After some of the most high-profile retirements in Alabama's modern history, the state's most prominent meteorologist reassured his audience on social media that he has no plans to retire.

James Spann said Thursday morning's Rick and Bubba announcement seemed to spark rumors that he too might be ending his broadcasting career.

“That's far from the truth,” Spann said of the retirement rumors. “I’m just getting started… Thanks to my good health, I’m physically better than I was in my 20s, and my mental cognition is better than ever.”

“Some people get slower as they get older, but I get faster.”

Rumor Control: After Rick and Bubba's announcement this morning…I'm seeing several social media posts saying “James Spann will make his retirement announcement later this week.”

That is far from the truth. I’m just getting started…I feel better now… pic.twitter.com/HLpaaPEQKr

— James Spann (@spann) February 1, 2024

He even assured the public that he was in fact retiring rather than retiring. This fall, we're working on ways to expand our live streaming area during inclement weather.

Mr. Spann has been reporting the weather on camera for more than 32 years. He is an anchor at his WCFT in Tuscaloosa, his WSFA in Montgomery, his KDFW in Dallas, and his two other stations in Birmingham.

He won an Emmy Award for his live coverage of the deadly tornado outbreak that struck Tuscaloosa in December 2000 and was named Best Weather Anchor in Alabama. Associated Press 13 times.

Austin Shipley is a staff writer at Yellowhammer News.