Carolina Weather Group
Episodes
Big Tornadoes in Kansas! - Storm Chase Week: Day 3
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Weather Group storm chase week continues in Kansas, where the team encounter several large and destructive tornadoes. Scotty Powell, Evan...
Previewing the Tropical Season, plus storm chasing and heat records
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a packed show this week. We're starting off with a feature interview previewing the hurricane season, which starts Saturday. Our guest is Dr. Phi...
Storm Chase Week: Day 2 - Our first tornadoes
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in his life, Scotty Powell hears the sound of tornado sirens as the Carolina Weather Group kicks off storm chasing in Colorad...
Storm Chase Week: Day 1 - Gearing Up
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Scotty, and Evan are gearing up and headed out! They'll be chasing tornadoes this week in the central plains. Here's what they've got planned! ...
Where does all of that weather data live?
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every minute of every day, countless amounts of weather data is recorded. So where does it all live? Who keeps all of those 'records?' We'll introduce...
Tornado Vulnerability in the Southeast
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 277, we discuss Tornado Vulnerability in the Southeast. We discuss how tornado outbreaks are different in the Southeast than the Midwest. &...
Talkin' Tropics
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks Hurricane Awareness Week across the United States. Carolina Weather Group welcomes University of Albany (New York) PHD Student Philipp...
Open Mic Night: Carolina's radar problem, first tropical threat, and more!
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's Open Mic Night: Fixing Carolina radars, first tropical threat, and more! Ask us your questions! Share your comments! We're here to talk!&nb...
Special: Severe Weather Damage Findings + Hurricane Hunters encore
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
National Weather Service storm survey teams have concluded their investigators into damage left behind by tornadoes, wind, and other severe storms in ...
The week's severe weather in the Southeast
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The spring severe weather season is in full swing across the Southeast. We look back at last weekend's tornado outbreak, and take a look ahead at a ne...
Are you covered? Weather and Insurance
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight the most interesting man in insurance Rob Galbraith joins us. Rob Galbraith has over 20 years of experience pursuing and implementing ne...
Are you storm ready? #safeplaceselfie
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Carolina Weather Group, we discuss Spring and Summer hazards highlighted by NOAA's Weather Ready Nation campaign. You've seen the g...
Rewind: Baseball + Weather
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're launching a new series that provides highlights and insights from the Carolina Weather Group archive! "Carolina Weather Group: Rewinds" provides...
Infringing on your rights to be an idiot
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking lightning safety, hurricane preparedness, weather technology, and more with our friends Marc Johnson, from the Storm Front Freaks, and D...
What would you do in a tsunami?
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Double helping tonight of Carolina Weather Group interviews! Starting first with tsunami preparedness week, featuring the program manager for Californ...
Talking space weather
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that space is full of weather? Did you know there is such a thing as racing pigeons? Solar storms and emitted radiation can wreak havoc o...
Tornado relief special
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A special, extended program dedicated to helping communities recover and visiting the hardest hit areas. Plus, a look at how real-time storm warnings ...
4 Tornadoes Confirmed in South Carolina Sunday
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following storm survey investigations on Monday, the National Weather Service in Columbia, South Carolina confirmed four tornadoes touched down in the...
Initial storm damage reports near Columbia, SC
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At the conclusion of Sunday night's live severe weather coverage, James Brierton discusses the initial storm reports out of the Columbia metro area. T...
Baseball and weather
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From snow, to heat, to lightning, meteorologist Mace Michaels forecasts it all for the Minnesota Twins major league baseball team. With the team in F...
The mapmaker from Alaska
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we're getting to know Brian Brettscheider, a climatologist based out of Anchorage, Alaska. Brian tells us all there is to know about Alaskan w...
Getting to Know: Ed Mansouri of WeatherSTEM
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Mansouri is the founder, architect and CEO of WeatherSTEM, a company that provides educational and information weather information to communities a...
Power line-crushing ice
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Sidney Sperry, of the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives, approached Steven Piltz, Meteorologist-In-Charge at the National Weather Ser...
Lunar eclipse - plus government shutdown, and Arctic cold air!
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Rice joins the Carolina Weather Group to talk about Sunday's lunar eclipse. Plus the panel brings you the latest on the government shutdown, and ...
