That's a real husband. Protecting his wife from any dangerous thing possible.

Him contacting his wife probably encouraged a lot more people to contact their loved one

For yall that don't know, This beautiful man is James Spann, he stayed on the air during 4/27/2011 for 8 hours straight covering the tornado outbreak, had his home sustain major damage yesterday and still stayed on the air, maintained professionalism throughout the entire thing, and is probably the closest thing to the most respected man in the state of Alabama.

As a Alabamian, I do must say, James is one of the best meteorologist. The fact his house was hit by the tornado, yet he continued to make sure his state was safe and aware. He is a great man.

He is just being a good husband. Anyone else would do the same for someone they love.

Some people could say he was being unprofessional but he is a living angel. He even said sorry. God bless that man.

He not only saved his wife by doing that, but he made people see how serious the situation was and caused other people to call and text their loved ones, friends and coworkers. He’s a hero

This is my meteorologist, he is a good man, the funny thing about him is if the weather or any kind of severe weather gets worse, then he takes off his tie or his suspenders showing how bad it is. He is a great meteorologist and has been doing it for about 40 years!

What a good husband. Putting his wife before his job... that’s admirable.

He probably was worried about his wife. Caring about family members is usually important especially during these types of weather alerts.

"A meteorologist" put some respect on this man's name, James Spann the greatest meteorologist in my lifetime and I live in Michigan for God's sake.

Here in Alabama : 1. Jesus 2. Nick Saban 3. James Spann He really goes above and beyond when it comes to the storms in our state. God Bless him

He’s a very good husband for putting his wife first. He also seemed very professional about the whole situation and made sure to keep his viewers updated.

James Spann is a wonderful human! I remember him visiting my school in elementary school teaching us about tornado safety. He knows Alabama terrain like the back of his hand and does all he can to save as many lives as possible.

He stayed on the air for several more hours, even after his house was hit. Just wanted to make sure his wife was okay, then he kept on keeping on. For everyone that isn't from here, James Spann is probably the most well-known and beloved person on local television in the state of Alabama. He is absolutely amazing, as a forecaster and a person. He takes his job very seriously and has dedicated his entire career to helping keep the people of Alabama informed, prepared, and safe. He knows every single road in every single city, even in the towns I've never heard of, and he knows specific landmarks in those towns right off the top of his head without referencing maps! The amount of lives he has saved is probably astronomical at this point. I'm telling you, he is a hero. We appreciate you more than you could know, Spann, and I'm so glad your wife is okay!

The Man, the myth, the legend James Spann has been helping people in Alabama forever

This is James Spann, our beloved meteorologist in Alabama. I have watched him since the early 90s. This man works tirelessly trying to protect people. His knowledge about Alabama is unmatched. He can tell you any and everything there is to know about Alabama. Many sleepless nights for this man. A true professional. The day he retires, will be a sad day for us all. He's a treasure.

Can't fault him on that one. Good for him and glad she's safe. He probably helped viewers realize how serious it is by doing that. Good man.

This is a remarkable man, he does ALOT for our communities. He's very well loved around here, his care for people is 100% genuine!!!

James Spann has been my weather man my whole life. We all love and respect him so much for what he does! He and his team live streamed for 8+ hours during the storm!

i’m glad he wasn’t penalized for this, great man!

That takes a lot of courage! Doing news and taking care of the family. Now that is a man. 👑

James Spann is a living legend. He had every right to make sure his family was safe. The fact he made the point to check on his wife during broadcast most likely made viewers want to check up on their loved ones. I love watching his tornado coverage videos because he is so precise and to the point. Alabama is lucky to have such a legendary meteorologist.

Spann the Man. Alabama is treated to a true angel. Hears his house is damaged, and keeps going. God bless that man. He is a true life saver.

Social Media: so unprofessional More sensible people: he’s an amazing husband

What a legend. He made sure everyone was okay and kept updating his wife and all the viewers. He worked under all that pressure to ensure people were warned. His home was hit, but instead he said to think about the people who were it harder. This guy is amazing.

This man is the best meteorologist in the world. He has covered the biggest tornado outbreaks incredibly well and cares so so much for people’s safety.

Anyone who follows James Spann wouldn't expect anything less from him. He is a great guy, all around, and I have no doubt his reporting has saved many lives.

What an amazing meteorologist and HUSBAND!!

Don't see the problem at least he wasn't driving

The tornado had everyone's mind like: This Meteorologist: Speedy, caring husband, making sure his wife is safe!

This man deserves the highest award for weather coverage and professionalness I am from ky don't even have to watch Alabama weather but I do just to watch Spann the man his wife is blessed to have him by her side and all of Alabama or to be very thankful for such a person

Hat's off to this man! He took care of his family while doing his job.

Mr Spann has been a tremendous meteorologist for decades. I’m in GA and have been a fan for years. He truly cares about people and loves his job. He seems so down to earth like a family member. I love how he showed his humanity by letting us know his wife’s safety is a priority. Prayers to everyone. yesterday and this morning was rough.

James Spann is one of the best meteorologists in the entire country. I’ve watched him since he first started on television several years ago. As some other people have mentioned, his knowledge of every city, town and community in Alabama is amazing! He is a living encyclopedia of meteorology.

James Spann is a legend. He has saved countless lives through the years.

