Mike Wilhelm's Alabama Weather Blog

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Thank you to James Payton and his wife Tonia for inviting me to his home for a very nice cookout last night. He has a wonderful view of Monte Sano from a nearby ridge. It was great meeting the folks there including Keller Watts of WAAY Channel 31 in Huntsville. Keller does the weekend weather broadcasts for Channel 31. He, James, and I discussed severe weather coverage, the business of broadcast meteorology, storm chasing, and a host of other weather-related topics. We were also treated to a good view of lightning strikes, cumulonimbus towers, and a passing thunderstorm over Monte Sano.