Weekend ice, snow threat
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Weather Group is tracking winter weather in the Carolina. Join us for the latest forecast and reports from around the Carolinas.
Yes, Mr. President, we're grilling bacon
12 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When storms hit, we can turn to "The Waffle House Index" to understand the storm's impact on the community. Waffle House's PR director with Pat Warner...
2018 Year In Review: Carolina hurricanes, floods, snow, and more.
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YEAR IN REVIEW: From the tropics, flash flood emergencies, winter snow storms, and more: 2018 was a busy, weather-impactful year across every corner o...
Open mic night: Holiday travel, taking your questions, and more!
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our last live show of 2018. We talk holiday travel forecast, the possibility of seeing a white Christmas, a coastal severe weather threat ...
Aboard NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft - plus winter storm recap
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we go behind the scenes of NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft, which flies meteorologists into the eye's of storm to collect priceless data. Our...
Tuesday: North Carolina governor on storm clean-up
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials deliever an update on the winter storm clean-up and aftermath in his state.
Monday: North Carolina governor on storm aftermath
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials provide an update following the weekend winter snow storm.
Sunday: Snow Highlights
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some communities in North Carolina and South Carolina saw their entire average winter snowfall Sunday - - and the season has not yet even begun. Video...
Saturday: Forecast update from the Carolina Weather Group
08 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carolina Weather Group provides the latest forecast analysis ahead of a weekend snow storm. Jared Smith hosts from Charleston, South Carolina.
Saturday: North Carolina government on storm efforts
08 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials provide their last update before the onset of the weekend snow storm.
Special: Winter storm forecast analysis and preparations
08 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A winter storm special with the latest forecast analysis on this weekend's winter snow storm, which could bring snow, sleet, ice, heavy rain, strong w...
Breaking: North Carolina State of Emergency
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency in his state ahead of the weekend winter storm, which is expected to bring snow, ...
Snow Forecast: Friday morning
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Panelist Jared Smith gives a forecast update for a potentially significant winter storm for this weekend in western NC and northern SC.
Snow Forecast: Thursday
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A potentially historic winter storm will bring upwards of two feet of snow to the North Carolina mountains this weekend. The Carolina Weather Group's...
Chasing hurricanes - plus snow forecast analysis
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight a double feature: The latest on the snow storm forecast, plus our scheduled interview with Mark Sudduth of HurricaneTrack.com. He's sharing wi...
Snow Forecast: Wednesday morning
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
James Brierton provides the latest forecast analysis ahead of a high impact winter storm for portions of the Carolinas.
Snow Forecast: Tuesday
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Winter weather is headed for the Carolinas this weekend. Who might see snow and who might see rain? James Brierton and Scotty Powell have your Tuesday...
Red Tide: The risk, the cause and the solution
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Before you drive south and hit the beach this holiday, you'll need to understand 'Red Tide:' What causes them, what threats do they raise and how to k...
Forecasting and predicting wildfires
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As the deadly Camp Fire rages in northern California, we're looking back tonight at our March show about predicting and forecasting wildfires. Our gue...
Introducing Melissa Griffin and the South Carolina CoCoRaHS network
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Griffin is the Assistant State Climatologist for South Carolina and the newest panel member of the Carolina Weather Group. Join us as we intro...
Severe weather safety awareness with the NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador program
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, we're live with Douglas Hilderbrand of the NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador program. They specialized in severe weather safety and educat...
The Weather Proof event
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Weather Group goes on-location to the Weather Proof event at The Schiele Musuem of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina. We met we...
Dean of Charleston weather: Rob Fowler
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we're "getting to know" Rob Fowler, Chief Meteorologist at WCBD-TV and a man fondly referred to as the Dean of Charleston weather.
Hurricane Michael: Before and after
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Michael left devastating damage along the Florida's gulf coast before moving across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Wa...
Farmers' Almanac
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sandi Duncan, the managing editor of the Farmers' Almanac, joins us to discuss how the 200 year old publication formulates and publishes their annual ...
Tracking Hurricane Michael: Wednesday special
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hours after it made landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm, Hurricane Michael is setting its sights on the rest of the Southeast. The stor...
