Justin Travis

Lead reporter for The News Courier | Former Sports Editor @ChanticleerJSU | Words for The Cullman Times and The Anniston Star

[NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBB]

THE BRACKET 🙌

#MarchMadness

[James Spann @spann]

DANGEROUS SEVERE WEATHER THREAT: Alabamians will need to pay very close attention to the weather tomorrow night through Saturday night as a dynamic storm system will bring two rounds of severe thunderstorms to the state.

Specific timing graphics are attached to this post.

ROUND ONE

*This comes in the window from 10:00 p.m. tomorrow through 8:00 a.m. Saturday.

*SPC has defined an "enhanced risk" (level 3/5) for much of West Alabama for this event, with a "slight risk" (level 2/5) as far east and south as Scottsboro, Prattville, and Jackson.

*Highest risk of severe storms with "round one" will be over the western half of the state, mainly along and west of I-65. The severe threat is much lower over the eastern counties, where the air will be more stable.

*Where storms develop, they will be capable of producing hail and damaging winds. A few tornadoes are possible as well, mainly over West Alabama.

ROUND TWO

*This is the "main show"; the window is from 12 noon Saturday through 3:00 a.m. Sunday.

*A "moderate risk" (level 4/5) has been expanded in the latest SPC update to include most of Alabama.

*Storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. A few violent, long track tornadoes are possible.

KEY MESSAGES

*Our goal for any severe weather event in Alabama is no loss of life, and no serious injuries. It takes us all working together to make that happen. Everyone must have a reliable way of hearing warnings. Never, ever an outdoor siren. Never. A NOAA Weather Radio should be in every Alabama home and business. On your phone, have WEA (Wireless Emergency Alerts) enabled (look under notifications and be sure "emergency alerts" are active), and have the 33/40 weather app installed.

*In your safe place, have helmets for everyone, including adults. Most serious injuries in tornadoes involve blunt force trauma above the shoulders. Wearing hard shoes is also a good idea. Have a portable air horn for everyone; they can alert first responders to your location if you are injured.

*If you live in a mobile home, know the location of the nearest shelter, or business open 24/7 that can serve as a shelter. Have transportation arranged so you can get there quickly. You cannot stay in a mobile home if you are in a tornado warning polygon.

*If you are reading this, you pay attention to weather. Understand many people don’t keep up with the weather, so you can be a hero during the severe weather event. Let them know this is a high end threat. During the event, if you have a friend or loved one in a tornado warning polygon, call or text them to let them know of the immediate danger. You can play a huge role in saving lives.

*Subscribe to the James Spann and ABC 33/40 YouTube channels so you can watch our live coverage. We are thankful for the out of state YouTubers who do long form severe weather coverage, but to be truly successful in reaching people and communicating warnings in high end severe weather events like this, you have to understand the people, culture, geography, and microclimate of the region impacted.

*We don't share any of this to scare people. But strong wording is necessary on occasion, and this is one of those times. Get the warnings, have a good plan, and we get through this together.

[Front Office Sports @FOS]

Texas HC Vic Schaefer found out three student journalists drove 16 hours from Austin to Greenville for the SEC WBB Tournament.

The coach told them to add him as a reference on their resumes:

"When it comes time to get a job, you put me on your resume."

[Justin Travis @JustinWTravis]

@WWE Rock and Cena vs
Reigns and Rhodes
WRESTLEMANIA
🔥🔥🎥🍿

[Justin Travis @JustinWTravis]

@_ThomasAshworth Thanks man!!

[Justin Travis @JustinWTravis]

Got the chance to talk to Super Bowl LIX Champion and West Limestone Alumni Reed Blankenship.

“I think it’s one of those things where you enjoy the climb of getting to that point more than you enjoy actually reaching the peak.”

https://t.co/WfsU6p7blI

[Nice Kicks @nicekicks]

Hate that he’s a champion? 🦅

Jordan Brand celebrates @JalenHurts’ first Super Bowl victory 🏆

[ESPN @espn]

BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell @ShamsCharania. Three-team deal that includes Utah.

[Justin Travis @JustinWTravis]

@josh_underwood1 Happy Birthday Tucker! 🥳🥳🥳

[Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles]

Took command of the NFC 😏

@Toyota | #FlyEaglesFly

[Anna Barrett @annabjournalist]

Hello, X! I don't usually post, but I figured this was worth it. I made a Journalism Wrapped (like Spotify but for nerds like me). What a great year of journalism it's been. I can't wait to see what the new year holds! 🧵 1/4

[Jaden Cantrell @Jadenxcantrell]

Photos from today’s Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando

[Austin Tackett @AustinTackett_]

📍Orlando, Florida. Camping World Stadium, she's a beaut! Looking forward to Jax State Football one last time this season, as the Gamecocks look to claim their second of two bowl game victories as members of the FBS. Kickoff in a little over an hour, stay tuned for updates!

[Coca-Cola Bowl Season @BowlSeason]

🚨IT’S OFFICIAL🚨@OhioFootball will face @JaxStateFB in the @CureBowl!

#BowlSeason #CFB #collegefootball #OHohyeah #HardEdge #EarnSuccess

[Anna Kate @annakateff]

Jax State’s Rich Rod shuts down the rumors and confirms that he is not interviewing and will not be interviewing this week for the position at West Virginia at post CUSA championship game conference

[Conference USA @ConferenceUSA]

Time to celebrate, Gamecock fans 🎉

@JaxStateFB | #NoLimitsOnUs

[FOX College Football @CFBONFOX]

C-USA CHAMPIONS 🏆🐓

@JaxStateFB football dominates WKU and earns its first-ever @ConferenceUSA Championship victory 💪

[Anna Kate @annakateff]

Jax State’s Cocky and WKU’s Big Red in a dance off at the CUSA Championship game

[Austin Tackett @AustinTackett_]

📍One last time from Burgess-Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium. Western Kentucky comes to town for a rematch with the Gamecocks, with championship stakes on the line. CUSA Championship kicks off in less than 90 minutes, stay tuned!

[Austin Tackett @AustinTackett_]

📍Good morning, from AmFirst Stadium! Jax State and Sam Houston are just 15 minutes away from squaring off on this lovely morning. Follow along for updates!