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Carolina Weather GroupDestructive Hurricane Melissa making Jamaica landfall [Breaking news update]...EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 5 MELISSA ABOUT TO MAKE LANDFALL IN JAMAICA... ...CATASTROPHIC WINDS, FLASH FLOODING, AND STORM SURGE OCCURRING ONTHE ISLAND...Breaking coverage as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with catastrophic winds near 185 mph, storm surge up to 13 feet, and rainfall totals exceeding 30 inches.Join James Brierton of the Carolina Weather Group and Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center, for the latest official update as the eye of Melissa crosses the island. Brennan details the immediate threats—life-threatening winds, flash flooding, landslides, an...
2025-10-2811 minCarolina Weather GroupBlowing Dust in Charlotte, Hurricane Melissa Forms, and Fall Weather [Podcast Ep. 562]It’s a wild weather week across the Carolinas! 🌪️ James Brierton and Frank Strait are live for Episode 562 of the Carolina Weather Group with Stormy the Weather Cat making a cameo. We’re talking:Blowing dust at Charlotte Douglas Airport and gusty 30 mph winds turning the sky orangeTropical Storm Melissa spinning in the Caribbean — could it become a major hurricane?Drought conditions, fire danger, and the first freeze watch of the season in the North Carolina mountains ❄️Fall color updates from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, and Lake Lure 🍁Continuing recovery in western NC after Helene, and another Outer Banks home c...
2025-10-2357 minCarolina Weather GroupTrapped on Hatteras: Storm Chasers Ride Out Outer Banks Nor’easter [Ep. 561]Two of the South’s most dedicated storm chasers, Brett Adair and Chris Jackson, join the Carolina Weather Group fresh off their trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where a powerful nor’easter battered the coastline.They share what it was like witnessing the crashing surf, coastal flooding, and erosion first-hand — and what happened when NC 12 closed, trapping them on Hatteras Island as the storm raged. From dramatic scenes of homes teetering over the Atlantic to the tense moments wondering which structures might fall next, Brett and Chris recount the raw power of nature a...
2025-10-1657 minCarolina Weather GroupFederal government shutdown impact on weather, Imelda's turn, Buxton home collapses [Ep. 559]On this week’s Carolina Weather Group (Episode 559 – October 1, 2025), James Brierton, Frank Strait, Sam Walker, and Joseph Naven unpack the federal government shutdown — and what it really means for the National Weather Service, NOAA, and hurricane operations across the Southeast.The team discusses:What services will continue during the shutdown (like life-saving forecasts and warnings)Why NOAA’s social media and hurricane hunter updates are temporarily pausedHow Hurricane Imelda’s unexpected right turn spared most of the Carolinas
2025-10-0256 minCarolina Weather GroupTracking Imelda: South Carolina briefing on Tropical Depression Nine [Live]South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is joined by the National Weather Service and state officials to discuss preparations for Tropical Depression Nine, the storm forecast to become Hurricane Imelda in the days ahead. Impacts to the Carolina coast are forecast to include heavy rain, gusty winds and rough surf.#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcast📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBS...
2025-09-2739 minCarolina Weather GroupImelda's first hurricane forecast cone [Breaking News]The National Hurricane Center has issued the first hurricane forecast cone for a storm system expected to become Imelda.Impacts from Imelda are forecast to include heavy rain, gusty winds and rough surf along the Carolinas.The storm is organizing itself just north of Cuba. Until it becomes better organized, the system is referred to as "Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine." It could become Tropical Depression Nine before assuming the Imelda name at the Tropical Storm or Hurricane stage.#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcast
2025-09-2716 minCarolina Weather GroupHurricane Helene Anniversary: Rebuilding Carolinas After Historic Damage [Weather Podcast Ep. 558]In September 2024, Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeastern United States, bringing deadly storm surge, destructive winds, tornadoes, and record-breaking rainfall. Combined with a rare Predecessor Rainfall Event (PRE), the storm caused catastrophic flooding across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, leaving behind nearly $80 billion in damage.One year later, the Carolina Weather Group brings you this anniversary special report, filmed on location across the Carolinas, documenting the lasting damage, recovery efforts, and ongoing rebuilding.In this program, we visit:Asheville, NC, where the...
2025-09-2647 minCarolina Weather GroupTropical Storm Humberto, Invest 94L: Could they hit the Carolinas? [Ep. 557]Tropical Storm Humberto officially formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday. It is one of two areas of tropical development being monitored by the WCNC Weather Impact Team.At 5 p.m., NOAA's National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced that Tropical Storm Humberto had officially developed about 550 miles northeast of the Leeward Islands, moving northwest at 15 mph with sustained winds of 40 mph. Prior to 5 p.m., forecasters had been monitoring the area under the name Invest 93L, which denotes it as an area of potential tropical development.There’s also another sy...
2025-09-2544 minCarolina Weather GroupLake Lure Still Rebuilding: One Year Since Hurricane Helene [Ep. 556]It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene devastated the Carolinas — from catastrophic flooding in Asheville and the French Broad River Valley to the ongoing recovery in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. In this special Carolina Weather Group podcast, James Brierton talks with WCNC's Brad Panovich and WFMY's Tim Buckley, as they reflect on the storm’s impacts, the lessons still being learned, and the striking parallels to past events like Hurricane Ivan (2004) and the 1916 flood.This special presentation originally aired as "Live Weather Impact," which streams weeknights at 6:30 p.m. on WCNC+ and WFMY+. Stream for free on Roku...
2025-09-1848 minCarolina Weather GroupCarolina Weather Group hurricane special [Encore]With this Wednesday marking the average peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, the Carolina Weather Group is revisiting some of our most memorable hurricane interviews, including WCNC forecaster Larry Sprinkle, former WBTV chief meteorologist Eric Thomas, and then-National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham, who now oversees all of the National Weather Service. In 2019, Scotty Powell, Evan Fisher, and Chris Jackson visits the NOAA's Hurricane Awareness Tour at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/ LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm...
2025-09-1118 minCarolina Weather GroupVisiting Space Shuttle Discovery - before its moved? [Ep. 489 Extended]It's Labor Day week, and as summer comes to a close, it's an extended road trip edition of the Carolina Weather Group!Texas Republicans have recently proposed moving a space vehicle - potentially Space Shuttle Discovery - to Texas. Join James and Tim for a never-before-seen look at their July 2023 railfanning road trip, where they also stopped at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly, VA) to see Space Shuttle Discovery and explore what the museum offers todayThen stay tuned for our original road trip adventure, where James and Tim take you to the...
2025-09-0436 minCarolina Weather GroupHelene Stories: LGR 's recovery after the storm [Ep. 555]When Hurricane Helene hit the Carolinas, it left a path of destruction caused by wind, rain and flooding.Clint Basinger was one of many who had the misfortune of having the storm drop a tree through his Asheville, North Carolina, home.Clint is a YouTuber known to millions as LGR. His videos cover retro tech, PC gaming and more. When the tree hit his home, it sent debris and rain not only into his home residence, but also through the vintage technology collection he uses to make his living.
