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An unknown number of people were trapped after a tornado caused structural and home damage in Brunswick County, North Carolina late Monday night, the county emergency manager tells the National Weather Service. The damage was reported in the Windsor Circle area of Ocean Ridge Plantation, located near Highway 17 and Highway 904, after the tornado moved through the community around 11:38 p.m. et Mon...

One last look back at 2020!  We're reviewing the finalized climate data for North Carolina, South Carolina, and the entire Southeast in this week's episode featuring our own Jordan McLeod.  SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SIGN-UP TO UNLOCK EPISODE EXTRAS. HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP

The U.S. has sustained 285 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2020). The total cost of these 285 events exceeds $1.875 trillion. In 2020, there were 22 weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United States. These events included 1 drought event, 13 severe storm...

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...

Ice and snow are forecast in parts of North Carolina Saturday night through Sunday morning. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been posted for effected counties. Who sees the snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain? Join us as we review the forecast for the I-40 corridor of North Carolina, including Asheville, Boone, Blowing Rock, Hickory, Statesville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro,...

Snow and winter weather are expected across a large portion of North Carolina late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.  Portions of the western North Carolina mountains (Boone, Blowing Rock) could see upwards of 3-4 inches of snow while the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Highpoint) and the Triangle (Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham) could see upwards of an inch or two. Rain turning to sn...

North Carolina is preparing for winter weather and snow late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Portions of the western North Carolina mountains could see upwards of 3 inches of snow while the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Highpoint) and the Triangle (Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham) could see upwards of an inch. Rain turning to snow are expected to impact roadways. North Carolina Emergenc...

Lamar Advertising Company has announced they will run severe weather and emergency alerts on its digital billboards. The emergency alerts, provided through FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), will be displayed on select Lamar digital billboards throughout the country. IPAWS is FEMA's national system for local alerting that provides authenticated emergency and life-saving i...

In the second half of our year-end interview, Jim Cantore shares with the Carolina Weather Group: His favorite places in the Carolinas, an inside look at his studio and storm travels, and shares how a disappointing childhood encounter with Reggie Jackson shapes his fan encounters today. Early access to this episode was granted to our supporters on Patreon. Join today to unlock future episodes and...

The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore returns to chat with the Carolina Weather Group to recap the historic 2020 hurricane season.   Jim traveled the United States tracking storms, including Hurricane Isaias in North Carolina.  Part 2 of our conversation with Jim will air on Wed.,  Jan.  20 but Patreon supporters can unlock early access to both that episode and our upcoming episode aboard Frying Pan S...

Mike Sprayberry, the director of North Carolina Emergency Management, offers an update on the state's winter storm preparations and response as snow falls in parts of North Carolina. SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP: HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP

It goes without saying: 2020 was an unforgettable year. In addition to all the world faced, the Carolinas faced impressive flooding, tornadoes, and even hurricanes. As we begin a new year, we're taking a moment to look back at the year that was for Carolina weather.  UNLOCK NEW EPISODES EARLY. JOIN US ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP. WATCH THIS SHOW: https://youtu.be/COBT5JutRVQ

A winter storm will bring snow, sleet, and rain to the Carolinas Friday.  Meteorologist Frank Strait is tracking the storm system and looking at who in North Carolina and South Carolina could see snow, and who could see rain.  SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SUPPORT US ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP

Meteorologist Frank Strait is exploring New Year's forecast for North Carolina and South Carolina featuring scattered rain and storms. Thunderstorms associated with marginally severe wind gusts will be possible on Friday into Friday night from northern Florida to southern North Carolina. Temperatures will rise and warm for much of the Southeast for the start of 2021. SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SUPPORT...

An approaching strong cold front will bring periods of heavy rain - and even some winter weather - to the Carolinas for Christmas Eve Thursday.  While most of the Carolinas will see rain, some in the western North Carolina mountains and foothills could see snow. Those in the central and coastal parts of both North Carolina and South Carolina risk seeing thunderstorms and severe weather, inclu...

Winter weather can be hard to predict and forecast. The slightest changes in atmospheric conditions, such as temperature, and wind, can make dramatic changes to a weather forecast. Combine that with elevation and surface conditions, and the variables could make your forecast a bust or a boom. This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we look at the tricky science that answers the question: Will tha...

Freezing rain, sleet, and ice are possible in portions of the Carolinas early Wednesday morning and overnight. Join the Carolina Weather Group for a special live show dedicated to the latest weather forecast on this winter weather threat. We welcome guests: Brad Panovich, of WCNC Charlotte; Christian Morgan, of WFMY in Greensboro; and Jason Boyer, of WLOS in Asheville. The best chances for winter...

Mark Sudduth returns to the Carolina Weather Group after chasing this historic 2020 hurricane season. The creator of hurricanetrack.com and documentary filmmaker tells tales from inside this year's landmark tropical season.   UNLOCK ADDITIONAL CLIPS. JOIN THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP

When the floodwaters receded, mold growth follows. Researchers at the University of South Carolina have found that substantial flooding is more than an inconvenience. It is making mold a growing threat along the East Coast and in the Palmetto State. In Eastern North Carolina, more people make trips to hospital emergency departments for asthma treatments than in any other part of the state, say res...

Winter is here. This week, the Carolina Weather Group sits down with Trisha Palmer, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Greer, South Carolina. We review winter weather information for the Carolinas and how the National Weather Service is using new tools to issue winter weather products.   Unlock early access to future episodes. Join us on https://patreo...

Bill Walsh, chief meteorologist at Live 5 News WCSC-TV in Charleston, South Carolina, has been forecasting the weather on television for over 34 years. The two-time Emmy award-winning meteorologist has covered historical storms including Hurricane Hugo. Bill is also a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve for the United States Special Operations Command. He has a love for meteo...

Weather conditions have dried, winds have picked up, and dry leaves are abundant. The fall season is a time where the fire risk can rise again in the Carolinas. This week, the Carolina Weather Group talks with the North Carolina Forest Service about mitigating the threat and keeping your home safe.   UNLOCK CAROLINA WEATHER GORUP EXTRAS. JOIN US ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP.

Record-breaking rain brought historic flooding to the Carolinas Thursday. Across North Carolina and South Carolina, hundreds were rescued, at least two have died, and at least wo remain missing, including a one-year-old child.  A special edition of the Carolina Weather Group looking at the day's severe weather impacts.   SEE THE  VIDEO FOR THE SPECIAL REPORT: https://youtu.be/p66NuS...

NOAA and the National Weather Service will be using a couple new products to help communicate the threats winter storms may bring to the Carolinas. The weather bulletins will help the public better understand the impacts expected from snow, ice, and other forms of winter weather. This week we discuss with Stephen Baxter, a Winter Weather Product leader from NOAA. Plus a look at NOAA's 2020/2021 wi...

Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued in North Carolina and South Carolina ahead of forecasted impacts from Zeta Thursday.  Hurricane Zeta came ashore earlier Wednesday along the Louisiana coast. Zeta is expected to maintain tropical storm strength producing heavy rains, localized flooding, gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes in parts of the Carolinas Thursday. Power outages are likely in...