James Spann
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AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. WeatherBrains host. Instagram: spannwx
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Waterspout moving onshore this morning at Panama City Beach… video from Jarred Jordan
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Today’s creepy scud special… northern Madison County late this morning. Video from Bob Carter.
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Summer snow! Togwotee Pass near Jackson Hole Wyoming today… Video from Hayley DeGraaff
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DUST IN THE WIND: Right now, a massive plume of dry, dusty air is traveling thousands of miles from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic…. the Saharan Air Layer (SAL). Some of the dust reaches the Gulf Coast region from Florida to Texas. The dust scatters sunlight, creating vibrant orange and red skies and colorful sunsets. The SAL’s dry air and strong winds actually help suppress tropical storms and hurricanes. And, when the dust finally settles, it can deliver vital nutrients to the Amazon rainforest and Caribbean coral reefs.
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Another look at the waterspout coming onshore this morning at Panama City Beach… video from Matt Jones
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Another good example of a scud cloud today. Scud clouds (also called fractus) form beneath rain showers or thunderstorms when warm, humid air is drawn upward into the storm. They often appear ragged and can rise rapidly. A scud cloud like this can exhibit some spinning or twisting because of turbulent air or localized wind shear. This rotation is usually shallow, disorganized, and does not indicate a tornado is forming. Remember, motion alone doesn’t make a tornado. Rotation alone doesn’t make a tornado. You need persistent, organized rotation associated with the storm’s updraft before tornado development becomes a concern. Video from Dillyn Chancey
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I-95 at Fort Pierce earlier today… video from John Huffmaster
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Keith Urban at Buc-ees in Athens tonight before his concert… video from Eric Thompson
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We witnessed the raw power of nature yesterday just south of Seward Alaska! It was incredible to watch this massive glacier calving, sending a huge wave through the water. Absolutely breathtaking to see firsthand. Glacial calving is a natural process where large chunks of ice break off from the edge of a glacier. This typically happens at the “terminus” or snout, where the glacier meets the sea, a lake, or even dry land. When these massive pieces of ice fall into the water, they become icebergs, or in smaller pieces, “growlers” or “bergy bits.” The process is primarily driven by gravity and the movement of the glacier itself. As a glacier flows—acting like a slow-moving river of ice—it experiences immense internal stress. When it reaches a point where it is no longer supported by land or where it extends out over the water, the ice becomes unstable. Cracks called crevasses form in the ice, and when these cracks penetrate deep enough, a section of the ice can no longer hold its own weight and snaps off, crashing down with incredible force. Calving is a dynamic and loud phenomenon that often triggers significant waves. It is a normal part of a glacier’s life cycle, and very common in the warmer summer months.
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I’m so excited to announce that I am starting and will serve as the Chief Meteorologist for the Alabama Weather Network, a new endeavor to serve all 67 Alabama counties with the most accurate weather coverage possible. Whether it's a blue-sky day or there’s severe weather anywhere in our state, our Network will be on the air 24/7 with the latest weather updates. We go live on August 11. Be sure to follow the Alabama Weather Network Alabama Weather Network right now for the latest updates!
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As another hot Alabama summer rolls on, I’m especially thankful for the men and women of Alabama Power They work around the clock—often in difficult and dangerous conditions—to keep the lights on us. Reliable electricity is something we often take for granted until it’s gone, and their dedication makes a real difference every day. Thank you for all you do to keep Alabama powered through the heat of summer!
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