Carolina Weather Group

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...

Severe Carolina weather Friday | Let's Talk Carolina Weather

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yet 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 we...

Should hurricane season start in May? w\ guest Michael Lowry [Ep. 409]

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's National Hurricane Preparedness with the start of the 2022 hurricane season less than a month away -- but should the hurricane season start earli...

Studying QLCS tornadoes in the Carolinas [Ep. 408]

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the largest and most comprehensive severe storm field campaigns to date is taking place across the Southeast region of the United States, inclu...

Churches highlight solar panels during Faith Climate Action Week

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Duke Energy's solar panel rebate program expires this year, and faith groups such as the North Carolina Council of Churches and Interfaith Power and L...

Tornado interrupt football? This tech will help solve that [Ep. 407]

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of tornado warnings in other counties interrupting your television programming? Never again! New technology, beginning to roll out nationwide, c...

Managing fire danger [Ep. 406]

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While fires can certainly be devastating and destructive, fire can - when properly managed - have benefits for the environment. Our guest this week is...

Details of 10 tornadoes confirmed in South Carolina April 5 and 6

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The National Weather Service has completed extensive storm surveys detailing the 10 tornadoes confirmed in South Carolina on April 5 and 6. Their inve...

Damaging winds, tornadoes possible across much of South Carolina this evening

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A thunderstorm complex packing damaging winds and possibly a few tornadoes will arrive in South Carolina later this afternoon into the evening hours. ...

Southern severe weather storm threat [Ep. 405]

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we begin our stream this week, there is a major severe weather event occurring across portions of the Deep South, including Louisiana, Mississippi,...

This week from the Carolina Weather Group

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about storm development and radar interpretation during Tuesday night's free advanced SKYWARN training class in conjunction with the National We...

Potential tornado damages homes in Pickens County, South Carolina [BONUS CLIP]

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Severe storms in Pickens County, South Carolina caused damage to homes Wednesday night. Gerald Mengel, a storm chaser, details the preliminary reports...

Severe storms Wednesday | Let's Talk Carolina Weather March 22, 2022

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A chance of severe weather across both North Carolina and South Carolina Wednesday could bring severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind and a few...

How to measure rain at home for CoCoRaHS [Ep. 404]

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

South Carolina Assistant State Climatologist Melissa Griffin shows how to record, measure, and report rainfall totals observed in your backyard throug...

Another storm threat before weekend freeze (and snow?) | Let's Talk Carolina Weather March 9, 2022 [Ep. 403]

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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....

America's new weather satellite [Ep. 402]

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Geostatio...

Join our free weather classes this March [Ep. 401]

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Carolina Weather Group is proud to be partnering once again this year with the National Weather Service office in Columbia, South Carolina to offe...

400th episode celebration! [Ep. 400]

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Carolina Weather Group as we celebrate our 400th episode - and we want to make you a part of our virtual celebration. For the first part of o...

UNC Asheville alumna meteorologist Kelly Dobeck of Cleveland's WOIO-TV [Ep. 399]

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Dobeck is a broadcast meteorologist with CBS-affiliate WOIO-TV in Cleveland, Ohio. Kelly's forecasting background has taken her many places. Fro...

South Carolina weatherman travels to Boston for his first blizzard [Ep. 398]

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Snow Friday night in the Carolinas: Let's Talk Carolina Weather! (January 27, 2022)

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the third time this month, a winter storm is expected to bring snow to large portions of North Carolina and South Carolina. A Nor'easter is expect...

More snow in the Carolinas? Let's Talk Carolina Weather Jan. 27, 2022

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the third time this month, the possibility exists for a winter storm across large portions of North Carolina and South Carolina. The Nor'easter is...

Bryan Norcross: 50 years of broadcasting weather [Ep. 397]

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meteorologist Bryan Norcross has been broadcasting weather for over 50 years. You may know him from his seven years at The Weather Channel. Norcross i...

North Carolina Gov. Cooper winter storm preparedness weather briefing (Thursday)

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials hold a news conference in Raleigh to discuss preparations for a winter storm.  &nbsp...

Winter storm in the Carolinas: Round 2 forecast [Ep. 396]

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winter Storm Watches have been issued across North Carolina and South Carolina ahead of expected winter weather Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Unlike...

NC Gov. Roy Cooper Sunday storm briefing

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials hold a Sunday emergency briefing to discuss the ongoing response to the winter storm that...

What to expect from Carolina winter storm (Recorded Saturday night)

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest winter storm to impact the Carolinas since 2018 is nearly here. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings and Ice Stor...