Carolina Weather Group

EF-3 tornado: Nash County, North Carolina | Ep. 459

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An EF-3 tornado, with winds at least 135 mph, caused damage across portions of Nash County, North Carolina Wednesday. Storm investigators from the Nat...

Carolinas are earthquake country [Ep. 458]

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following repeated earthquakes in both North Carolina and South Carolina, the Carolina Weather Group talks with Dr. Wendy Bohon, an earthquake geologi...

This summer from the Carolina Weather Group (Preview)

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Staying safe at the beach: Rip currents and heat [Encore]

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National Weather Service Meteorologist Steven Pfaff joins the Carolina Weather Group to discuss ways to keep your family safe at the beach this summe...

Severe weather forecast update for the Carolinas

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Severe storms Monday will bring the threat of damaging wind, hail, and isolated tornadoes to both North Carolina and South Carolina. The threat of se...

Carolina flooding, Pulp Road Fire, and Bret [Ep. 457]

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

#weather #tropical #severeweather #northcarolina #southcarolina This week on the Carolina Weather Group podcast... Flash flooding across the Caroli...

Carolina floods, Pulp Rd Fire, and TD3 forms (Bonus episode)

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a risk of flash flooding across both North Carolina and South Carolina this week as on and off heavy rain will be present. The Pope Road fire...

Pulp Road Fire grows to 16,000 acres (Bonus episode)

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The N. C. Forest Service Red Incident Management Team has assumed command of the Pulp Road Fire as of this morning. Today firefighters will be transit...

Pulp Road Fire in Brunswick County, North Carolina [BONUS EPISODE]

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

#northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx The Pulp Road Fire in Brunswick County has burned roughly 2,500 acres in the Green Swamp Nature Pr...

Code Red: Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality [Ep. 456]

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Carolina Weather Group hurricane special [Encore]

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the start of the Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, the Carolina Weather Group is revisiting some of our most memorable hurricane interviews, i...

NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 race weather special [Ep. 455]

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

How many storms this hurricane season? [Ep. 454]

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Phil Klotzbach is back on the Carolina Weather Group to explain why he and the famed Colorado State University hurricane forecast predict a slight...

Shooting the breeze: Let's talk Carolina Weather [Ep. 453]

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's open mic night on the Carolina Weather Group. No guests. No agenda. Come chat with us live about Carolina weather!  MERCH: https://www.yout...

Seaweed blob arrives at coastal beaches [Ep. 452]

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

They set out on a Hurricane Ian documentary. They nearly didn't make it back. [Ep. 451]

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Come learn weather from Brad Panovich! [Ep. 450]

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get involved in the weather with these upcoming events: WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich hosts a storm spotter SKYWARN class in Charlo...

Urban heat islands in the Carolinas [Ep. 449]

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Carolin...

Groups Focus on Climate, Flood Resilience in Western NC [Bonus]

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More than 100 people will gather this week in Asheville to brainstorm ways to improve flood resilience in Western North Carolina. Historically, the s...

Why weather radars are offline for repairs [Ep. 448]

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NOAA and the National Weather Service are spending millions to keep the nation's current network of weather radars operating for years to come. S...

National Weather Podcast Month CROSSOVER episode! [Ep. 447]

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join your favorite weather podcasts for a big crossover episode celebrating National Weather Podcast month! Hear from your favorites and make new fr...

EcoNet: Weather observations from coast to mountains [Ep. 446]

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The North Carolina Environment and Climate Observing Network (ECONet) is a network of 44 research-grade weather stations for North Carolina, stretchi...

Inside NASA: Kennedy Space Center all-access behind the scenes [Ep. 445]

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. A...

Upcoming: SKYWARN training, NASA special, and CoCoRaHS

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a week off and continuing to comb through all the amazing footage we're going to share with you from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Flori...

NASA SpaceX Crew-6 liftsoff from Kennedy Space Center

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WATCH THE LAUNCH: https://youtube.com/live/P18eIyVIuGE?feature=share WATCH OUR ON-LOCATION SPECIAL: https://youtube.com/live/WsSlxaHmh70?feature=share...

Severe storm weather potential Friday + NASA Crew-6 launch [Ep. 443]

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Strong and severe storms could bring severe weather to portions of North Carolina and South Carolina Friday. The Carolina Weather Group provides the l...