I applaud this man for making sure his family is safe before anything else. He is a real family man.👍

James Spann was a life saver during the 4/27/11 EF4 Alabama Tornado, god bless him

James Spann is an amazing reporter. He was even on an episode of Real Time Tornado, Tuscaloosa Alabama. Great man.

James is my favorite meteorologist since a child and even now as an adult!!

He cares more about his wife then his own Job now that is a real man

Why is he sorry?! Don’t be! You’re being human! Protecting your wife...family first...❤️

one of these tornadoes tracked right down my sisters street, and i couldn’t get a hold of her. luckily, she called me about an hour later and told me she was okay but she wasn’t able to text back because she was underground and the cell service didnt work.

Whenever James Spann has his jacket off, all hell is breaking lose

Dam, what a good weather reporter! Well done, he was so chill

Hope that he manages to fix the damage done to his home, what a great guy!!💯😇

Been watching James since I was a kid. Met him a couple times too. Dude is a great man

I was I that tornado in the pathway! It’s so heartwarming that he was checking up on a loved one

it's great that he prioritizes his wife over his job.

A caring man❤

Such a good husband!! And human!! ❤️ He was worried about the life of others but also couldn’t just ignore his families safety! Bless him!

That’s the legend himself James spann, told his wife they had damage then continued working for the next few hours great man!

He has been protecting us for many years! We love James Spann!

Putting personal problems as a priority is truly heroic

He is my local news reporter! He is the nicest guy ever! The tornados were very rough so I’m glad he texted his wife!

Good for him for making sure his wife was safe. Praying for those affected by the tornadoes 🌪 that have recently caused so much chaos and damage.

Big ups to this guy for even doing three things at once. He's just good.

I really hope nothing bad happened to the wife or the reporter. He’s literally so considerate. :(

James Spann is the man! Been watching that guy since childhood.

We love James Spann! He’s been devoting his life to be on call during the worst weather storms of our lives!

How can anyone dislike the video. He stayed professional. Checking on his wife while saving people lives. God Bless him. HEED THE WARNING PEOPLE.....

I was in the Shelby county area and actually heard the tornado passing over my house while watching James on my computer from my friends basement. James is truely the best meteorologist in Alabama and has helped both me and many other people when it comes to saving our lives in situations like this.

I love having James Span on air during bad weather. Always very on point and ready to help and warn

Awesome husband. He saved her life and possibly countless others.

*Wife:* “Honey is it ok to go out?” *Husband:* “Let me check.” _All seriousness he’s a great husband for doing that._

That's sweet not rude because while caring for others he has to care for his wife right??

I live in Alabama, watched him since I was little! To those tornadoes caused so much heartache for many! He’s the absolute best! Much love for James Spann

I'm teary eyed seeing this! God bless that wonderful caring man!

James span is the best meteorologist and its not even close

He's a good man even though he's working is making sure his wife is safe you don't see that much nowadays🤔

He keeps us up to date for hours everytime we have a tornados!! James SPan is the man here in Tuscaloosa!!!!!!!!!!

As someone who watched this live, he was worried about his wife but he was so dedicated to the lives of people in central alabama. He has saved my life a time or twenty and I know he has done the same for others. If there is such a thing as an angel on earth, james spann is one of them. We truly love and appreciate James here in alabama.

As he should! He’s protecting his wife 🥰

that’s so sweet and anyone who thinks it’s “unprofessional” can shut up

Awhhh what a loving man! He is so pure of heart hopefully ❤️

James Spann is the heart of Alabama. Miss him after moving out of Alabama ♥️

All he did was warn his family that a tornado was coming towards then. Any good person would do that.

Wife: We going out or eating at home Husband: Lemme see

James Spann, Hands down a true professional of his Trade, and a damn great meteorologist. Being from East Alabama I can truly say, he is a “True Alabama King”

james is a legend in the meteorological world and in the outside world as well! he’s an angel and he is insanely smart. we can’t thank him enough for all that he’s done.

Spann is the man, one of the best in the nation!! 💜☘️

This made me think of a plan for my family to do in case **it ever hits the fan while I'm not home.

This man deserves respect. Not just he saved lives but also stayed here and called his wife to be warned of a tornado heading her way.

This man is a living angel. If he wasn’t here we would’ve died.

His multitasking was good 👍

U make my day better every day

That is so awesome. He saved his wife and many other people. I hope his home is ok and his family. So sorry to hear about this

GOOD FOR HIM! GLAD HE SHOWED SOME CARE OF HIS WIFE. Thank you, sir!

If he got fired everybody would be so mad

Such a loving husband.

he is truly amazing. i live in that area and we all know he saves thousands of lives! ❤️

No apology necessary the weather man did perfectly.

What a loving husband!! Putting work aside to make sure his wife is safe!!

aww this is so sweet

Very loving husband 💞🕊 Sending prayers to All.💙

It hit the Oak Mountain community hard. I’m from the area and I think that since OM was on Spring Break it saved a lot of lives. thank you James for all you do.

A real man! Huge respect to multitask in a hard position on the news

It passed right by my house, James Spann is iconic and been saving us for years

What a sweet man!!!❤️🥺

Never can blame a man or anyone for trying to look out for the safety of loved ones and family. Still working the whole time. Great job and video