2025-08-281h 10Carolina Weather Group⚠️ Hurricane Erin Strengthens to 110 MPH | 2–4 FT Surge & NC EvacuationsHurricane Erin has restrengthened to 110 mph winds and is bringing 2–4 feet of storm surge to North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Mandatory evacuations are underway for Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands, and NC Highway 12 faces the threat of washouts and impassable conditions .In this special hurricane update, the Carolina Weather Group delivers the latest advisories from the National Hurricane Center and critical guidance from North Carolina Emergency Management. Governor Josh Stein and state officials outline evacuations, open shelters, storm preparations, and emergency response efforts across the state.⚠️ Key Impacts:110 mph winds as Erin restrengthens2–4 feet of storm surge on the NC Outer Bank...
2025-08-2030 min
Carolina Weather GroupHurricane Erin’s impacts across the Carolinas [Podcast Ep. 554]With Tropical Storm Warnings, Storm Surge Warnings, and dangerous rip currents along the Carolina coastline, we break down what you need to know as Erin makes its closest pass offshore.🔴 Key coverage includes:Latest track and intensity of Hurricane ErinExpected tropical storm force winds and rainfall for the CarolinasLife-threatening surf, rip currents, and storm surge impactsCoastal flooding concerns, especially along the Outer BanksWhat’s next as Erin accelerates northward up the U.S. East Coast
2025-08-2056 minCarolina Weather GroupHurricane Erin Strengthens Again | Outer Banks & NC Coast on Alert#erin #hurricane #weather Hurricane Erin has re-intensified into a powerful Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph after completing an eyewall replacement cycle. Erin is now a very large hurricane and is expected to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents along the entire U.S. East Coast, including North Carolina’s Outer Banks.As the storm grows in size and tracks northwest, residents of coastal North Carolina should closely monitor updates this week. Even if Erin stays offshore, the dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding risks are significant....
2025-08-1810 minCarolina Weather GroupEarthquakes, Tsunamis & Helene: Understanding Disasters | Podcast Ep. 553In this episode of the Carolina Weather Group, Duke University Associate Professor Dr. Brian McAdoo joins us to share his first-hand experience witnessing a tsunami in Hawaii just weeks ago. With decades of research into earthquakes, tsunamis, and the disaster management cycle, Dr. McAdoo offers valuable insights into how communities respond, recover, and prepare for the next natural disaster.We discuss:What it was like to see a tsunami in person after years of studying them.Why the recent Pacific tsunami wasn’t worse—and what made the difference.How the Disaster Management Cycle applies to events like Hurricane Hele...
2025-08-141h 03
Carolina Weather GroupTropics Come Alive: Dexter & Two More Systems | Flash Floods Hit North Carolina | Podcast Ep. 352The tropics are heating up and North Carolina is underwater.In this episode of the Carolina Weather Group:We begin with the latest on Tropical Storm Dexter, which is gaining strength in the North Atlantic and stirring up rough surf and dangerous rip currents along the Carolina coastline.Two more disturbances in the Atlantic are being closely monitored:One off the Southeast U.S. coast, with a small chance of tropical developmentAnother in the central tropical Atlantic, with a 60% chance of becoming the next named storm➡️ We forecast where both systems may go — and discuss how they could impact the Ca...
2025-08-071h 15Carolina Weather GroupCarolina Weather Group LIVE: NC Floods, CoCoRaHS, and Weather Safety Tips [Ep. 550]#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcastJoin the Carolina Weather Group for a special on-location episode from the Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, NC.This week’s show covers critical weather topics affecting the Carolinas:🌊 North Carolina Flooding & Climate ChangeFormer TV meteorologist Candace Jordan joins us to discuss recent flooding across North Carolina, lessons learned from storms like Hurricane Matthew and Helene, and why even tropical depressions like Chantal can cause major flooding.🌀 Weather Safety for Outdoor Activiti...
2025-07-2439 min
Carolina Weather GroupHail in the Carolinas & wildfires & 2025 hurricane season outlook [Ep. 531]🌩️ Hail, Hurricanes & Heat: The Southeast's Severe Weather Story (April 2025)This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we’re tracking severe weather events sweeping the Carolinas — with a primary focus on large hail, but also expanding into drought concerns, wildfire threats, and a detailed hurricane season outlook for 2025. 🎥 Join our live panel from Charlotte, Columbia, Greensboro, and Myrtle Beach as we:Break down recent hailstorms with viewer-submitted footage and damage reportsExplain how hail forms and why it’s so common in spring across the SoutheastTips to protect your car, home, and...
2025-04-2451 min
Carolina Weather GroupTwo Historic Carolina Tornado Outbreaks | April 2020 & April 2011 | Carolina Weather Group EncoreThis week on the Carolina Weather Group, we’re revisiting two unforgettable tornado outbreaks that impacted the Carolinas — and the brave meteorologists, storm chasers, and first responders who lived them firsthand.🎙️ First, we replay our April 2024 conversation with storm chaser Chris Jackson as he recounts the harrowing Easter tornado outbreak of April 13, 2020. This outbreak unleashed 5 EF-3 tornadoes across South Carolina, with devastating impacts in Williston, Neeses, Livingston, Estill, Nixville, and Walterboro. Chris shares his experience chasing storms, spotting tornado damage as a SKYWARN spotter, and even rescuing victims trapped in storm-ravaged homes.📖 See the official National Weather Service report:https://www...
2025-04-171h 12Carolina Weather GroupWild Southern storms: Tornados, hail & flooding. Kit returns for live weather special! [Ep. 530]Join us for a live edition of the Carolina Weather Group, where we're diving into the wild weather week that rocked the southern United States. From heat waves to intense tornadoes, James Brierton (Charlotte, NC), Frank Strait (Columbia, SC), and returning guest Kit Thomas (ABC 24 Memphis) break down what happened, where it hit hardest, and how forecasters kept up with the chaos.🌪️ Top Story: Kit Thomas, meteorologist at ABC 24 Memphis and former panelist, returns to share his on-the-ground experience covering the recent tornado outbreak. With more than two dozen fatalities, multiple EF-rated tornadoes, and a historic Day 7 high-risk forecast from...
2025-04-1059 minCarolina Weather GroupSnow and ice in the Carolinas [Ep. 524]Ice and snow is accumulating in the Carolinas as a winter storm moves through North Carolina and South Carolina. Tonight we're live around the Carolinas tracking the impacts of the winter storm including road closures, school delays, and power outages.Current, local weather conditions across both North Carolina and South Carolina featuring your local weather forecast, weather radar maps, and real-time severe weather alerts.Join us for this stream and watch live cameras in cities including Aiken, Anderson, Asheville, Boone, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Fayetteville, Florence, Greensboro, Greenville, the Outer Banks and Hatteras, Hilton Head, Morehead City, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh...