James joins NASA Social Media panel ahead of Crew-6 launch [Special]

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NASA is holding a special briefing and Q&A session for NASA Social participants, including our own James Brierton, at 4:30 ET. NASA’s SpaceX Cre...

What you need to know about #NASA’s Crew-6 launch [Ep. 442]

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 flight crew has reported to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to start final preparations for their mission to the Inter...

NASA Crew-6 launch delayed until Monday [Update]

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During a media teleconference Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA provided an update to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission to the I...

Big news! Storm threat! And amazing snow photos! [Ep. 441]

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Carolina Weather Group has out-of-this-world news! And it's being announced live! Plus, the launch of the all-new Carolina Weather Group merch sto...

Great Southeastern Snowstorm of 1973 [Ep. 440]

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Radar repairs, thunderstorms & snow, earthquakes in SC [Ep. 439]

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Carolina Weather Group: James Brierton travels to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, where repai...

What's ahead from the Carolina Weather Group

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No new episode of the Carolina Weather Group this week. Instead we spent Wednesday tracking live storms on our YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/@C...

Severe weather threat Wednesday in the Carolinas [Bonus]

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A cold front will bring another line of storms to North Carolina and South Carolina Wednesday. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain, gusty wind...

Space, Christmas trees save the beach, and helping tornado victims [Ep. 438]

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, it's a Carolina Weather Group trifecta.  NASA Ambassador Tony Rice tells us about the big space events planned for 2023! Plus... how Chr...

What's next for Jim Cantore? [Ep. 437]

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a candid, friendly, and open conversation with the Carolina Weather Group, the Weather Channel's Jim Cantore speaks openly about what's left on his...

Severe storm threat Thursday in the Carolinas [Ep. 436]

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A squall line moving through North Carolina and South Carolina Thursday could produce strong and severe thunderstorms. The storms contain a risk for g...

What's next for Jim Cantore? [Trailer]

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a candid, friendly, and open conversation with the Carolina Weather Group, the Weather Channel's Jim Cantore speaks openly about what's left on his...

Widespread power outages from frigid temperatures

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over 500,000 Duke Energy customers are is your power because of frigid temperatures. Duke Energy and other power companies also instituting intentiona...

Wickedly cold temperatures in the forecast [Ep. 435]

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A coastal low Thursday will bring periods of heavy rain, and possible scattered thunderstorms to portions of North Carolina and South Carolina Thursda...

Snow, hurricanes, space: 2022's biggest weather events caught on camera [Ep. 434]

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From snow, to hurricanes, to space launches... Mark Sudduth is a Wilmington-based photographer who is there to capture outstanding images of the world...

Orion splashes down, concluding historic Artemis I mission (NASA news conference)

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASA’s Orion spacecraft successfully completed a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean at 9:40 PST, 12:40 EST as the final major milest...

The "Young" Brad Panovich and how to get your kids into weather [Ep. 433]

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich was 13 years old, he joined the American Meteorological Society. Today, the popular broadcast me...

NOAA's Official Winter Weather Outlook (Bonus)

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This year La Niña returns for the third consecutive winter, driving warmer-than-average temperatures for the Southwest and along the Gulf Coast and e...

What to expect this winter [Ep. 432]

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Carolina Weather Group, climatologist Judah Cohen explains what to expect from the 2022 – 2023 winter, and what factors will influe...

Helping the families of Jason Myers and Chip Tayag (Special message)

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fundraisers have been announced to help the families of WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers and helicopter pilot Chip Tayag. The two men died Tuesday in a ...

NASA's Artemis-1 launch highlights [Ep. 431]

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASA’s Artemis I mission lifted off on Nov. 16, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B. This video includes highlights from the even...

NASA Artemis-1 "Go" towards launch despite hurricane damage (11/14/22 briefing)

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Artemis I managers convened Monday afternoon to review the status of countdown operations as well as two open technical items, and gave a “go” to ...

The state of Artemis after Nicole: 11/13/22 media briefing

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASA leader Jim Free is providing an update on the #Artemis I mission to the Moon following the Hurricane Nicole weather event. NASA hopes to launch s...

Nicole: Tornado, flood threats in Carolinas [Ep. 430]

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What will remain of Hurricane Nicole is forecast to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to North Carolina and South Carolina late Thursday, Friday, and i...

