Met's House Damaged By Tornado That He Was Reporting On

Alabama weather legend James Spann was warning viewers of wicked weather that was moving through the viewing area.

The WBMA Meteorologist took a short break to text his wife and make sure that she had taken shelter. He then found out that his house was hit by a tornado.

“The reason I had to step out, we had major damage at my house,” Spann said when he returned to the broadcast. “My wife is OK, but the tornado came right through there and it’s not good, it’s bad. It’s bad.”

After sharing the news with viewers, Spann put his personal problems aside to warn residents of the tornadoes path.

Spann shared a picture of the dame near his home.

“I’ll shoot straight with you guys, that’s my backyard,” he said. “It’s been a rough day. Very rough day.”

Spann said he was “honored” that well-wishers shared their concerns but said his house was “intact.” He urged viewers to help those who lost their homes or lost family members in the tornadoes.

H/T AL.com