James Spann is an American television weather presenter and journalist best known for playing Host on the podcast Weatherbrains.
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Best Known For:The podcast WeatherBrains
Breakthrough:Joined ABC 33/40 as chief meteorologist in 1996
10 Quick Facts About James Spann
- Full Name: James Spann
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The podcast WeatherBrains
- Date of Birth: June 6, 1956
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of Birth: Huntsville, Alabama
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Karen Spann
- Media Level: Local
James Spann Age
James Spann is about 70 years old as of 2026. James Spann was born in 1956.
Education
He attended Mississippi State University, where he earned a Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology.
- Mississippi State University
- Qualification: Certificate
- Field of Study: Broadcast Meteorology
- Period: 1992
Career & Work
James Spann's career includes business leadership roles with Alabama Weather Network and ABC 33/40 (WBMA-LD).
Organization: Alabama Weather Network
Role: Founder and meteorologist
Period: 2025–Present
Details: Alabama · Founded statewide weather service in 2025.
Organization: ABC 33/40 (WBMA-LD)
Role: Chief meteorologist
Period: 1996
Details: Birmingham, Alabama · Present role affirmed by Birmingham Rotary Club profile and Alabama Weather Network biography.
Organization: KDFW
Role: Television meteorologist
Period: Historical
Details: Dallas, Texas
Organization: WBRC
Role: Television meteorologist
Period: Historical
Details: Birmingham, Alabama
Rise to Fame
James Spann rose to prominence for his role for the podcast WeatherBrains.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes WeatherBrains and Spanning Alabama.
Podcasts
- Podcast: WeatherBrains (Host, 2006-) — Weather discussion podcast launched in 2006
Digital Series
- Digital Series: Spanning Alabama (Host) — Alabama Weather Network series about people and communities across Alabama
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Severe-weather coverage of 2000 Tuscaloosa tornado
- Honorary Doctor of Laws — University of West Alabama — Honorary academic recognition
James Spann Family & Relationships
James Spann is married to Karen Spann.
- Father: Max Spann
- Mother: Carolyn Spann
Personal Information
- Full Name: James Spann
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 6, 1956
- Age: 70
- Birthday: June 6
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Huntsville, Alabama
Family & Relationships
- Father: Max Spann
- Mother: Carolyn Spann
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Karen Spann
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$266,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $364,000–$5,193,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