Nicole’s forecast impact on the Carolinas: Mon. 10 p.m. update

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tropical storm-forecast conditions are possible across portions of the Carolinas Friday and Saturday from Nicole. Forecast to become a hurricane befor...

See a rocket in the sky: Weather 80% favorable for Sunday morning launch

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASA and Northrup Gruman are set to launch a resupply mission to the International Space Station from the NASA Launch Facility in Wallops, Virginia at...

NASA updates Artemis moon mission launch preps

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

#nasa #artemis #space  Briefing participants include: Jim Free, associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NAS...

We're spending our Patreon money :)

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, James Brierton provides a brief update on happenings behind the scenes at the Carolina Weather Group. Thanks to our new and existing suppor...

Inside NOAA's weather model supercomputer [Ep. 429]

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NOAA's new supercomputers, first announced in February 2020 with a contract award to General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), provide a signifi...

Let's Talk: Record cold temperatures, earthquakes in the Carolinas, and Twister movie! [Ep. 428]

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Carolina Weather Group is live talking with you about record-breaking cold temperatures, the science behind earthquakes in the Carolinas, and the ...

How the U.S. calculates "billion dollar" weather disasters [Ep. 427]

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. has sustained 332 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustme...

Hurricane Ian aftermath: How to Help

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our thoughts continue to be with everyone dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Here's a few ways to help: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather...

Hurricane Ian heads toward the Carolinas | Sept. 29, 2022 (Special)

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian has restrengthened into a hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in South Carolina Friday. Ian caused catastrophic damage to Florida as a Cate...

South Carolina prepares for Ian: Thursday briefing

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and state officials discuss ongoing preparations for Hurricane Ian.

North Carolina prepares for Ian: Thursday briefing

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials discuss ongoing preparations for Tropical Storm Ian.

Charlotte prepares for Ian: Thursday briefing

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Officials from the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County hold an update to discuss ongoing preparations for Tropical Storm Ian.

Ian's forecast impacts on the Carolinas [Ep. 426]

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday in Florida as a strong Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds. By Thursday night, Ian is expected to reemerge o...

South Carolina declares state of emergency: Wednesday briefing

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, joined by state officials, holds a Wednesday afternoon briefing to declare a state of emergency ahead of Ian.

Charlotte prepares for Ian: Wednesday briefing

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Officials with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County hold a Wednesday afternoon briefing to discuss preparations for Ian.

Hurricane Ian: Wed. AM forecast update

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Ian is making landfall Wednesday in Florida before continuing across the state. The storm will reemerge into the Atlantic Ocean waters off t...

Outbrk, virtual storm chasing video game [Ep. 425]

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on a special episode of the Carolina Weather Group, an inside look at the development of Outbrk, multiplayer open-world storm chasing simula...

South Carolina Gov. McMaster on Ian preparations

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Tropical Storm Watch and Storm Surge Watch have been issued for portions of the South Carolina coast ahead of impacts from Ian. Ian is currently ...

Hurricane Ian: Monday evening update

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Ian is growing in strength ahead of landfall in Florida later this week. There is still uncertainty in the forecast for Ian. As the storm's...

Hurricane chat with National Weather Service [Bonus]

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the peak of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season upon us and storm threats like Fiona and Ian taking headlines, we're bringing you a special on hur...

NASA Artemis fixes fuel leak, forego launch due to tropical weather [Bonus]

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASA is foregoing a launch opportunity Tuesday, Sept. 27, and preparing for rollback, while continuing to watch the weather forecast associated with ...

Hurricane Hugo anniversary special (Encore)

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been 33 years since Hurricane Hugo arrived in the Carolinas. The infamous storm, which impacted coastal and inland Carolina alike, is still ingra...

Look back: Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas [Encore]

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Florence, a large and slow moving category one hurricane, made landfall during the morning of September 14, 2018.  After the eye crosse...

Real weather impacts to your fantasy football [Ep. 337]

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The real-life weather can have a huge impact on your fantasy football success. The next time you're crunching the stats, don't forget the real world a...

Why NASA is not launching Artemis yet [Bonus]

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After standing down on today’s Artemis I launch attempt when engineers could not overcome a hydrogen leak in a quick disconnect, an interface betwee...

Artemis I pre-launch briefing Sept. 2, 2022 [Bonus]

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following the Artemis I pre-launch briefing, meteorologists with the U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta 45 predict a 60% chance of favorable weather ...

