First Alert: Heavy rain will return to Alabama on Sunday; widespread rain totals in excess of one inch are likely. He is stating he wants his job back and that it was his dream job proof that its an inclusive environment. A few strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday night and Wednesday. But he has a right to privacy, so there isnt much they can say on the record.. Rain, thunderstorms, wind, and a few strong to severe storms are expected. Amanda Curran is an American meteorologist currently working for WSFA 12 since July 2014. 29, 2022 at 9:17 AM PDT. We can take comfort knowing that with his passing, he's moved on to his well-deserved heavenly rewards.". This week, the Advertiser learned that Thomas is no longer with the news station and many viewers and readers are wondering why. Meteorologist News Team Joining WDSU just one week before Hurricane Ida made landfall, Lee jumped right into Southeast Louisiana's weather and hasn't looked back since. "We all have people who we associate with where you go to get the truth," Lindley said. 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 . A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will push across the state this afternoon. Adames post has received thousands of likes since Monday, as well as hundreds of comments, many expressing support for the forecaster. . Some of the storms could be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts and a tornado or two. The WSFA 12 News meteorologist, Lee Southwick was born on February 10, in the United States of America. Rain, thunderstorms, wind, and a few strong to severe storms are expected. The only entirely dry days will be Friday and Monday. He enriched every life he touched. Adame posted the news via Instagram on . Jan 30. 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Sewell announces over $18M to expand broadband at HBCUs, MSIs, Pike Road head football coach resigns after 1 season. All rights reserved. We have seen wild weather on December 31st and January 1st. The Alabama Department of Revenue is granting filing and payment extensions to taxpayers directly affected by Januarys storms. We are very excited to have Nick join the WSFA 12 News family, said WSFA First Alert Chief Meteorologist Josh Johnson. Minneapolis, Minnesota. His real dream would be to come back to the job he has always loved for the last decade-and-a-half, Bragman said. The WALB First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert. Being honest, Ive been 1,000 miles from my family for the last 10 years. Bullock County residents can now renew their car tags and look up documents from home. March 25, 2016. As in any personnel matter there will be no further comment. There have been well over 100 tornado reports in January across the U.S. Thomas is a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. I am known by many as someone who is full of energy and confidence; I bring professionalism and. Sunshine is expected over the next few days, so milder mornings lows and afternoon highs are expected. 3,279 talking about this. The only entirely dry days will be Friday and Monday. The White House has confirmed President Joe Biden will travel to Alabama to take part in the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Danielle Wiggins anchors the 4:30 a.m. half hour and the Saturday edition of the GO! Jamie Bittner joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in December 2021. 0. ksla meteorologist fired. Jeff Shearer, former WSFA 12 Sports Director, worked . Very little rain expected Friday into the upcoming weekend A disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico will influence our weather this weekend. Copyright 2021 WSFA 12 News. Things will change a bit for the second half of the weekend. The 1999 NHSDA found the highest rate of monthly cocaine use was for those aged 18-25 at 1.7%, an increase from 1.2% in 1997. 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. Some scattered late day showers today and tomorrow; widespread rain Friday. It will be warm in the 80s with some humidity. 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. He is also the three-time winner of the Associated Press Best Weathercaster award. Dan showed us all how we should live our lives. Meteorologist and manager for network of radio stations across the Midwest with on-air forecast updates and severe weather coverage. On the WSFA Weather Facebook page, the station responded to one fans query with the following: Rich Thomas is no longer employed at WSFA. 