
Alabama Weather Network’s James Spann is forecasting a possible major winter storm over the northern half of Alabama this weekend.

The Alabama Weather Network, with chief meteorologist James Spann, launched Monday with hundreds of fans watching.

Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency and activated the Alabama Emergency Operations Plan Friday ahead of a potentially dangerous storm system.

The Deep South is preparing for its first winter storm in nearly 11 years. The system is expected to bring snow across Alabama midweek, with heavier snow totals south of Interstate 20.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of central Alabama for the next couple of days.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and officials on Alabama’s Gulf Coast are preparing for hurricane season.

A warming trend is expected to continue this week and forecasters are warning about the possible impact across Alabama.