:13 Launching the Alabama Weather Network 25:14 Innovating Weather Coverage for the Next Generation 29:56 BREAK 2 30:01 The Importance of Hyperlocal Weather Reporting 39:22 A Commitment to Community and Future Generations See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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James Spann and the Next Era of Local Weather is an episode from Weather Geeks by Weather Group Television.

This episode is 00:42:24 long.

This episode was published on Jan 7, 2026.

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