2025-02-201h 17
Carolina Weather GroupHelene's destruction: Seen from above [Ep. 516]
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Helene brought destructive flooding, mudslides and life-altering destruction to the Carolinas. While some communities repair, other communities must rebuild from scratch.
This week on the Carolina Weather Group, Evan Fisher shows us the power of Helene. As seen through aerial imagery, these before and after pictures show how the storm's impacts forever changed the landscape, towns and people of western North Carolina. Evan shows how flooding rivers, mudslides and hurricane-force winds changed both the towns and landscapes of the Carolinas.
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2024-11-0730 min
Carolina Weather GroupTropical Storm Helene to form off South Carolina coast [Special]
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An area of low pressure off the Carolina coast is expected to bring impacts from tropical-storm-force winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding and high surf to portions of both North Carolina and South Carolina beginning Sunday night, through Monday and into Tuesday.
Tropical storm conditions are expected along portions of the coast of South Carolina and North Carolina within the Tropical Storm Storm Warning area beginning Sunday and through Monday night.
The system will bring the potential for scattered flash and urban flooding and minor river flooding across eastern North Carolina and northeast South Carolina from Sunday...
2024-09-1611 minCarolina Weather GroupWhat to expect from fall foliage colors 2024 [Ep. 507]Weather plays a huge role in how bright the fall colors are each year. Wind, rain and temperature can determine when the leaves begin to change colors and when the peak time is to plan a trip to see fall leaves. Former Carolina Weather Group panelist Evan Fisher returns to the show to talk about what to expect this fall and his ongoing work at Explore Fall.
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2024-09-1217 minCarolina Weather GroupAnalyzing Debby's Tuesday tropical storm forecast for the Carolinas#northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast
Tropical Storm Debby is forecast to make a second U.S. landfall as a tropical storm in South Carolina around Thursday. A record-breaking and historic flooding event is expected along the coast of South Carolina, including in Charleston where 20 and rain could fall.
The storm is expected to linger in the Carolinas for days. The flash flooding threat from Debby extends across both North Carolina and South Carolina. Cities as far inland as Augusta, Columbia, Raleigh, and Durham could even see flash flooding from this storm.
The Carolina Weather Group's Shea Gibson provides...
2024-08-0624 min
Carolina Weather GroupA conversation about sea level rise [Ep. 487]
The Carolina Weather Group talks with Doug Marcy, Senior Coastal Hazards Specialist at NOAA Office for Coastal Management, about the threat of sea level rise. Doug and Shea discuss how a changing environment is causing our oceans to observe more heat, more water, and thus rise along the shorelines.
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2024-04-0417 min
Carolina Weather GroupGreat Southeastern Snowstorm of 1973 [Ep. 440 Encore]
To mark the anniversary of the Great Southeastern Snowstorm of 1973, which brought two feet of snow to parts of the Carolinas, this week we're revisiting Episode 440 where we chat with Frank Strait and Melissa Griffin about the historic record from this incredible storm.
This episode was originally available early to https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup supporters as appreciation for their continued financial support of our weekly weather podcast.
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2024-02-0821 min
Carolina Weather GroupThe man inside NC's decommissioned lighthouse [Ep. 477]
It's been three years since the Carolina Weather Group first talked with Richard Neal, the owner of the decommissioned Frying Pan Shoals Tower off the coast of North Carolina.
James Brierton and Shea Gibson caught up with Richard recently during the Weather Pods Disaster Relief Telethon. Here now is that updated conversation, followed by an encore presentation of our first interview from 2020.
Frying Pan Tower is located 32 miles off the coast of North Carolina and rises 135' above the Atlantic Ocean. It helps provide safety to Mariners in the Atlantic Ocean, is used for environmental research and education studies...
2024-01-1843 minCarolina Weather GroupIceland earthquakes, weather AI, and a telethon [Ep. 471]Dr. Wendy Bohon, an earthquake geologist, returns to the Carolina Weather Group to explain the earthquake activity being observed in Iceland. Could it mean an increase in volcanic activity?
Plus, the Carolinas is beta testing new National Weather Service artificial intelligence software to translate severe weather alerts into multiple languages.
And an inside look at Saturday's Weather Pods Telethon supporting the American Red Cross!
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2023-11-1631 min
Carolina Weather GroupCarolina drought and wild fires [Ep. 470]A lack of rain, combined with low humidity, is increasing the fire danger across the Carolinas.
Most of North Carolina is experiencing dry and drought-like conditions. As the Poplar Drive Fire in Henderson County continues to burn, thirty counts in NC have a burn ban against outdoor fires. SC is also facing dry conditions and an increased fire danger.
Duke Energy is asking everyone to voluntarily conserve water as they face decreasing water-levels in rivers and lakes.
Plus, record-breaking warmth returns as high temperatures climb back into the 80s.
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2023-11-0931 minCarolina Weather GroupNovember off to a cold start in the Carolinas [Ep. 469]This week on the Carolina Weather Group, James Brierton and Scotty Powell are shooting the breeze. Join the live chat as we explore the cold temperatures across North Carolina and South Carolina. Plus we reveal the winner of our Carolina Weather Group super fan swag bag!
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2023-11-0220 minCarolina Weather GroupNOAA winter weather outlook, rapid hurricane intensification, and a surprise award [Ep. 468]This week on the Carolina Weather Group, James Brierton and Scotty Powell are shooting the breeze. Join the live chat as we explore the NOAA winter weather outlook, the rapid intensification of Hurricane Otis, and a surprise award from the National Weather Service's Weather-Ready Nation.
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2023-10-2641 minCarolina Weather GroupFantasy football weather forecast: How to prepare for your game dayConsidering the impacts of weather on an NFL football game can give you a real advantage in fantasy football.
The Fantasy Football Weather Guys help you understand what could impact next week's games and how players historically perform during certain weather conditions, such as wind, snow, and rain.
This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with FFWG, who you can find at https://twitter.com/ffweatherguys.
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2023-10-1929 min
Carolina Weather GroupOn the track: NASCAR Charlotte ROVAL race weekend weather [Ep. 466]Go inside Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 2023 NASCAR playoff race weekend.
The Carolina Weather Group's James Brierton and Scotty Powell take you onto the ROVAL, onto pit road, and into victory circle, as we prepare for cool and calm race weather.
Scotty explains the history of the unique road course in Charlotte, and what conditions drivers can expect to face.
Plus Scotty is also the on-site meteorologist for Charlotte Motor Speedway. He takes us inside the operations of keeping race fans safe against severe weather threats and how they watch over the many acres of stands, race track, camping...
2023-10-0729 min
Carolina Weather GroupTropical storm threat in the Carolinas? [Ep. 465]
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There is a chance that a coastal storm could develop off the Carolinas by Friday. If this were to happen, heavy rain and gusty winds could impact North Carolina and South Carolina through the weekend.
