Small Town, Big Dreams: Xavier Rice on Meteorology, Storm Spotting & Growing Up in Aliceville, Alabama

Meet Xavier Rice — 17 years old, Aliceville High School junior, dual enrollment student, videographer known as CMZ, and future meteorologist.When Xavier was just 6 years old, an EF2 tornado touched down near his home in Aliceville, Alabama. That moment didn’t just scare him — it sparked a calling. Now, he’s training with the National Weather Service, building Small Town Big Dreams Productions, and preparing to protect the communities that raised him.Host Instructor Forté sits down with Xavier for a conversation about purpose, preparation, and what it means to dream big from a small town.This one will stay with you.