Behind the Front

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WBRC First Alert Chief Meteorologist, J-P Dice, is going beyond the forecast. He sits down with weekly guests to chat about a range of weather topics.

Behind the Front: Understanding Wake Lows

Apr 29, 2020

When it comes to weather, there is always something new to learn - even if you’re a veteran meteorologist. WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with Dr. Tim Coleman, a researcher at the University of Alabama at Huntsville, about wake lows.

Wake lows are a high-wind weather event that aren’t very common but...

Behind the Front: Stormy Easter Sunday Takaway

Apr 23, 2020

Tornadoes and storms that hit Alabama on Easter destroyed homes and changed some lives forever. WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice looks closely at the FIRST ALERT Weather Day, how he saw the signs it could be bad and what scientists have learned since the severe weather.

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Behind the Front: The At-Home Weather Edition

Apr 8, 2020

Behind the Front is going behind the scenes, social-distancing style. WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice has been doing the weather from home and now he is walking us through his setup and what it’s like to broadcast on live TV from his house. You might be surprised how many pros and cons you can relate to as we all...

Behind the Front: Signs of Spring

Apr 1, 2020

The first signs of spring are in the air and for many people, breezy temperatures have been a welcomed change. WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice and meteorologist Jill Gilardi discuss the the record-breaking wet weather pattern of the last few months and the changes they see coming. It’s a lighthearted conversation...