The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the potential storm threat. The Carolina Weather Group is LIVE with the latest forecast update and forecasting the potential impacts.
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2023-09-2142 min
Carolina Weather GroupTracking Hurricane Lee | Latest forecast on the storm [Ep. 464]The Carolina Weather Group is tracking the latest on Hurricane Lee, a strong storm in the Atlantic Ocean that has had some impressive and rapid intensification since its formation. The storm, which comes at the typical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, has attracted much attention because of its closely-watched forecast path. Tonight, the latest from the Carolina Weather Group and our team of experts.
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2023-09-1434 min
Carolina Weather GroupBehind-the-scenes with Jim Cantore at the Weather Channel - Part 2 [2020 encore]Ever wonder what a day in the life of the Weather Channel's Jim Cantore is like?
This week on the Carolina Weather Group, a look back at our conversation with The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore. As we head into the peak of the 2023 hurricane season, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with Jim about that year's record-breaking hurricane season and the memories it created for this iconic broadcaster.
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2023-09-0742 min
Carolina Weather GroupTropical Storm Idalia LIVE in the Carolinas [Ep. 463]
Tropical Storm Idalia is bringing heavy rains, flash flooding, and storm surge to North Carolina and South Carolina. WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich and meteorologist Brittany Van Voorhees host coverage across the Carolinas including the Carolina Weather Group's Jared Smith in Charleston, Dan Whittaker in Myrtle Beach, and Chris Jackson in Folly Beach.
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2023-08-3158 min
Carolina Weather GroupIdalia now a tropical storm & update from NC governorNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and state officials hold a briefing to discuss what is now Tropical Storm Idalia.
The impacts of Idalia will begin to be felt in North Carolina and South Carolina starting Wednesday and continuing through Thursday.
Tropical storm-strength winds and rains will impact the Carolinas. While the exact path of Idalia is still unknown, anywhere across the Carolinas could see soaking rains and gusty winds. Some areas could see as much as 6 to 8 inches of rain.
The biggest Carolina threat from Idalia will be along the...
2023-08-3116 min
Carolina Weather GroupIdalia's Forecast: Carolinas prepare for widespread impactHurricane Idalia is forecast to make landfall in Florida Wednesday as a Category 2, possibly Category 3, hurricane along the Big Bend region on the state's Gulf coast near Tallahassee.
The storm is expected to maintain hurricane strength as it moves across southern Georgia and into South Carolina In the Carolinas, the storm is expected to bring heavy rain and flash flooding.
Some areas of both North Carolina and South Carolina could see between six and eight inches of rain. The risk of flash flooding with this storm is high. Storm surge with this storm is also expec...
2023-08-3014 min
Carolina Weather GroupJim Cantore recalls historic 2020 hurricane season [Encore Part 1]This week on the Carolina Weather Group, a look back at our conversation with The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore. As we head into the peak of the 2023 hurricane season, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with Jim about that year's record-breaking hurricane season and the memories it created for this iconic broadcaster.
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2023-08-2435 min
Carolina Weather GroupNot everything is tornado damage. Understanding straight-line winds [Ep. 461]
Monday's severe weather event caused storm damage in hundreds of places, but why was most of the damage not from tornadoes? It's typical that significant storm damage is associated with tornadoes, but in this case, straight-line winds from thunderstorms caused the damage. WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich explains the difference between tornadoes and straight-line winds.
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2023-08-1041 min
Carolina Weather GroupEnhanced severe storm threat Monday [SPECIAL]Severe thunderstorms are forecast to bring damaging winds to North Carolina and South Carolina today, Monday, August 7, 2023.
The line of thunderstorms will feed off the day's 100+ degree heat index, which has prompted the National Weather Service to issue heat advisories across portions of the Carolinas. The storms are expected around 4 p.m. in the western North Carolina mountains, including in Asheville, Boone, and Blowing Rock. The storms will push eastward across the Carolinas and arrive in upstate South Carolina, including Spartanburg and Greenville, and Charlotte and Greensboro between 6 and 8 p.m. The storms are expected to remain strong as...
2023-08-0700 min
Carolina Weather GroupNASA behind the science tour: Encore episodeNo earlier than August 17, NASA and SpaceX intend to launch Crew-7 to the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Upon their arrival, Crew-6 will hand off the scientific experiments aboard the ISS and prepare for their own return to Earth.
As we prepare for the transition, the Carolina Weather Group and James Brierton visits the special behind-the-scenes tour of the Kennedy Space Center from earlier this year: Learn what it takes to get astronauts into space, and how the current science aboard the International Space Station help prepare us for life aboard Artemis, the Moon, and...
2023-08-0259 min
Carolina Weather GroupEF-3 tornado: Nash County, North Carolina | Ep. 459An EF-3 tornado, with winds at least 135 mph, caused damage across portions of Nash County, North Carolina Wednesday. Storm investigators from the National Weather Service office in Raleigh are on the ground in Nash and Edgecombe counties surveying the damage.
A supercell tornado produced the tornado Wednesday. The National Weather Service is still working to confirm the distance the tornado was on the ground, but based on preliminary storm damage assessments, the tornado was on the ground for several miles. Officials are still working to determine the extent of storm damage, which in the...
2023-07-2030 min
Carolina Weather GroupCarolinas are earthquake country [Ep. 458]Following repeated earthquakes in both North Carolina and South Carolina, the Carolina Weather Group talks with Dr. Wendy Bohon, an earthquake geologist who explains that earthquakes in the Carolinas are more normal than we may think. She explains how earthquakes such as those seen in Elgin, West Canton, Sparta, and Charleston can occur on the east coast of the United States.
You can learn more about Dr. Bohon through her website and social media channels, Dr. Wendy Rocks: https://www.drwendyrocks.com/
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2023-07-1331 min
Carolina Weather GroupThis summer from the Carolina Weather Group (Preview)
James Brierton with a preview of what you can expect from the Carolina Weather Group this summer, including a return appearance at the Schiele Museum's Weather Proof event on Saturday, July 15 in Gastonia, North Carolina. Plus, the group explores new weather-related computer games -- and James and Tim go on a railfanning adventure. Plus the latest on threats from any storms and hurricanes.
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2023-07-0627 min
Carolina Weather GroupStaying safe at the beach: Rip currents and heat [Encore]
National Weather Service Meteorologist Steven Pfaff joins the Carolina Weather Group to discuss ways to keep your family safe at the beach this summer. Steven helps us understand how to avoid rip currents, dangerous waves, coastal flooding and other hazards you may experience along the coast and at the beach. For boaters, Steven also talks about safety on the water and out at sea. And as the Carolinas moves into its first heat wave of the season, Steven explains the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
This is an encore episode of the Carolina Weather Group originally aired...
2023-06-2932 min
Carolina Weather GroupSevere weather forecast update for the CarolinasSevere storms Monday will bring the threat of damaging wind, hail, and isolated tornadoes to both North Carolina and South Carolina.