Let's Talk: Artemis-1, tropics, and autumn [Ep. 424]

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASA hopes to launch Artemis-1 on Saturday following a scrub of Monday's first launch attempt. Plus, the peak of hurricane season is nearly upon us. T...

NASA targets Saturday for second Artemis launch attempt [Bonus]

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NASA is now targeting Saturday, Sept. 3 for the launch of the #Artemis I flight test around the Moon. The two-hour launch window opens at 2:17 p.m. ET...

Artemis-1 Monday launch scrubbed [Bonus]

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Artemis I is a flight test to launch NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and an uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the Moon before the Artemis II missio...

Artemis-1 prelaunch weather briefing [Bonus]

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weather conditions are looking favorable for Monday morning's first launch attempt of NASA's Artemis-1 mission towards the Moon. NASA hold a prelaunch...

Artemis-1: Countdown to launch [Ep. 423]

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the luna...

Brad Panovich and the WCNC Storm Tracker: Schiele Museum Weather Proof - Part 2 [Ep. 422]

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Brad Panovich takes us inside the WCNC Charlotte Storm Tracker vehicle, and we talk with Clay Chaney from the National Weather Servic...

NC air quality and climate: Weather Proof at the Schiele Museum - Part 1 [Ep. 421]

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the Carolina Weather Group visits the Schiele Museum's Weather Proof event in Gastonia, North Carolina. Our guests:  Ivonne Hernand...

Talking tropics with Philippe Papin [Ep. 420]

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we catch up with Hurricane Specialist Philippe Papin from the National Hurricane Center on the tropical seaso...

NOAA researchers want to know your tornado stories [Ep. 419]

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Has a tornado hit your house or your community? Have you received a tornado alert? NOAA scientists want to hear your story.  The new Tornado Tale...

Predicting flooding events [Ep. 418]

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent strong thunderstorms have produced localized flash flooding in the Carolinas. This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we look at how NOAA's We...

WBTV's Eric Thomas retiring: 1-on-1 exit interview [Encore]

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, an encore episode from the Carolina Weather Group archive. After 33 years forecasting the weather for Charlotte viewers of WBTV-TV, Chief M...

The man who lives in a Carolina lighthouse [Encore]

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Earthquakes in Elgin, South Carolina [Ep. 417]

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, breaking news: The largest earthquakes in South Carolina since 2014 continue to rumble out of Elgin. The USGS says two earthquakes today, o...

How NOAA weather radios save lives in severe weather [Ep. 416]

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NOAA and the National Weather Service maintain a nationwide network of analog radio transmitters that provide life-saving information during severe we...

NC faith leaders call on U.S. to pay 'fair share' for climate-related loss [Bonus]

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Ramlagan, North Carolina News Service Faith and climate leaders convene in Charlotte this week, as the Southeast Climate and Energy Network and ...

GOES-18, newest weather satellite, transmits first images [Ep. 415]

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GOES-18, which launched March 1 as GOES-R, is continuing operational testing ahead of becoming the United States' newest weather satellite. Part of th...

How hot will Carolina weather get? | Let's Talk June 14, 2022

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Excessive heat will create dangerous weather conditions across North Carolina and South Carolina this week. A heat wave will impact the Carolinas thro...

When severe storms push the limit: Overshooting tops [Ep. 414]

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thunderstorms are capable of reaching the tropopause: the boundary between the lowest layer of the atmosphere in which we live (the troposphere) and t...

Learn from a broadcast meteorologist (and others) [Bonus episode]

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can learn what it’s like to be a television weatherperson during a weeklong virtual career workshop from WCNC Charlotte. On this bonus episode o...

Hurricane season starts with Alex threat? [Ep. 413]

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday marks the start of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. A tropical disturbance near the Yucatan Peninsula could become this year's first name...

2022 hurricane season outlook with Dr. Phil Klotzbach [Ep. 412]

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022 hurricane season starts next week and both NOAA’s National Hurricane Center and the researchers at Colorado State University are calling fo...

Catching up with meteorologist Alex Forbes [Ep. 411]

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Weathe...

Justin Ballard of the South Carolina Emergency Information Network [Ep. 410]

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Ballard is a meteorologist whose weather forecasts can be heard on South Carolina Public Radio.  Ballard, who is a University of North Car...

Report: Without Action, NC Will Fall Short on 2025 Climate Goals

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Executive 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...