James Spann

James Spann
Spann in 2012
Born
James Max Spann Jr.

(1956-06-06) June 6, 1956
Education
OccupationBroadcast meteorologist
Years active1973–present
EmployerABC 33/40 (WBMA-LD)
Spouse
Karen Spann
(m. 1981)
Children2
AwardsEmmy award, 2001
NWA Broadcaster of the Year
AMS Award for Broadcast Meteorology
NATAS Silver Circle Award
Hon. LL.D.

James Max Spann Jr. (born June 6, 1956) 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.