Among radio and television meteorologists, the CBM designation is sought as a mark of distinction and recognition. James was one of the first weather anchors in the nation to earn “Certified Broadcast Meteorologist” status from the American Meteorological Society. While in Texas in the mid-1980s, James received the prestigious Katie award from the Dallas Press Club for being the “Best Weather Anchor” in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. And, he was awarded the FLASH Weatherperson of the Year for 2019.

James also won the NWA Broadcaster of the Year along with the AMS Broadcaster of the Year for 2012. In November of 2010, James Local was won the PEAK award for local Television Personality of the Year from The American Advertising Federation’s Birmingham chapter. James also won the new ABBY award for Best Weather Anchor in Alabama from the Alabama Broadcasters Association. In April 2010 James was again named Best Weather Anchor in Alabama by the Associated Press, an award he has received thirteen times. His work during that horrible storm also helped ABC 33/40 earn a prestigious national Edward R. He was recognized for live coverage of the deadly tornado which hit Tuscaloosa on December 16, 2000. In 2001, James received an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Along the way, he has worked for WCFT in Tuscaloosa, WSFA in Montgomery, KDFW in Dallas, and two other stations in Birmingham. In all, James has been a television weather anchor for 32 years. He joined ABC 33/40 one month after the station signed on the air in the fall of 1996. He can be seen weeknights on the news at 4, 5, 6, and 10 o’clock. James is the Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40.

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