Today through the weekend will feature below average temperatures. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. He joined WBRC in 2010 and prior to becoming Chief Meteorologist, served as Weekend . It is with a heavy heart I share a bit of life news with you all. MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Both past and current WSFA 12 News employees are responding to the death of former Chief Meteorologist Dan Atkinson. WHEC News announced the firing of meteorologist Jeremy Kappell after he used a racial slur on air while referring to a park named for Martin Luther King Jr. CNN tried an AI flirt app. Josh Johnson is WSFA's Chief Meteorologist. Business Advisory; Business Valuation; Corporate Finance; Cash Flow Modelling; M&A Advisory; Venture Capital; Private & Public Partnerships; Owner Supervision And Internal Control He was a hard worker who worked at WSFA for more than 30 years and was kind to all those around him. During his tenure at WSFA 12 News, Eric met and married his wife, Katie. That's because severe thunderstorms and tropical systems are his favorite types of weather to cover and study. Mostly dry conditions will go alongside the colder weather. ", Current WSFA 12 Chief Meteorologist Josh Johnson said, "Today is one of the saddest days of my life as we remember Dan Atkinson, an amazing meteorologist, but to be perfectly honest, an even better man. Daniel Heffner is a Special Projects Producer for NBC12. Ohio State, UC, UK, Reds, Colts, & Thunder. Dan showed us all how we should live our lives. As of Monday, Ruth Vickerstaff was appointed an attorney named Zach Alsobrook. He was a great meteorologist, and he could explain the science but his authenticity came through as well, and that's what made Dan a beloved member of people's families for so many years.". Later he enrolled at Mississippi State University for his education in meteorology. The spring-like feeling stays in the forecast! Tuesday night will bring rain, storms, wind, and a chance of severe weather in South Alabama. March 25, 2016. During the Friday evening broadcast of News10NBC, chief . I think the viewers saw that sincerity. But he has a right to privacy, so there isnt much they can say on the record.. Most recently, Reichmuth reported live from Mayfield, Kentucky on the aftermath following the deadliest tornado . Before that she worked at local stations in Louisiana and Virginia. We have seen wild weather on December 31st and January 1st. Lee joined the news team in August 2021. "As Parkinson's and diabetes took a toll on his body, they didn't touch his spirit ever. Things will change a bit for the second half of the weekend. He is the Morning Meteorologist, and you can catch his forecasts Monday-Friday on Today in Alabama. Rich Thomas, the longtime chief meteorologist atMontgomery NBC affiliateWSFA, hasnt been seen on the air in quite sometime now. My time at WSFA is running short. Pink-slipped Spectrum NY1 meteorologist Erick Adame doesn't expect to get his old job back after being let go for appearing an adult cam website but thinks he could . Owen tries to bring a modern and cinematic look to investigative storytelling with dynamic and engaging animations and videography. Rain chances are around or even below 20% this weekend! Rain, thunderstorms, wind, and a few strong to severe storms are expected. Originally from Amelia Island, FL, she attended the University of Florida where she studied meteorology, climatology and geography. First Alert: Heavy rain will return to Alabama on Sunday; widespread rain totals in excess of one inch are likely. The issue is personal for Josh; his younger brother, Chris, died in October of 2015 after a long struggle against opiate addiction. While at Ohio State, he was heavily involved in the student-run television station and the university's meteorology club. WDHN forecaster Andrew Alexander Clarke, 23, faces Stalking 2nd degree, a misdemeanor. He brings a wealth of experience, impressive weather knowledge and a service-minded approach to our team.. Tyler joined the WSFA 12 News team in March of 2020. Dan Atkinsonmy friend, my mentor, my "brother"," Former WSFA 12 Chief Meteorologist Rich Thomas said. Highs head into the 90s beginning Saturday. In that time, Josh helped pioneer the station's launch of a new, powerful HD weather graphics system and was a driving force behind WSFA's launch of StormTracker 12. Catherine Patterson anchors the WBRC FOX6 News at 9, 9:30, and 10 pm Monday through Friday. The Chilton County tag division posted the warning on Facebook, the payment website is similar to the counties, but the URL is one letter different, which is how these scammers are getting people. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. "We all have people who we associate with where you go to get the truth," Lindley said. Tornado-affected individuals who were denied FEMA assistance can apply for a low-interest SBA loan. From the way Dan battled his illnesses the last several years, you could see nothing rattled him in life either. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. A man who loved his family and his Savior. "I never heard Dan complain, not one time," Shearer said. Caresse Jackman is a national consumer investigative reporter with a focus on exposing scams and digging into consumer concerns. Wes is the Chief Meteorologist for WBRC FOX6 News. A few tornadoes, areas of wind damage and localized flash flooding are the main concerns. We couldnt be more proud of Eric and his accomplishments. His first three stops were all well to the north: While in the Midwest, Tyler covered several severe weather events, tornado warnings, snowstorms, ice storms, intense heat, and wind chills as low as 50 degrees below zero! No wet weather through Wednesday, but our next cold front arrives by Thursday! Meteorologist. In 2015 he was named Best Weather Anchor in Alabama by the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Being able to see them with regularity again is exceptionally important to me, Eric explained. She also worked as a forecaster for WUFT and WRUF while in school. Strong to severe storms are possible across the South Monday-Wednesday. We, the undersigned, call on WSFA to rehire Rich Thomas. Meteorologist and manager for network of radio stations across the Midwest with on-air forecast updates and severe weather coverage. 29, 2022 at 9:17 AM PDT. The City of Orange Beach announced that the Alabama Point East section of the beach by the Perdido Pass Bridge is now closed to the public. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall hailed Tuesdays ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Feels-like temps will be near or above 100 degrees. Citing a new lawsuit filed in . High temperatures will reach the upper 90s and threaten 100. The man has been identified as Joe Cleveland Scott. Rain becomes likely Thanksgiving evening and remains in the forecast through Saturday. Jan 30. Earlier this week, Karl Bohnak in a Facebook post said. Some of the storms could be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts and a tornado or two. Freeze was the first female Chief Meteorologist in Chicago, Illinois, for Fox owned-and-operated station WFLD in Chicago . Lee joined WSFA 12 News in June 2018. News director says they are looking for replacement. To go along with that warm up comes low end rain chances. He was a terrific weatherman with his big smile and comforting voice. Next chance of rain arrives Saturday night and Sunday. It also has three bureaus: Decatur, Sand Mountain After New World merged with Fox in 1997, WBRC was re First Alert: Elsa has strengthened into a hurricane. Things will change a bit for the second half of the weekend. Josh holds the American Meteorological Society's Seal of Approval and is an active member of the National Weather Association, having served on its Weather and Forecasting Committee. Recently, Rich Thomas was let go from WSFA, a news station in Montgomery, Alabama. Record highs could be tied or broken next week. Hes also lived in Texas and Arkansas. When she's not busy forecasting or studying, her hobbies include paddle boarding, SCUBA diving, cheering for the Gators and taking her "foodie" title very seriously. Erick Adame erickadame.net. Shower and storm chances will be 30% or less through Sunday. A search for Thomas' Twitter account and Facebook page will come up void, as if they never existed. The WSFA First Alert weather team is tracking severe weather overnight into Wednesday morning. Inspired by the Blizzard of '93, Hurricane Opal and numerous tornado events, Josh went to Mississippi State University and earned his degree in meteorology. Josh was also front and center for some historic Alabama weather events, including the tornado outbreaks of April 2011, numerous tropical systems and a few brushes with winter weather, too. Cold conditions stick around through the Christmas weekend, tracking a gradual warm up during the last week of 2022. Not much changing as our overall weather pattern feels a lot like Summer Seasonable warmth in the upper 80s to 90 degrees will be around for a while, Typical Summer weather continues this week for Alabama, Humidity and rain chances are right around the corner, Humidity and rain chances return later in the week, Temperatures are not as hot today and tomorrow. Somebody recognized him and thought they would play God and share it with his employer and his family., A post shared by Erick Adame (@erickadameontv). There was no extortion. The Georgia native is a graduate of the University of Alabama where she earned a bachelor's degree in Communication and Information Sciences, specializing in Telecommunication and Film. In his free time, Tyler enjoys exploring new places and going on adventures to parks, beaches, restaurants, and breweries. Adames number of followers on Instagram have also more than doubled since his statement with roughly a hundred new ones rolling in every hour, his rep said. Please reinstate Erick Adame now.. Numerous showers and storms to start the week. An internship with Birmingham meteorologist James Spann sharpened his desire to serve others in the field of meteorology. We are very excited to have Nick join the WSFA 12 News family, said WSFA First Alert Chief Meteorologist Josh Johnson. While there, Josh started doing TV weather at the age of 19, working as weekend meteorologist at WTOK-TV in Meridian, MS while attending Mississippi State. Thomas, whos been with the station since 1981, becamechief meteorologist in 1983. Prattville police need help identifying a man they believe has damaged multiple drop-off donation bins in the city. 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