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. Highs head into the 90s beginning Saturday. On the WSFA Weather Facebook page, the station responded to one fans' query with the following: Rich Thomas is no longer employed at WSFA. She holds an American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. Alabama coach Nate Oats apologized and took responsibility for allowing freshman forward Brandon Miller to continue going through a pat-down during pregame introductions. Rochester should suit him just fine in the latter category, as it gets more than 100 inches of snow on an annual basis (not looking at you anymore, Alabama)! He also likes trying new foods, traveling across the country, and watching the latest must see tv shows and movies. I learned so much about weather from Dan. Erics last day on-air with WSFA 12 News is going to be Aug 23. Away from work he was a caring father and husband who loved his family dearly. Were certain his work has helped saved an unknown number of lives during severe weather coverage. It also has three bureaus: Decatur, Sand Mountain After New World merged with Fox in 1997, WBRC was re A cold front looks to arrive to our Wednesday, but it wont stick around long No sign of rain anytime soon good for outdoor plans, bad for building drought conditions. Much lower humidity, sunshine and refreshing overnights all week long. Adame is seeking acourt order to forcethe site to revealthe identity of the person, noting he intends to sue them but needs their real identity to do so. Rates declined between 1996 and 1998 for ages 26-34, while rates . Ohio State, UC, UK, Reds, Colts, & Thunder. WSFA has removed Thomas bio from its website and his station Facebook and Twitter pages have been disabled. And he was a Godly man who shared his faith easily and often. Rain becomes likely Thanksgiving evening and remains in the forecast through Saturday. WSFA 12 broadcasts nineteen hours of local news transmission every week. "I never heard Dan complain, not one time," Shearer said. Freeze was the first female Chief Meteorologist in Chicago, Illinois, for Fox owned-and-operated station WFLD in Chicago . We wish Rich the very best in his future endeavors. Montgomery, Alabama. ", "He was on TV back in an era where he had to do everything," Royer added. Annie has worked at various news outlets in Washington, D.C., including covering the 2020 and 2022 election cycles for C-SPAN. 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.". Thomas fans recently took to Facebook to ask the station about the whereabouts of their favorite weatherman. 313 talking about this. Amanda Curran is an American meteorologist and weather reporter. Those of us who worked with him will surely miss him as will the entire community. When fans of WSFA confronted the media outlet on Facebook asking, "What happened to Rich Thomas?" ROCHESTER, N. Y. While at Ohio State, he was heavily involved in the student-run television station and the university's meteorology club. He became the organization's chief meteorologist in 1983. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. Josh Johnson is WSFA's Chief Meteorologist, you can see his forecast every weeknight at 5, 6 and 10pm. I think the viewers saw that sincerity. The WSFA First Alert weather team is tracking severe weather overnight into Wednesday morning. Her passion . MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Both past and current WSFA 12 News employees are responding to the death of former Chief Meteorologist Dan Atkinson. "Dan took me under his wings at the TV station 36 years ago. And theres that Siberian Husky, Bolt, who makes a lot of cameos in his Today in Alabama and social media forecasts. ", Kim Hendrix, former WSFA 12 News anchor, said, "Dan was a true gentleman, kind and considerate with a warm smile and an easy laugh. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell has announced $18.4 million in funding to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet at historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions in Alabama. NBC Today Show covers firing of Rochester Meteorologist for alleged use of racial slur. Temperatures in the 80s make a comeback this week, giving us a spring-like feel to the air! It was one of the longest stretches at or below freezing in MGM. My time at WSFA is running short. Fill-in / Freelance. In 1985, he was named the best weathercaster in the Metroplex by the Dallas Press Club, defeating such competition as KXAS-TV 's Harold Taft and WFAA-TV 's Troy Dungan. Pike Road head football coach Ed Rigby has announced he is resigning after just one year with the Patriots. Lindley, whose husband was diagnosed with the disease nine years ago, said the joy Atkinson expressed despite the disease is inspiring. This looks and smells a lot like civil rights violation and as an LGBTQ NYer I am particularly troubled by it, Nixons tweet continued. . He will be dearly missed. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. So he couldn't be happier to be in Montgomery, covering the wild weather that central and southern Alabama sees. We want to thank Rich for his 33 years of service to WSFA and our viewers. Reporter. Rain is in the forecast today, tomorrow, Thursday, and this weekend. Record highs could be tied or broken next week. When not forecasting the weather, Nick enjoys spending valuable time with his family and friends and cheering for both the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers. Temperatures continue to get hotter from here Millbrook man arrested for harassing high school students, 1 killed, 1 injured in Covington County wreck, Stepmother in Amore Wiggins case appointed attorney, Women in Blue campaign raises awareness about colorectal cancer. But his love and passion for weather dates all the way back to 1st grade. Through all the tropical. As a community, especially those who knew and loved him, mourns the loss of one of its most influential people, they are left with positive memories of who he was and the role he played in the area. "He was that in our household, and I would also say that about Parkinson's and Dan Atkinson.". Thousands of people took to the Advertiser's Facebook page to express their love and concern for the popular weatherman. 