The threat of sever weather has prompted the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center to issue an Enhanced Risk (tier 3 out of 5) for much of the Carolinas.
The biggest severe weather threat will be damaging winds and hail, but a few isolated storms could also produce tornadoes and localized flash flooding.
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2023-06-2604 min
Carolina Weather GroupCarolina flooding, Pulp Road Fire, and Bret [Ep. 457]
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Flash flooding across the Carolinas as more heavy rain remains in the forecast. The latest pictures from Kannapolis, North Carolina, where flood waters forced evacuations. The latest on the threat across both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Plus the Pulp Road Fire continues burning in the Green Swamp Game Nature Preserve in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The North Carolina Forestry Service provides an update on the fire's containment and continued firefighting efforts.
And tracking Bret, the third tropical cyclone of the season continues to move across...
2023-06-2225 min
Carolina Weather GroupPulp Road Fire in Brunswick County, North Carolina [BONUS EPISODE]#northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx
The Pulp Road Fire in Brunswick County has burned roughly 2,500 acres in the Green Swamp Nature Preserve as of 9 a.m., June 16.
Thursday, June 15, firefighting personnel completed strategic firing operations to eliminate hazardous unburned fuels outside the fire area. Crews also mopped up some significant spotovers along Richardson Road. Firefighting personnel will continue strategic firing operations into the weekend while weather conditions allow.
Significant smoke is expected for communities in and surrounding Brunswick County. Areas surrounding the Green Swamp Nature Preserve and northeast of Wilmington will experience the heaviest smoke impacts. Highway 17 and other...
2023-06-1707 min
Carolina Weather GroupCode Red: Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality [Ep. 456]The air quality in the Carolinas is so poor Wednesday that officials have issued a Code Red, a type of air quality alert that encourages everyone to consider limiting prolonged exposure outside. Those especially sensitive to air pollution, including people with asthma, should avoid outdoor exercise altogether.
The Carolina Weather Group's James Brierton discusses the poor air quality, and the weather pattern making this possible, with WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich.
Air quality is forecast to improve slightly Thursday and Friday but could still be deteriorated from smoke...
2023-06-0718 min
Carolina Weather GroupCarolina Weather Group hurricane special [Encore]With the start of the Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, the Carolina Weather Group is revisiting some of our most memorable hurricane interviews, including WCNC forecaster Larry Sprinkle, former WBTV chief meteorologist Eric Thomas, and then-National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham, who now oversees all of the National Weather Service. In 2019, Scotty Powell, Evan Fisher, and Chris Jackson visits the NOAA's Hurricane Awareness Tour at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
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2023-06-0118 min
Carolina Weather GroupNASCAR Coca-Cola 600 race weather special [Ep. 455]A coastal storm could impact both North Carolina and South Carolina this Memorial Day holiday weekend. As some head to the coast and beaches, others will be headed to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600.
Scotty Powell and James Brierton are live from pit road with the latest race weekend forecast and analysis of the potential impact of the weekend storm. How can the NASCAR drivers use the weather to their advantage? How should fans prepare for potential rain?
With Frank Strait in Columbia, join the Carolina Weather Group...
2023-05-2630 min
Carolina Weather GroupHow many storms this hurricane season? [Ep. 454]Dr. Phil Klotzbach is back on the Carolina Weather Group to explain why he and the famed Colorado State University hurricane forecast predict a slightly below-average storm activity in the Atlantic Ocean this hurricane season.
They are forecasting 13 named storms, down from the average of 14.4 They expect 6 hurricanes, down from the average of 7.2. Dr. Klotzbach expects 2 major hurricanes of Category 3 or greater, which is down from 3.2.
Current neutral ENSO conditions look fairly likely to transition to El Niño this summer/fall. However, there is considerable uncertainty as to how strong an El Niño wo...
2023-05-1825 min
Carolina Weather GroupShooting the breeze: Let's talk Carolina Weather [Ep. 453]It's open mic night on the Carolina Weather Group. No guests. No agenda. Come chat with us live about Carolina weather!
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2023-05-1149 min
Carolina Weather GroupSeaweed blob arrives at coastal beaches [Ep. 452]A big blob of algae and Sargassum seaweed in the Atlantic Ocean has begun washing shore on beaches in Florida, Cuba, Mexico, and elsewhere. Could it come to a Carolina beach -- and what does it mean for your summer travel plans?
We discuss the seaweed blob with Dr. Tracy Fanara, who has her Ph.D. in environmental engineering and specializes in coastal modeling.
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2023-05-0424 min
Carolina Weather GroupThey set out on a Hurricane Ian documentary. They nearly didn't make it back. [Ep. 451]When Brandon Clement and Jonathan Petramala set out to document Hurricane Ian in Cuba, they didn't know they nearly wouldn't make it back out of the country. And they had no way to know what would lie ahead for them in Florida and South Carolina from the monster storm.
This week their film, "Price of Paradise - Surviving Hurricane Ian," premieres at the Sunscreen Film Festival on April 28 in St. Pete, Florida. See the full trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzOEuYPcf0Q
This week on the Carolina Weather Group, the...
2023-04-2730 min
Carolina Weather GroupCome learn weather from Brad Panovich! [Ep. 450]Get involved in the weather with these upcoming events:
WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich hosts a storm spotter SKYWARN class in Charlotte. Join virtually in in-person. Details: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/charlotte-severe-weather-spotter-class-brad-panovich-wcnc-community/275-bbd45b56-25ba-4957-8f6c-16ce7e0f6ca1
And come to the Schiele Museum in Gastonia on Saturday to meet the entire WCNC weather team starting at 10 a.m. https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/meet-wcnc-charlotte-weather-team-schiele-museum-gastonia-earth-day-brad-panovich-larry-sprinkle/275-16b70345-a41b-4ad2-b8e2-f11709206b63
Plus, a new Duke Energy pilot program wants to save...
2023-04-2033 minCarolina Weather GroupUrban heat islands in the Carolinas [Ep. 449]This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we talk with Myleigh Neill of the North Carolina State Climate Office about urban heat islands in the Carolinas. An urban heat island occurs when a city experiences much warmer temperatures than nearby rural areas. The difference in temperature between urban and less-developed rural areas has to do with how well the surfaces in each environment absorb and hold heat.
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2023-04-1316 min
Carolina Weather GroupWhy weather radars are offline for repairs [Ep. 448]NOAA and the National Weather Service are spending millions to keep the nation's current network of weather radars operating for years to come.
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The radars -- designed in the 1980s and built in the 1990s -- each need about a million dollars worth of refurbishment to continue operating through the year 2030 and beyond.
