James Spann tells viewers his house damaged by Alabama tornado, texts wife and returns to air. ... “The reason I had to step out, we had major damage at my house,” Spann said when he returned to the ABC 33/40 broadcast. “My wife is OK, but the tornado came right through there and it's not good, it's bad. It's bad.”

What happened James Spann's house?

25, 2021 at 6 p.m. EST. A well-known meteorologist received word his own home was hit by a powerful tornado while he was on the air. James Spann has served as chief meteorologist at the ABC affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama, for nearly 25 years.

Did a tornado hit James spanns house?

Meteorology legend James Spann's home hit by Alabama tornado outbreak. ABC 33/40's Chief Meteorologist James Spann covered the tornado live as it passed through his own neighborhood.

Is JP Spann James spanns son?

James and his wife Karen have been married for 29 years, and they have two boys: J.P., 26, and Ryan, who is 13 and in the eighth grade.

Who is James Spann son?

James Max Spann Jr.

He currently works for WBMA-LD (ABC 33/40), Birmingham's ABC affiliate.

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Is James Spann an Alabama fan?

For admirers, the show-must-go-on mentality underscored the dedication of an icon that AL.com recently called “Alabama's most recognizable and influential TV weatherman.” An Alabama native, he has amassed a loyal following across Twitter, TV, radio and a “weekly show for weather nerds” called WeatherBrains.

Where did the tornado in Alabama hit?

A confirmed tornado was reported in Fulton near Grove Hill at 1:49 p.m. A tornado was caught on video in Troy, Alabama. Thankfully, there were no reports of damage or injuries. Check out the video of the twister below or here. The severe weather threat in Alabama is expected to last until Tuesday.

Where did tornadoes hit in Birmingham?

No injuries were immediately reported in the city of Pelham where the tornado struck. Storm damage, possibly from a tornado, also was evident in the Eagle Point subdivision near Birmingham, where numerous large trees were down and homes were damaged.

What state has the most tornadoes?

Here are the 10 states with the highest numbers of tornadoes:

• Texas (155)
• Kansas (96)
• Florida (66)
• Oklahoma (62)
• Nebraska (57)
• Illinois (54)
• Colorado (53)
• Iowa (51)

Did a tornado touch down in Birmingham Alabama?

The National Weather Service in Birmingham confirmed that a tornado had touched down, urging residents in the area to "TAKE COVER NOW!" Amid the confirmation from the National Weather Service in the city, Twitter users posted pictures and videos of the damage caused by the tornado.

Is Birmingham under a tornado warning?

No Alerts. There are currently no severe weather alerts. ... You can also view current severe weather warnings & watches for Birmingham and surrounding areas on the WVTM13 alerts page.

Did Ida damage Alabama?

Hurricane Ida did little damage in Alabama. That's the good news. But, Gulf Coast residents are looking at this near miss as a reminder of what happened with Tropical Storm Charlotte that killed twelve people in Alabama back in June. That's on top of the damage Hurricanes Sally and Zeta did last year.

How big was the tornado that hit Alabama?

The tornado reached a maximum path width of 1.5 miles (2.4 km) during its track through Tuscaloosa, and once again when it crossed Interstate 65 north of Birmingham, and attained estimated winds of 190 mph (310 km/h) shortly after passing through the city.

Who is Pam Huff married to?

Pam also is a sought-after speaker who gives dozens of speeches each year to civic organizations, churches and schools. She and her husband, Bill have two adult daughters and two grandchildren.

How much does Mickey Ferguson make?

Mickey Ferguson Salary? Mickey as a meteorologist and a lead weather forecaster at WBRC FOX 6 News earns an estimated salary of $70,187 annually.

Did Hurricane Ida affect Mobile Alabama?

Ida causing flooding in Mobile, Alabama.

Did Hurricane Ida affect Mobile AL?

“Mobile has been fortunate to avoid the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ida that were felt to the West, but City crews are continuing to evaluate minor reports storm damage and flash flooding in low-lying areas,” Stimpson said.

Has a tornado touched down?

An EF-0 tornado carrying estimated wind speeds of 90 to 130 kilometres per hour touched down in southern Alberta over the weekend, Environment Canada confirmed on its website Wednesday.

Was there a tornado in London?

A freak weather event has damaged houses and cars in east London. Police were called to reports a tornado had ripped through several streets in Barking around 7.20pm on Friday evening, tearing down fences and walls, and damaging cars.