James Spann

James Max Spann Jr. is an American broadcast meteorologist and podcast host based in Birmingham, Alabama. He is the founder of The Alabama Weather Network, which provides statewide live weather coverage and regularly posts video weather updates during the early morning and afternoon, Monday through Friday. Spann also serves as the chief meteorologist for ABC 33/40 (WBMA-LD), the ABC-affiliated television station in Birmingham. Spann has worked in the field since 1978. He also hosts the podcast WeatherBrains.