James Parish

First Alert Meteorologist

Madison, Wisconsin

Watching the nightly news was a family ritual growing up in James’ home and his favorite part of the news was always the weather forecast, especially when snow was in the forecast. James has had a strong passion for the weather and forecasting his whole life.

James grew up in Akron, OH and earned a B.S. Degree in Atmospheric Science from Purdue University. Before joining NBC15, He worked at KAUZ NewsChannel 6 in Wichita Falls, TX and at KSLA News 12 in Shreveport, LA. During his time in tornado alley and dixie alley, James tracked a lot of severe weather. In December 2015, James tracked all the seasons in one day. There was severe weather in north central Texas and blizzard conditions in west Texas.

After spending 6 years in the south, James and his wife Melissa are excited to be back in the Midwest and Big Ten country. One of the things James and Melissa missed the most living in Texas and Louisiana was fall and winter. James and Melissa also adopted cat while living in Shreveport. He is an orange tabby named Colonel Honey Mustard.

James loves sports, cooking, movies and traveling. James cheers for his Boilers and all the Cleveland professional teams. His favorite things to cook are chicken wings and Mickey Mouse pancakes. James and Melissa are huge Disney fans and take a trip to Disney World or Disneyland every year.

You can catch James’ forecast on The Morning Show Weekend Live on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Rain could impact last minute shoppers this week

Updated: Dec. 17, 2018 at 3:44 AM CST

By James Parish

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect 10AM for parts of the ArkLaTex.

FIRST ALERT: Rain ends wraps up tonight, great weekend ahead

Updated: Dec. 14, 2018 at 2:35 PM CST

By James Parish

The rain will wrap up from west to east across the are tonight.

FIRST ALERT: More rain develops late tonight through Friday morning

Updated: Dec. 13, 2018 at 3:53 PM CST

By James Parish

Rain will continue through Friday before ending Friday night.

FIRST ALERT: Rain returns tonight through the end of the work week

Updated: Dec. 12, 2018 at 11:59 AM CST

By James Parish

Today is going to be a mild, cloudy day.

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A strong storm system will impact the ArkLaTex Thursday through Friday.

FIRST ALERT: Next storm system is a rain maker and wind machine

Updated: Dec. 12, 2018 at 8:13 AM CST

By James Parish

A strong storm system will bring in rain, a few strong storms, gusty winds and maybe a few snowflakes.

Sunny, chilly afternoon, then another freezing cold night

Updated: Dec. 10, 2018 at 3:41 AM CST

By James Parish

You'll need at least a heavy jacket all day today.

FIRST ALERT: Threat of excessive rainfall and flash flooding continues tonight

Updated: Dec. 7, 2018 at 10:19 PM CST

By James Parish

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 6PM Saturday.

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FIRST ALERT: Excessive rainfall and flash flooding possible through early Saturday

Updated: Dec. 7, 2018 at 11:26 AM CST

By James Parish

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH will be in effect from noon Friday until 6PM Saturday for every county in SW AR and E TX along and south of I-30 and every parish in NW LA.

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FIRST ALERT: Flash Flood Watch issued

Updated: Dec. 6, 2018 at 7:02 PM CST

By James Parish

The threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding Friday through early Saturday continues to increase.

FIRST ALERT: Flash Flood Watch issued

Updated: Dec. 6, 2018 at 3:04 PM CST

By James Parish

The threat of heavy rain and flash flooding late Friday through early Saturday continues to increase. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH will be in effect for every parish and county along or south of I-30 from noon Friday through 6PM Saturday. Widespread rainfall totals within the watch area will likely be betwee

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FIRST ALERT: Threat of heavy rain and flooding increasing late this week

Updated: Dec. 5, 2018 at 9:01 AM CST

By James Parish

The threat of heavy rain and flooding late Friday into Saturday is increasing.

FIRST ALERT: Enjoy the sunshine today, clouds and heavy rain are on the way!

Updated: Dec. 5, 2018 at 3:39 AM CST

By James Parish

Heavy rain will be possible late Friday into Saturday.

FIRST ALERT: Sunny, cool Tuesday. Plus, heavy rain still possible late this week.

Updated: Dec. 4, 2018 at 3:34 AM CST

By James Parish

The rest of the week looks chilly. Rain probably won't return for many until Friday.

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Next Weather Maker: Heavy rain will be possible late Friday - Saturday.

FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain possible late this week

Updated: Dec. 3, 2018 at 8:19 AM CST

By James Parish

A cold front could bring in heavy rain late Friday into Saturday.

FIRST ALERT: Chilly work week ahead. Plus, heavy rain returns by the end of the week.

Updated: Dec. 3, 2018 at 3:40 AM CST

By James Parish

Temperatures will below average this week. Our next cold front arrives Friday into the upcoming weekend.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Tornado Watch until 2AM for the northern ArkLaTex

Updated: Dec. 1, 2018 at 12:19 AM CST

By James Parish

There is an Enhanced Risk of severe weather for the northern half of the area this evening.