6, 2015 - 10:20 AM. Above, WSFA meteorologist Josh Johnson spoke with residents of Hillabee Towers on his personal loss of a loved one due to a drug overdose. "This world lost the greatest man today. When not at work, Josh is involved in Alabama's effort against the opiate crisis. Her passion for weather started young, and her desire to become a meteorologist was piqued by the 2004 hurricane season. Longtime WSFA weatherman Rich Thomas is gone after 30+ years. Rich Thomas has been a staple in the Montgomery area, providing weather, news and updates for decades. "They just found a way to do what they always did, and that's connect with people, always find a way to help and brighten up a room.". Hes covered sunshine, rain, snowstorms and more than his share of heatwaves, hurricanes and tornadoes. But, her real date of birth, parents' and siblings' information is still unknown. In 2015 he was named Best Weather Anchor in Alabama by the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Greg specializes in consumer investigations and stories exposing scams and rip-offs. . March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama is kicking off its Women in Blue Campaign. It was classic revenge porn, Adames rep said. Ryan joined . While attending UF, she covered three hurricanes (Irma, Matthew and Hermine) as part of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. Rain is likely Friday, Friday night and Saturday. As of Monday, Ruth Vickerstaff was appointed an attorney named Zach Alsobrook. 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According to police, the students notified school administrators that they received threats from a former student who addressed each victim using racial slurs and threatened physical harm to each, stating that he would shoot them. Being a native of the River Region, however, were certain Katie will bring Eric back home on occasion for family visits. His first job in Montgomery was working at WHHY/Y-102 radio, and he later came to work for WSFA 12 News in 1981, according to the website. Only a 30% chance of rain both Saturday and Sunday. With over 97 year's experience, we are proven to be an equal opportunities employer committed to the on-going professional development of all of our employees. Friends and family will gather in the coming days to celebrate the life of former WSFA meteorologist Dan Atkinson with services scheduled for Sunday and Monday. The Georgia native is a graduate of the University of Alabama where she earned a bachelor's degree in . (Mitch Sneed / The Outlook) Facebook Event organizers are expecting 6,000 or more participating athletes. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. Tanglin: With Mastura Ahmad, Eden Ang, Adam Chen, Eswari Gunasagar. Eric has a BA in Broadcast Journalism from Kent State University and a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology with Advanced Standing from Mississippi State University. No total rainouts, but higher chances for rain continue. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. From the way Dan battled his illnesses the last several years, you could see nothing rattled him in life either. Threats overnight will include the chance of tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and flash flooding within the most intense storms. We strive to keep you informed about Alabama's ever-changing weather. The Montgomery County district attorneys office is feeling the effects of losing its five victims advocates. Eric, a native of Ohio, came to WSFA 12 News from CBS affiliate KTVA in Anchorage, Alaska, so he knows what its like to be in very hot climates (looking at you Alabama) and the very cold ones. Being able to see them with regularity again is exceptionally important to me, Eric explained. He started his career in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2010, and joined NBC12 in 2013. By Aneya Fernandoon Apr. Highs will be in the middle and upper 70s to near 80 all week. Eric has the Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association. In July of 2008, Josh accepted the Morning Meteorologist position at WSFA 12 News, a role he held for almost seven years. There was no extortion. We wish Rich the very best in his future endeavors," WSFA's Facebook post read in part. Hi my name is Amanda, and I'll be your new morning meteorologist for a few weeks (sorry in advance ) Please send any and all complaints to Tyler.Sebree@WSFA.com - I'm sure he would love some light reading while away on paternity leave! 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