This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we talk with Jessica Schultz, the deputy director of the Radar Operations Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
2023-04-0621 min
Carolina Weather GroupInside NASA: Kennedy Space Center all-access behind the scenes [Ep. 445]The Carolina Weather Group's James Brierton takes you on an all-access, behind-the-scenes tour of Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in Florida. As we countdown to the launch of NASA SpaceX Crew-6 launch to the International Space Station, James takes you inside places not normally open to the public:
Go inside the vehicle assembly building, also known as the VAB, where NASA is preparing for the Artemis missions to the Moon. Plus, climb aboard the crawler vehicle, which has been used to carry Apollo, space shuttle, and Artemis' space launch system to the historic launch complex 39B.
2023-03-1658 min
Carolina Weather GroupGreat Southeastern Snowstorm of 1973 [Ep. 440]It's been fifty years since a snowstorm brought upwards of two feet of snow to the Carolinas on Feb. 9, 1973. And this wasn't just winter weather in the mountains: Some of the highest accumulations came across the sand hills and coastal plains of both North Carolina and South Carolina.
James Brierton talks with Melissa Griffin, the assistant state climatologist for South Carolina, and Frank Strait, a Carolina Weather Group panelist who also works with Griffin as the severe weather liaison for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
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2023-02-0921 min
Carolina Weather GroupHow the U.S. calculates "billion dollar" weather disasters [Ep. 427]The U.S. has sustained 332 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2022). The total cost of these 332 events exceeds $2.275 trillion.
In 2022 (as of July 11), there have been 9 weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United States. These events included 1 drought event and 8 severe storm events. Overall, these events resulted in the deaths of 8 people and had significant economic effects on the areas impacted. The 1980–2021 annual average is 7.7 events (CPI-adjusted); the annual average for the most recent 5 years (2017–2021) is 17.8 events (CPI-adjusted).
In t...
2022-10-1318 min
Carolina Weather GroupThe man who lives in a Carolina lighthouse [Encore]Frying Pan Tower is located 32 miles off the coast of North Carolina and rises 135' above the Atlantic Ocean. It helps provide safety to Mariners in the Atlantic ocean, is used for environmental research and education studies, and is a shelter to a natural ecosystem for marine wildlife.
Its location makes it a prime spot to observe tropical weather off the Carolina coast, including a direct hit by Hurricane Irene in 2011. Weather conditions are observed on-board by weather sensors and a live streaming webcam.
In 2010, the government placed the Frying Pan Tower up for auction...
2022-07-0731 min
Carolina Weather GroupHurricane season starts with Alex threat? [Ep. 413]Wednesday marks the start of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. A tropical disturbance near the Yucatan Peninsula could become this year's first named storm. If named, it would become Alex.
The tropical disturbance is expected to move over Florida before bringing the possibility of rough surf, rip currents, and erosion to the coasts of both North Carolina and South Carolina this weekend.
The storm system, regardless of strength, will remain offshore thanks to a cold front advancing across the United States. However that same cold front brings a marginal (tier 1 out of 5) risk of severe weather...
2022-06-0229 min
Carolina Weather Group2022 hurricane season outlook with Dr. Phil Klotzbach [Ep. 412]The 2022 hurricane season starts next week and both NOAA’s National Hurricane Center and the researchers at Colorado State University are calling for an above-normal hurricane season.
Our guest this week, is Dr. Phil Klotzbach, one of the acclaimed CSU Tropical Weather and Climate Research team. Their tropical outlook, issued early each spring, is a leader in forecasting the tropics.
Klotzbach explains how current La Niña conditions and average sea surface temperatures has led them to forecast 19 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes.
A separate outlook published this week by the...
2022-05-2630 min
Carolina Weather GroupCatching up with meteorologist Alex Forbes [Ep. 411]This week we're catching up with Alex Forbes, a broadcast meteorologist with WMAZ-TV in Macon, Georgia.
When Alex last appeared on the Carolina Weather Group in 2020, he was a meteorology student at Mississippi Student University who had conducted a study that found a lot of the public is confused by the classifications used on the Storm Prediction Center's severe weather outlook. Revisit that interview: https://youtu.be/RIivq3TbQYQ
This week, Alex talks to us about his start in broadcast television, his advice for met students, and his favorite things to do in his current...
2022-05-1919 min
Carolina Weather GroupJustin Ballard of the South Carolina Emergency Information Network [Ep. 410]Justin Ballard is a meteorologist whose weather forecasts can be heard on South Carolina Public Radio.
Ballard, who is a University of North Carolina at Charlotte alum, is based at the University of Florida in Gainesville. From there, he produces weather forecasts and storm coverage for WUFT-FM and WRUF-TV in Florida and also the South Carolina Emergency Information Network. He is also a mentor and teacher to meteorology students.
On this week's episode of the Carolina Weather Group, Ballard talks about his job both in broadcast meteorology and also in the atmospheric science classroom. He a...
2022-05-1229 min
Carolina Weather GroupReport: Without Action, NC Will Fall Short on 2025 Climate GoalsExecutive orders aimed at driving down greenhouse-gas emissions are still not enough to reach North Carolina's 50% reduction goal by 2030, a report by the Environmental Defense Fund found.
The report showed under current state policies, North Carolina is on track to shrink emissions by 28% to 38%, far below its target.
Michelle Allen, project manager of North Carolina political affairs for the Environmental Defense Fund, said there are ways to get back on track, including aggressively building greener infrastructure for electric power and public transportation.
"The electric power and the transportation sectors account for nearly 70% of...
2022-05-0803 min
Carolina Weather GroupSevere Carolina weather Friday | Let's Talk Carolina WeatherYet another round of severe thunderstorms is on the way for Friday afternoon and night. This event could be worse than the other severe storms this week.
A cold front moving into the near-summery air mass that we have in place across North Carolina and South Carolina will be the trigger for the storms. As a result, the National Weather SErvice's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has put most of the state at a level 2 of 5 'slight' risk for severe thunderstorms Friday.
All modes of severe weather are possible including tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and...
2022-05-0624 min
Carolina Weather GroupShould hurricane season start in May? w\ guest Michael Lowry [Ep. 409]It's National Hurricane Preparedness with the start of the 2022 hurricane season less than a month away -- but should the hurricane season start earlier than June 1st? That's one of the questions we discuss with hurricane expert and meteorologist Michael Lowry during these never-before-seen moments from our 2021 interview with him.
Lowry, who previously worked at The Weather Channel, just announced he'll be joining WPLG-TV in Miami, Florida. When Lowry talked with the Carolina Weather Group in 2021, he was a strategic planner for FEMA's fourth district, which covers North Carolina, South Carolina, and much of the Deep South...
2022-05-0524 min
Carolina Weather GroupStudying QLCS tornadoes in the Carolinas [Ep. 408]One of the largest and most comprehensive severe storm field campaigns to date is taking place across the Southeast region of the United States, including in portions of the Carolinas.
The PERiLS tornado study, which stands for Propagation, Evolution, and Rotation in Linear Storms, will leverage dozens of remote sensing technology to study tornado-producing thunderstorms commonly called QLCS (or quasi-linear convective systems if you're playing scrabble)
Our guest this week is one of the scientists, Karen Kosiba.
