Carolina Weather Group

The effects of climate change are being felt all along the Carolina coast: Both on land, and in the sea. The residents of Manteo are bracing for a future of increased flooding. Small business owners are taking extra precautions in their shops to protect their goods. Meanwhile,  oyster growers say the delicate environment that shellfish need to thrive is being disrupted.  Both reports this week com...

After North Carolina's first taste of winter weather statewide, the Carolina Weather Group provides a quick look back at snowfall accumulations across the state. Plus we revisit our interview about NASA IMPACTS (just in case you missed it.)

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper held a news conference  Thursday morning in Raleigh to discuss storm preparations for the approaching snow storm.

We're tracking a threat of snow and winter weather in the Carolinas for Thursday and Friday morning: Rain midday Thursday could turn to snow, which is expected to freeze overnight into Friday. Snow accumulations are expected across much of North Carolina. Plus we're joined by Dr. Lynn McMurdie. She is the lead investigator on the NASA IMPACTS project, an initiative that is chasing storm storms usi...

North Carolina farmers are working to keep their crops healthy amid rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather. Last year, some growers reported extreme heat and little rain caused them to lose nearly half of their corn crop. 

Tornado and storm clean-up continues in North Carolina and South Carolina after a severe weather outbreak last Thursday. James Brierton reports from storm ravaged Matthews, North Carolina. Plus the panelists join us for a look at storm damage across the Carolinas. And the National Weather Service is turning 150 years old. We're happy to welcome back Tom Niziol, who a NWS history buff! All that and...

All of North Carolina and South Carolina have a potential for seeing severe weather Thursday. James Brierton offers an update from Charlotte, where some of the worst weather is expected. Other hard hit areas are expected to be in the western North Carolina high country, Peidmont as well as the upstate and Midlands of South Carolina. Severe Weather threats primarily include flash flooding, damaging...

Multiple weather hazards possible in the Carolinas on Thursday including flooding, damaging wind, hail, and a few tornadoes. A slow moving severe weather system will be moving across the entire region starting late Wednesday and continuing through early Friday. This is an event that will have impacts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, with the strong impacts in in western North Carolin...

Winter weather expert Tom Niziol joins the Carolina Weather Group to talk winter weather, including northwest flow snow in the Carolinas, lake effect snow, and the blizzards of his past. Plus, he'll discuss his impressive career at both the National Weather Service and The Weather Channel.

A 'flurry' of activity Tuesday night as tiny, little white flakes began dancing on a camera in Folly Beach, South Carolina. Against all odds, was it actually snowing on the beach? Our Evan Fisher went to the beach to find out. SEE THE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyEo5P2bzx0 READ THE REPORT: https://chswx.com/blog/2020/01/22/it-didnt-snow/

When the restaurants she was working in 2004 and 2005 got hit relentlessly by hurricanes, Aubrey Urbanowicz discovered a love she didn’t know she had. This week, WHSV Chief Meteorologist and WeatherBrians panelist Aubrey Urbanowicz tells us how she got her start in broadcast journalism. Plus, a look at the damage left behind in the Carolinas by two days of severe weather this week. On Saturday, a...

Two tornadoes were confirmed in the Carolinas Saturday as a result of a long line of severe weather. One of those tornadoes was determined to be an EF2 with winds of 130 mph, which struck North Central High School in Kershaw County, SC.

In 2019, the Carolina Weather Group celebrated our sixth year and over 300 episodes. Now, we look back at some of those top moments from the last year of the decade, including Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Hugo anniversary, hurricane hunters tour, on-going efforts to solve the radar problem in the Carolinas, our first chase-cation, and a visit from Jim Cantore!

The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore returns to the Carolina Weather Group. Jim is helping us close out the decade by looking back at some of the biggest weather events of 2019 and the entire decade, including landmark storms such as Hurricane Sandy, Harvey, and Dorian.

Photographer Mike Olbinski has found a way to capture mother nature's force like no one else. When the weather is at its worst, he loads up his car and drives towards the action. This week, Mike tells us how he captures those images - and how he's able to carry out his life's passion.

Florida's Red Tide has returned. The bacteria bloom can be toxic and deadly. On this Thanksgiving week, we look back at our interview  with Dr. Tracy Fanara, an environmental engineer and scientist. 

Ever notice the western North Carolina mountains tend to get more snow? Beside elevation, northwest air flow is a key ingredient. Our guest Dr. Douglas Miller, from UNC Asheville, explains how when key ingredients come together, increased snow can occur.

The Carolina Weather Group celebrates its 300th episode with a look back at our panelists' favorite episodes over the first 6 years.

A powerful Nor'easter off the Carolina coast is bringing dangerous flooding and winds to the coast, including along North Carolina's Outer Banks. Near hurricane-strength winds could push water on-shore, causing flooding dangerous to life and property. James Brierton provides a forecast update from Charlotte.

Dr. Elsayed Talaat, Director of the Office of Projects, Planning and Analysis at NOAA’s Satellite and Information Service, discusses NOAA's COSMIC-2 satellite.

There is a significant threat for severe weather just in time for Halloween trick-or-treating. The Carolina Weather Group is outlining the threat for damaging winds and tornadoes - and timing out the arrival of storms. Plus we ask the question: Can Halloween be rescheduled? Behind the storms, winter arrives in full swing. Prepare for a sudden temperature drop. To help us understand all of it, our...

The Carolinas has been in drought conditions for weeks. We're deep diving to understand what causes a drought, what effects a drought has, and how we can get back on track. Our guest is Pam Knox of the University of Georgia.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Nestor are bringing heavy rain and winds to the Carolinas Sunday. James Brierton updates the severe weather outlook from Charlotte.

Our panelist Peter Planamente and his colleagues at the South Jersey Climate New are trying to fill a local news hole as it relates to weather and climate. Their terrain and coastal communities are not much unlike our own. They'll share their findings regarding climate's impact at the coast - plus an inside look at their student-driven, journalism cooperation. What can we learn here in the Carolin...

The Carolina Weather Group discusses this week's top weather stories including Hurricane Dorian assistance, tropical updates, and the threat of wildfires. Plus a look at the increasing drought risk.