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FutureTrack Saturday 12AM with Friday's Severe Weather Outlook

FIRST ALERT: Enhanced risk of severe storms late Friday into Friday night

Updated: Nov. 29, 2018 at 3:23 PM CST

By James Parish

There will be the potential for damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail Friday evening into Friday night.

FIRST ALERT: Spring-like temps and storms in the forecast

Updated: Nov. 28, 2018 at 9:28 PM CST

By James Parish

Warmer weather and severe storms are in the forecast before the end of the week.

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FIRST ALERT: Slight Risk of severe storms late Friday into Friday night

Updated: Nov. 28, 2018 at 11:14 AM CST

By James Parish

The risk of severe weather will return late Friday into Friday night as a strong upper-level storm system and cold front push through the area.

FIRST ALERT: Warmer weather and strong storms ahead

Updated: Nov. 27, 2018 at 10:02 PM CST

By James Parish

Spring-like temperatures and storms are in the forecast.

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FIRST ALERT: Severe storms possible late Friday and maybe early next week

Updated: Nov. 27, 2018 at 11:28 AM CST

By James Parish

Two cold fronts will impact the ArkLaTex over the next week.

FIRST ALERT: Frosty night... Severe storms possible Friday

Updated: Nov. 26, 2018 at 9:30 PM CST

By James Parish

Widespread frost will be possible tonight.

First Alert: Frosty night ahead... Severe storms possible late Friday.

Updated: Nov. 26, 2018 at 2:44 PM CST

By James Parish

It's going to be a cold and frosty night ahead.

FIRST ALERT: Terrific Turkey Day, but rain returns Black Friday

Updated: Nov. 21, 2018 at 10:15 PM CST

By James Parish

Thanksgiving will be sunny and nice. Rain returns Black Friday.

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FIRST ALERT: Terrific Turkey Day then wet Black Friday

Updated: Nov. 21, 2018 at 11:45 AM CST

By James Parish

An upper level storm system and cold front will arrive on Friday and trigger scattered to numerous showers and a few storms.

Sunny, cool afternoon, rain returns Black Friday

Updated: Nov. 20, 2018 at 3:57 AM CST

By James Parish

Rain returns over the long holiday weekend.

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FIRST ALERT: Few showers return this weekend and maybe on Turkey Day

Updated: Nov. 15, 2018 at 11:21 AM CST

By James Parish

A few showers or storms will be possible on Sunday, while more widespread rain could return on Thanksgiving or Black Friday.

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Tips to prevent your pipes from freezing and bursting this winter

Updated: Nov. 13, 2018 at 6:59 PM CST

By James Parish

Here are a few tips to help prevent your pipes from freezing this winter.

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FIRST ALERT: Freeze Warning issued for NW LA tonight

Updated: Nov. 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM CST

By James Parish

Temperatures will drop below freezing across the entire area tonight.

FIRST ALERT: Tracking the coldest blast of air so far this fall

Updated: Nov. 12, 2018 at 9:51 PM CST

By James Parish

The first area wide freeze will come Tuesday or Wednesday night.

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FIRST ALERT: Cold blast brings in first area wide freeze

Updated: Nov. 12, 2018 at 11:43 AM CST

By James Parish

The first area wide freeze will be possible Tuesday night or Wednesday night.

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FIRST ALERT: Freeze Warning issued for tonight

Updated: Nov. 9, 2018 at 8:32 AM CST

By James Parish

A Freeze Warning has been issued for portions of the ArkLaTex.

FIRST ALERT: Rain moves out, big chill moves in

Updated: Nov. 9, 2018 at 3:53 AM CST

By James Parish

A big chill will follow this morning's rain.

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Frost or light freeze possible Saturday morning.

FIRST ALERT: First frost or light freeze possible for some Saturday morning

Updated: Nov. 8, 2018 at 10:02 AM CST

By James Parish

A light freeze or frost will be possible across the northern half of the ArkLaTex Friday night into Saturday morning.

FIRST ALERT: More rain develops this evening and tonight

Updated: Nov. 8, 2018 at 3:35 AM CST

By James Parish

Good morning! Make sure to have your rain gear ready. Scattered showers and a few rumbles are pushing east across the ArkLaTex this morning. Most of the rain activity will be along and south of the I-20 corridor. Strong storms are not expected this morning.

FIRST ALERT: Few severe storms possible this evening

Updated: Nov. 5, 2018 at 8:11 PM CST

By James Parish

A few strong to severe storms will be possible this evening.

FIRST ALERT: Threat for severe weather winding down. Nice Election Day ahead.

Updated: Nov. 5, 2018 at 7:29 PM CST

By James Parish

The threat of severe weather is winding down.

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FIRST ALERT: Rain returns this weekend and strong storms early next week

Updated: Nov. 2, 2018 at 7:15 PM CDT

By James Parish

Two cold fronts will push through the area over the next several days. The first front will arrive late Saturday into Sunday morning and the second front will arrive on Monday.