For more on the PERiLS project, visit https://twitter.com/PERiLS_Project. And for more on...
2022-04-2828 min
Carolina Weather GroupTornado interrupt football? This tech will help solve that [Ep. 407]Tired of tornado warnings in other counties interrupting your television programming? Never again! New technology, beginning to roll out nationwide, could offer a solution.
As broadcast stations across the country deploy ATSC 3.0, a standard more commonly known as NextGen television, a future where severe weather and breaking news coverage is geo-targeted to separate viewers in specific locations is possible.
The new technology, which is expected to be in homes, vehicles, and mobile devices over the next decade, creates new possibilities for TV stations. Unlike traditional television, which broadcasts the same signal to all viewers within...
2022-04-2124 min
Carolina Weather GroupManaging fire danger [Ep. 406]While fires can certainly be devastating and destructive, fire can - when properly managed - have benefits for the environment.
Our guest this week is Adam Warwick, the Stewardship Manager at The Nature Conservancy - North Carolina Southern Blue Ridge Office. Warwick discusses the ways that renewed forests and woodlands can benefit plants and animals. Officials can manage this environmental cycle through prescribed burns.
In North Carolina and South Carolina, there are two primary fire seasons: In spring and fall when plants are dormant. However, fires can happen any time of year when the conditions...
2022-04-1431 min
Carolina Weather GroupDetails of 10 tornadoes confirmed in South Carolina April 5 and 6The National Weather Service has completed extensive storm surveys detailing the 10 tornadoes confirmed in South Carolina on April 5 and 6. Their investigation found evidence from the historic storms, including an EF-3 tornado in Allendale, Orangeburg, and Bamberg counties that was on the ground for over 35 miles.
Amazingly no one was killed in the Carolinas by these tornadoes.
The storm surveys were a joint collaboration between the National Weather Service office in Columbia, and the National Weather Service in Charleston.
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2022-04-1307 min
Carolina Weather GroupDamaging winds, tornadoes possible across much of South Carolina this eveningA thunderstorm complex packing damaging winds and possibly a few tornadoes will arrive in South Carolina later this afternoon into the evening hours. An enhanced risk (level 3/5) is in place across much of SC, including Columbia and Charleston. Carolina Weather Group’s Jared Smith has the latest.
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2022-04-0506 min
Carolina Weather GroupSouthern severe weather storm threat [Ep. 405]As we begin our stream this week, there is a major severe weather event occurring across portions of the Deep South, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. Thunderstorms are producing life-threatening tornadoes in addition to dangerous hail and winds. We're analyzing the unfolding situation.
We're forecasting ahead to Thursday. This is when the same cold front currently producing storms off to our west arrives in the Carolinas. While we expect the storm threat to be less severe than seen Wednesday, there is still a chance for some severe thunderstorms Thursday. Some of these storms could be strong...
2022-03-3159 min
Carolina Weather GroupPotential tornado damages homes in Pickens County, South Carolina [BONUS CLIP]Severe storms in Pickens County, South Carolina caused damage to homes Wednesday night. Gerald Mengel, a storm chaser, details the preliminary reports of storm damage from the potential tornado and severe thunderstorms in Upstate South Carolina Wednesday.
The National Weather Service from Greenville-Spartanburg will visit Pickens County Thursday to conduct a formal storm survey.
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2022-03-2405 min
Carolina Weather GroupSevere storms Wednesday | Let's Talk Carolina Weather March 22, 2022A chance of severe weather across both North Carolina and South Carolina Wednesday could bring severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind and a few tornadoes.
The Carolina Weather Group's Jared Smith in Charleston, South Carolina, and Scotty Powell in Morganton, South Carolina, provide an updated forecast analysis to explain the impact and probability of severe weather in the Carolinas Wednesday.
You can get real-time warnings throughout Wednesday by streaming the Carolina Weather Net for free any place you watch YouTube.
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2022-03-2345 min
Carolina Weather GroupHow to measure rain at home for CoCoRaHS [Ep. 404]South Carolina Assistant State Climatologist Melissa Griffin shows how to record, measure, and report rainfall totals observed in your backyard through a volunteer program called CoCoRaHS.
CoCoRaHS (pronounced KO-ko-rozz) is a grassroots volunteer network of backyard weather observers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow) in their local communities.
Here is how to join the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network: https://www.cocorahs.org/application.aspx
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2022-03-1743 min
Carolina Weather GroupAnother storm threat before weekend freeze (and snow?) | Let's Talk Carolina Weather March 9, 2022 [Ep. 403]After two days of mostly-busted severe weather forecasts in North Carolina and South Carolina, we're looking ahead to another chance of storms Friday. And then bundle up! Winter's last stand comes this weekend with freezing temperatures threatening plants, and the unsuspecting, across the region.
Let's Talk Carolina Weather for this Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
And don't forget to join us for our SKYWARN Storm Spotter classes this month. They're free. Virtual. And open to everyone. Register now!
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2022-03-1029 min
Carolina Weather GroupAmerica's new weather satellite [Ep. 402]NOAA’s GOES-T launched on March 1, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
NOAA’s GOES-T is the third satellite in the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) – R Series, the Western Hemisphere’s most sophisticated weather-observing and environmental-monitoring system. The GOES-R Series provides advanced imagery and atmospheric measurements, real-time mapping of lightning activity, and monitoring of space weather.
Once in orbit, GOES-T will become known as GOES-18. It will be positioned to monitor weather systems and hazards affecting the western contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Central America, and the Pacific Ocean. In this position...
2022-03-0325 min
Carolina Weather GroupJoin our free weather classes this March [Ep. 401]The Carolina Weather Group is proud to be partnering once again this year with the National Weather Service office in Columbia, South Carolina to offer free, virtual weather classes for everyone across the Carolinas.
These free training will teach you what you need to know to report severe weather in your community the National Weather Service offices across both North Carolina and South Carolina. The completion of one or both of these classes will provide you with certification in the NWS's SKYWARN Storm Spotter program.
Storm reports from SKYWARN weather spotters across the country assist...
2022-02-2413 min
Carolina Weather GroupUNC Asheville alumna meteorologist Kelly Dobeck of Cleveland's WOIO-TV [Ep. 399]Kelly Dobeck is a broadcast meteorologist with CBS-affiliate WOIO-TV in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kelly's forecasting background has taken her many places. From forecasting Orographic Lifting snow in the Carolina Mountains, working for NASA, and ice storm forecasting in the south. She has her degree in atmospheric science and meteorology from The University of North Carolina Asheville. Her first television job covered parts of South Carolina while working at CBS-affiliate WRDW-TV in Augusta, Ga.
This week, we're also joined by Candice Jordan, who in addition to being friends and a classmate of Dobeck is also the Planetarium...