Previewing the Mid-Atlantic Chaser Con Event
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A look ahead at the first meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Chaser Con event. Meteorologist Chris White and engineer Andrew Smith join us.
Tracking Hurricane Michael: Tuesday Special
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Weather Group panel provides special coverage of Hurricane Michael. The "major" hurricane is expected to make landfall Wednesday in the F...
Meet KOCO's Damon Lane
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most broadcast meteorologists cover tornadoes during their career but most meteorologists don't cover live tornadoes in their own neighbors. That's wh...
North Carolina King Tides Project + Hurricane Florence Recovery Update
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tides are getting higher than every before. We're joined by Christine Voss from the University of North Carolina. She runs a project called the NC Ki...
Hurricane Florence Recovery - Plus Managing Storm Anxiety
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a double feature night! We begin with the latest on Hurricane Florence recovery, including the on-going flooding threat. We're joined by David Se...
Tropical Storm Florence Saturday special
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tropicla Storm Florence is moving slowly across the Carolinas. Along the way, the former-hurricane is dumping excessive amounts of rain and causing li...
Tropical Storm Florence Friday special
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Florence has been downgraded to a tropical storm but remains a serious threat. All parts of the Carolinas are experiencing, or will be exper...
Hurricane Florence Thursday Special
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A special edition of the Carolina Weather Group hours before the landfall of Hurricane Florence. Join the panel as they provide the latest forecast an...
Hurricane Florence: Wednesday night special
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guests join the Carolina Weather Group for the latest forecast and analysis ahead of Hurricane Florence.
Hurricane Florence: Tuesday night special
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're continuing our live coverage of Hurricane Florence with this special, anchored show featuring the Carolina Weather Group panelists. We'll be l...
Hurricane Florence Special: Sunday
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're just days away from Hurricane Florence. The storm is expected to impact the Carolinas late Thursday. At this time, the storm will likely be as s...
Hurricane Florence, Tropical Storm Gordon and more!
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The tropics are alive! Tonight, the latest on Hurricane Florence and Tropical Depression Gordon. Joining us: Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright, a UNC Char...
MyCoast.org, tracking flooding along the shore
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Rae & Wesley Shaw from MyCoast.org take us behind-the-scenes of their Web site and mobile app, which track flooding along the shores. They a...
Surfline - plus Weather Proof preview
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Mark Willis introduces us to Surfline, a company that monitors and forecast surf conditions around the globe. We're also joined by Candice ...
Derechos and other severe weather complexes
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We will be discussing Derechos, MCS, MCV, and other severe weather complexes! Russ Schumacher from Colorado State University will be our guest.
Managing Spontaneous Volunteers in Flood Events
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, there was countless people needing rescue and an army of Good Samaritans looking to lend a hand. Enter...
August Open Mic Night
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Weather Group panelists are backing for an open mic night. They're taking your questions, sharing their thoughts, and tracking severe wea...
Explaining Volcano Eruptions
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are Volcano eruptions on the rise? How can we predict when eruptions will occur? What causes an eruption? Our guest this week, Volcanologist Dr. Jeani...
Live Storm Chasing Highlights
22 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Audio excerpts from our live storm coverage on Saturday night. As isolated severe thunderstorms moved through North Carolina and South Carolina, Carol...
Tropical Tornadoes
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Edwards lead forecaster at the NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Centerwill be our guest as we talk about threats of land falling tropical systems that...
Open Mic Forum
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The panelists of the Carolinas Weather Group spend the evening taking your questions and sharing what's on their minds!
Drone storm chasing
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is The Sirens Project? And why are they flying drones into storms? In a "can't miss episode," we talk with the guys who are using cutting-edge, u...
Hurricane Season Preview
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss the Hurricane Season 2018 with Dr. Philip Klotzbach, who is one of the leading scientists of Atmospheric Sciences and Tropical M...
Earthquakes
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While earthquakes aren't weather related, it is a phenomena that many in the weather community have to deal with. We will talk about earthquakes, the ...
Alan Sealls: Getting to know
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we introduce you to Alan Sealls, the chief meteorologist at WKRG-TV in Mobile, Alabama, and the president of the National Weather Association....
