J-P Dice

WBRC Meteorologist

WBRC

J-P Dice is the former chief meteorologist at WBRC FOX6 News and now a digital weather contributor for the First Alert Weather Team. J-P has worked as a meteorologist for over 25 years in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Gainesville, FL.

J-P was the first meteorologist awarded the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal in Alabama and the 21st the nation to earn this distinction. He also holds the National Weather Association Seal of Approval.

In 2004, J-P played a key role in the development of the first dual polarimetric Doppler radar used for broadcast meteorologist. It was technology that would eventually become standard. J-P has a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast News from The University of Florida and a Master of Science in Meteorology from Mississippi State University.

J-P is also a full-time corporate pilot.

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First Alert Weather: More thunderstorms tomorrow with extreme heat

Updated: Jul. 2, 2023 at 11:02 AM CDT

By J-P Dice

Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories Continue

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FIRST ALERT: A Few Severe Storms Possible Sunday

Updated: Jun. 10, 2023 at 9:05 PM CDT

By J-P Dice

A sunny, dry beginning for the weekend with strong storms possible Sunday.

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WBRC First Alert Weather 6-9-23 9p update

First Alert Weather: Rain, storms return by Sunday afternoon

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 9:57 PM CDT

By J-P Dice

The air quality continues to be the issue this afternoon across Jefferson and Shelby counties. There is a code orange in effect for particulate matter due to smoke from Canada.

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First Alert Weather: Wetter weather expected on Sunday

Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 9:59 PM CDT

By J-P Dice

Most of us will escape the rain/storms this afternoon and evening. Highs will continue in the lower 80s with plenty of sunshine.

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FIRST ALERT: Chilly tonight, storms return Thursday

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 8:10 PM CST

By J-P Dice

Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon as a cold front moves through the area. The main concern will be damaging winds, though a tornado or two cannot be ruled out.

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FIRST ALERT: Wet weather expected overnight

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 8:08 PM CST

By J-P Dice

We can expect showers and breezy conditions during the overnight hours and through Saturday morning.

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FIRST ALERT: Frigid temperatures this weekend

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 9:30 PM CST

By J-P Dice

We will see a good chance for rain before noon on Saturday. There will be spotty showers ending by the afternoon.

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FIRST ALERT: Freezing temperatures expected this weekend

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 8:41 PM CST

By J-P Dice

Rain will continue through the evening hours as Nicole tracks to our east. The bands of rain will be most widespread east of I-65. Expect overnight lows in the lower 60s.

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FIRST ALERT: Hurricane Nicole making landfall in Florida Wednesday night

Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 7:39 PM CST

By J-P Dice

Clouds are on the increase tonight with temperatures falling into the 50s.

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FIRST ALERT: Cold blast expected this weekend

Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 9:43 PM CST

By J-P Dice

The weather is changing and changing quickly. This is the day with near record-breaking warm temperatures. Expecting a 10 degree drop in temperatures over the next 24 hours.

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FIRST ALERT: Record-breaking temps followed by big weekend chill

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 8:32 PM CST

By J-P Dice

It’s been a record setting day temperature-wise, with highs in the low to middle 80s around the state.

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First Alert for rain and possibly a few storms tomorrow

First Alert for rain and a few storms Saturday, more unseasonably warm weather next week

Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 8:09 PM CDT

By J-P Dice

Moisture is on the increase tonight with high clouds moving in. A southerly breeze will set the stage for rain Saturday. Overnight lows will fall into the lower 60s.

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