Schedule for 2013 ABC 33/40 Storm Alert Tour featuring James Spann

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The 16th annual ABC 33/40 Storm Alert Tour will begin the 2013 schedule in Tuscaloosa. (abc3340.com)

Chief Meteorologist James Spann and the weather team will also visit Jasper, Clanton and Clay. (abc3340.com)

ABC 33/40 Weather team at Storm Alert event in 2012. (abc3340.com)

The 2013 schedule for the 16th annual ABC 33/40 Storm Alert Tour has been set with four events on tap for February.

James Spann and the weather team will make stops in Tuscaloosa, Clanton, Jasper and Clay this year to continue their efforts in educating the public about severe weather in Alabama.

2013 ABC 33/40 Storm Alert Tour Schedule

February 26

Ohatchee

Ohatchee High School Gym

100 Cherokee Trail, 36271

February 28

Clay

Clay-Chalkville High School Auditorium

6623 Roe Chandler Road, 35126

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