Recapping Historic Western North Carolina Flooding
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Weather Group recaps the historic and devastating flooding seen across the western North Carolina mountains and foothills this week. We l...
Special Edition: Flash Flood Emergency in North Carolina Mountains
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast recap featuring highlights from our live coverage Tuesday of historic flooding in parts of the North Carolina mountains and foothills. Scott...
Lightning Physics
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eric Bruning is an Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Science, Department of Geosciences, at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. He will be join...
Natural disaster preparedness
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Meteorologist Cheryl Nelson is a natural disaster preparedness expert. Cheryl helps save lives by teaching the public how to prepare for hurricanes, w...
Global Lightning Mapp
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our tonight, Dana Griffin from the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Alabama, talkes about the global lightning mapper tool flying aboard the GO...
Greensboro Tornado
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On April 15th, 2018, a strong EF 2 tornado hit Greensboro and portions of Guliford County. Chief Meteorologist Tim Buckley and Meteorologist Terra...
Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Loconto from National Weather Service Blacksburg, VA will be joining us to discuss the new Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook. This new product...
GOES-16 In Operations
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
William Churchill is the satellite focal point at the National Weather Service in Memphis. On this episode of Carolina Weather Group, we go in-depth w...
NOAA Lightning Expert John Jensenius
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Jensenius is NOAA's specialist on lightning safety and serves as a national spokesperson for the organization on issues related to lightning and ...
Recapping Winter 2017-2018 With Tim Buckley
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, our panel talks with Tim Buckley, chief meteorologist at WFMY in Greensboro, NC, about what was a memorable 2017-2018 winter season for th...
Forecasting Wildfires
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Years 2016 and 2017 were known for large droughts and major wildfires. Meteorologist Todd Lindley is the Science and Operations Officer for the US N...
Double Feature: "Weather Junkies" podcast and Alabama storm chasing interview
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of the Carolina Weather Group is a double feature. First we catch-up with Tyler Jankoski and Dakota Smith of "The Weather Junkies"...
Getting to Know Jonathan Erdman
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Erdman is a veteran of The Weather Channel and weather.com. We're talking to him about his career covering weather on television and online: ...
Inside the National Hurricane Center Storm Surge Unit
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our series of recapping the 2017 Hurricane Season. Dr. Cody Fritz joins us, as we discuss how the Storm Surge Unit handled the historic 20...
GOES-S: NOAA's next generation weather satellite
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of the GOES-S weather satellite launch, we're so thrilled to be speaking with Dr. James Yoe, the Chief Administrative Officer for the NOAA ...
Weather and art
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Sam Berkseth, the artist and creator behind the Etsy store WxSketch, where she creates and sells weather-inspired art. To see her art, check her...
Southeast Climate Review
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The highs, the lows and everything in-between. Looking at the 2017 Climate Report for the Southeast Region from the Southeast Regional Climate Center ...
Inside the National Weather Service Key West During Hurricane Irma
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Moreland was hunkered down at the National Weather Service in Key West when Hurricane Irma came ashore. He shares his story with us just days aft...
Recapping the January Snowstorms
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Two snowstorms have impacted the Carolinas and its only January! The Carolina Weather Group is joined by guests Gary Stephenson, of Spectrum News in R...
Recapping Carolina Snow Storm
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Weather Group presents a special report recapping the winter storm, which brought upwards of a foot of snow to some areas in North Caroli...
SPECIAL: Snow storm forecast explained
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trisha Palmer of the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina joins a special, live edition of the Carolina Weather Group co...
Are storms becoming more intense?
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are summertime storms becoming more intense? Guest Andreas Prein, Atmospheric Scientist at NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research), lead a stu...
Space launch weather - plus snow special (extended edition)
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The United States Air Force 45th Weather Squadron joins us as we discuss various aspects of weather support to space launches. We will talk about wea...
Best of 2017
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Carolina Weather Group's James Brierton as he presents some of our panel's favorite moments from 2017.
Dr. Marshall Shepherd talks 2017 weather
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
TV personality, professor and author Dr. Marshall Shepherd joins the Carolina Weather Group to look back at the hisotrical weather events of 2017.