2022-02-1023 min
Carolina Weather GroupSouth Carolina weatherman travels to Boston for his first blizzard [Ep. 398]In his 55 years of life, Ed Piotrowski has never seen a blizzard --- until last week. The chief meteorologist at Myrtle Beach's WPDE-TV left behind the south and traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to experience his first and only blizzard.
He traveled with his wife Cindy, and shared adventures with fellow meteorologist Greg Fishel, who was previously the chief meteorologist at Raleigh's WRAL-TV.
Ed joins the Carolina Weather Group to tell us about his once-in-a-lifetime experience (which, of course, also came at a time when North Carolina and South Carolina were seeing their third straight weekend...
2022-02-0356 min
Carolina Weather GroupThese new thunderstorm alerts are coming to your phone [Ep. 375]Starting this week, the National Weather Service will be issuing a new tier of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings that will automatically be delivered to your cell phone.
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing 80 mph winds or baseball-sized hail will now be categorized as "destructive," a classification that will prompt the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) to sound on your phone if you are near the storm.
The WEA functionality already delivers severe weather alerts to your phone for all tornado warnings and select flash flood warnings.
The change is a part of a multi-year effort by...
2021-08-0529 min
Carolina Weather GroupChatting with North Carolina State Climatologist Dr. Kathie Dello [Ep. 374]This week the Carolina Weather Group is chatting with Dr. Kathie Dello, the director and state climatologist for the state of North Carolina. She is the 5th permanent director and the first woman to hold this position at the NCSCO in 44 years.
She chats with Evan Fisher, Scotty Powell, and Frank Strait about how the state observes weather and records climate. Dello talks about North Carolina's expanding mesonet of weather observation stations, about drought, warmer climate norms, wildfires, and a new initiative to study urban heat islands in the state's metropolitan cities, including Raleigh.
Kathie i...
2021-07-2931 min
Carolina Weather GroupThis is why it's so smoky outside [Ep. 373]Smoke from wildfires in Oregon, California, Canada, and the western Pacific are traveling in the jet stream across the United States. Smoke and haze conditions are being seen across the East Coast, including in North Carolina and South Carolina. Big cities like New York, Chicago, and Washington are even seeing the smoke.
As a result of the degraded atmospheric conditions, air quality alerts have been issued in the Carolinas. Particulars in the air may make it hard for some - especially the elderly, the young, and those with respiratory conditions - to breathe. For those individuals, officials...
2021-07-2235 min
Carolina Weather GroupDoes Charlotte need a WSR-88D? [Ep. 372]North Carolina has a radar gap Mike Smith, a retired AccuWeather executive, identifies as the fifth-worst gap in the United States. The gap exists over a portion of central North Carolina located outside the Greensboro and Charlotte metropolitan areas. While many have proposed the construction of a full-scale National Weather Service WSR-88D radar in Charlotte, Smith feels that is not the answer. Smith, who was a plaintiff expert in the litigation following the crash of US Airways Flight 1016 in Charlotte in 1994, feels Charlotte is safely covered by the terminal doppler radar installed by the FAA after the crash.
...
2021-07-1532 min
Carolina Weather GroupElsa arriving the Carolinas [Ep. 371]The Carolina Weather Group discusses Tropical Storm Elsa and the storm's forecasted impacts on the Carolinas.
The system made landfall in Florida Wednesday morning before impacting the Southeast, including Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Tropical storm-force winds are expected in parts of the Carolinas overnight through Thursday. Other threats include heavy rain, flooding, and isolated tornadoes.
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2021-07-081h 12
Carolina Weather GroupElsa prompts tropical storm warnings in the Carolinas [SPECIAL REPORT]The National Weather Service has issued tropical storm watches and tropical storm warnings along the coasts of North Carolina and South Carolina ahead of forecasted impacts from Elsa Wednesday and Thursday.
Hurricane Elsa is expected to make landfall late Wednesday morning in the greater Tampa, Florida area. The storm system, which is then expected to weaken to a tropical storm, will move into coastal Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
Elsa is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to the Interstate 95 corridor of Georgia and South Carolina starting later Wednesday. Tropical rains and gusty winds...
2021-07-0706 min
Carolina Weather GroupPaul Barys: 46 years in weather [Ep. 370]After 35 years forecasting weather in North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee, WRCB TV's Paul Barys is headed for retirement. The chief meteorologist at the Chattanooga station retires Friday. Paul discusses with Scotty Powell his career, changes in technology, and his plans for the future.
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2021-07-0126 min
Carolina Weather GroupHere's what happened with Tropical Storm Danny (SPECIAL REPORT)Tropical Storm Danny has made landfall north of Hilton Head on Pritchards Island in South Carolina.
The storm, which formed Monday morning off the coast of South Carolina as Tropical Depression Four, continues to have maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
The storm, which will weaken as it moves inland along the border of South Carolina and Georgia, is bringing gusty winds and heavy rains.
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2021-06-2950 min
Carolina Weather GroupLightning safety: Keeping safe in thunderstorms [Ep. 369]Chris Vagasky joins us for Lightning Safety Week to help keep you safe during thunderstorms.
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2021-06-2430 min
Carolina Weather GroupThe impacts of Charleston flash flooding [Ep. 368]For the first time since 2019, flooding in Charleston Saturday prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Warning.
The South Carolina coastal city is no stranger to flooding. The city's downtown historic district typically floods during heavy rains - but as heavy rains caused floodwaters to rise and push into downtown businesses, including the Historic Charleston City Market, exceptional flooding occurred beyond what has become all-too-normal.
This week, we're looking at how this flooding is different than past flooding - and what can be done to help the residents, businesses, and tourists.
2021-06-171h 00
Carolina Weather GroupHow excessive rain and flooding is forecast [Ep. 367]After flash flooding this week near Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, we're taking a closer look at how excessive rainfall and the risk for flash flooding are forecast. Our guest this week on the Carolina Weather Group is Alex Lamers, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Weather Prediction Center, which is the arm of NOAA's National Weather Service primarily responsible for forecasting large rainfall events and the risk of flooding.
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2021-06-1028 min
Carolina Weather GroupCharleston sea level rise and flooding risk [Ep. 366]Jared Bramblett joins us to talk about an exciting new way to document sea level rise in the Charleston, South Carolina area. We discuss the recent trend of benchmark flooding events to hit the South Carolina low country -- and how documenting them helps local emergency officials and the National Weather Service issue urgent warnings. Bramblett is the creator of https://meanhighwater.com.
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2021-06-0332 min
Carolina Weather GroupBlue Ridge Parkway closure map now live (SPECIAL)A new feature on CarolinaWeatherGroup.com will help you get outdoors safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our "Parkway Map" updates daily to show you which portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia are open to traffic.
Whether you're looking to take a day trip, a weekend, or an extended vacation, the new map will allow you to plan ahead and avoid those pesky barriers.
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The map comes as North Carolina has received more than 100 applications for conservation projects this year, an increase environmental groups say...
2021-04-0407 min