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James-Paul Dice

Birmingham, AL

Chief Meteorologist at WBRC Fox 6 in Birmingham. AMS CBM and NWA Seals of Approval.

Interests: Meteorology, broadcasting, aviation, computers, science, and history.

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Rain & Storms Ending and Sunshine Returns

We can rest easy tonight. The thunder and lightning is all gone. We will see a gradual clearing tonight and tomorrow leaving us with some sunshine. Highs will reach the lower to mid 80s tomorrow afternoon. This is our RPM computer forecast model showing some spotty showers and thunderstorms during... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at WBRC Weather

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More Storms and Rain

We're getting a bit of a break in the rain tonight. But - additional showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast both overnight and tomorrow afternoon. Once again, these storms will be capable of some gusty winds and frequent lightning. No widespread severe weather is expected. Do not be surprised... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at WBRC Weather

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Storms Today and Tonight

I just wanted to give you an early afternoon update. We've got a lot of rain on the radar today. While we're not expecting any severe weather, it's possible a few storms could produce wind gusts up to 40mph. The main threat will be the frequent lightning. We've got one... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at WBRC Weather

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Great Weekend Weather - Rain and Storms Return Monday

When I was driving into work this morning the sky was just beautiful and it appears we are going to see some of the best looking weekend weather we've had in a while. The lower dewpoint temperatures mean it's not going to be as muggy across the state. The cool... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at WBRC Weather

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Severe Threat is Over - Cooler Temperatures Coming

The storms have tracked to the south and now we're looking at clearing skies and cooler temperatures. Expect overnight lows in the upper 60s with sunshine in the forecast for your Friday. We had some fantastic viewer pictures submitted via our email pix@wbrc.com. Here are a few I will share... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at WBRC Weather

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch North Alabama Until 7pm

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 307 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 145 PM EDT THU JUN 13 2013 THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN ALABAMA NORTHERN GEORGIA WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA NORTHWEST SOUTH CAROLINA MIDDLE AND... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at WBRC Weather

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High Winds and Hail Likely Later Today

The weather is still expected to turn ugly later today. Models have slowed the system down a bit, but we're still expecting high winds and hail to impact our area after 4pm and linger through at least 8pm. The storms will ignite in the hot and muggy air ahead of... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at WBRC Weather

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Significant Severe Storms Thursday

There's not much of a tornado threat tomorrow, but that doesn't really matter. We have one of the worst straight-line wind threat I've ever seen. The instability is incredibly high - the combination of moisture and high temperatures is resulting in CAPE values over 4,000 j/kg in parts of the... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at WBRC Weather

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Hot Temps Are Coming

Summer is here at least meteorologically speaking and it certainly feels like it. The days are getting longer and hotter. We can expect temperatures to reach the lower to mid 90s this week. Expect the heat index over 100 degrees. In the meantime, the temperatures tonight will fall into the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Sunday Forecast Update

I hope you're having a great Sunday. I'm in for Wes today and it looks like we'll see some clouds and rain today. The view from our Tuscaloosa Towercam is showing a low deck of clouds. Very little sunshine is expected in today's forecast. We've already seen some heavy rain... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Weekend Forecast Update

We've still got a few showers and thunderstorms to deal with through the evening hours. A cold front will move through the evening and temperatures will fall into the upper 50s and lower 60s tonight. The weekend looks good with highs in the mid 80s. We are not expecting any... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Mysterious Radar Return Explained....Maybe?

We talked a lot on-air and on social-media about the mysterious radar return yesterday in Huntsville. It had some of the highest reflectivity I had seen on Doppler radar. In fact, the return over Huntsville was reflecting as much energy as some of today's thunderstorms at around 60dbz. The difference... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Strong Storms This Afternoon

We've been tracking strong to severe storms across Alabama this afternoon. At this point, the most severe storms are impacting Mississippi. I think it's likely we could see some severe storms in Marion, Lamar, and Pickens Counties after 4pm. The primary threats will be flooding, lightning, and gusty winds. This... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Severe Storms in Oklahoma and Missouri and Thunderstorms Here

It's been another bad night for the folks in the Plain and Midwest with widespread severe weather. Late May and June are the peak times for severe weather in that part of the country. Our severe weather season is tapering off and leaving us with more of a Summertime pattern.... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Rain Still Looks Likely Sunday

High pressure is still doing a good job of keeping the rain away. I've been watching the showers and thunderstorms rotating across Mississippi this afternoon, but so far not much activity in Alabama. Some of those storms have been strong, but they have been staying away from our state. Moisture... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Tropics Are Active and Pop Up Thunderstorms Here...

Tropical Storm Barbara looks like she will make an appearance in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm was a minimal hurricane earlier today and most of the forecast models keep it away from the Alabama Gulf Coast. Right now Barbara is about 30 miles North of Tonala, Mexico with winds... Continue reading

Posted May 29, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Cold Front is Coming

A cold front is on the way. But, it's not coming today and it's not going to be that cold. The front will bring us some rain over the weekend. I've been working to get a better handle on exactly when the front will arrive and I think we'll see... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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We have plenty of sunshine in the forecast this weekend. High pressure will give us a northerly flow over the weekend and this will mean fairly low dewpoints and comfortable temperatures. In the meantime, we can expect near record lows tonight with temperatures falling into the upper 40s. On average... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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A Break in the Rain - Hello Sunshine

We'll be under the influence of high pressure through the foreseable future. Expect plenty of sunshine with slightly cooler temperatures. Friday afternoon highs will reach the mid to upper 70s. You'll be most suprised by a brief cool snap Saturday morning. Temperatures will fall into the upper 40s. It still... Continue reading

Posted May 23, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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A Few Thunderstorms, but Overall Calmer Weather

The forecast is going to be improving a bit in the coming days. Fortunately, we're almost finished with our pattern of cloudy, stormy, and rainy weather. This weekend will be nothing like last weekend. We're expecting some of the best outdoor weather in weeks. Temperatures will reach the lower to... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Watching Strong Storms Approach West Alabama

For now - it looks like the NWS will issue Special Weather Statements on the storms moving into West Alabama. Over the last hour there have been few damage reports in Mississippi. The max wind gust reported in Starkville was around 35mph. As you can see from this radar snapshot... Continue reading

Posted May 21, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Overnight Severe Threat?

We're watching the storms to our west very closely tonight. It looks like we're seeing a considerable weakening as the storms track to the east. With wind shear lacking, these storms will turn into primarily rain producers for Northwest Alabama. In the Fox 6 viewing area, we will likely get... Continue reading

Posted May 21, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Small Severe Risk for Extreme North Alabama

It looks like the severe weather will stay away from the Fox 6 viewing area, but for places North of the Tennessee River you could experience some gusty winds and hail this afternoon and evening. The risk is fairly small, but a thunderstorm warning or two is not out of... Continue reading

Posted May 21, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Rain and Storms Likely Again Tomorrow

An upper-level trough will continue to make for some stormy weather this weekend. The active weather should calm down tonight, but we'll see another round of scattered storms Saturday afternoon. While we will see a few storms during the morning, the best chance for stronger storms will occur between 2pm... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 11pm

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Posted May 17, 2013 at WBRC Weather

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