Carolina Weather Group

A plane crash 25 years ago in Charlotte lead to the creation of Charlotte's first weather radar... but is it enough? Will today's radar prevent another disaster? Will it provide the much needed severe weather data? Our guests tonight are Investigative Reporter Nathan Morabito and Chief Metrologist Brad Panovich, both of WCNC-TV in Charlotte. Nathan has a documentary out on the crash of US Airways...

What if we told you there is a place where you could control the weather and try to (safely) break things? That place is the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety in Chester County, South Carolina. Dr. Ian Giammanco is their Lead Research Meteorologist and Senior Director for Product Design.

Dr. Ben Mirus discusses Landslides in the Carolinas and across the nation.

Who is Ed Piotrowski? and what does he do? Listen to find out!

Never seen before interviews about the recent hurricane season.

Do we think that tornado alley as we know it is shifting further to the east?

Weather and Baseball?! 

Earlier this month, our Carolina Weather Group chase team wrapped up their multi-state severe weather storm chase with an unexpected weather type: snow!

Steve Abbot of the North Carolina DOT discusses how the organization prepares for severe weather.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials provide an update on the flash flooding and recovery efforts in western North Carolina.

Three North Carolina counties have declared states of emergency as flash flooding blocks roadways, creates sinkholes, and floods communities. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina overnight. The Carolina Weather Group has a look at the latest rainfall totals, the extent of the storm damage, and a forecast analysis that explains what...

Carolina Weather Group storm chase week finds our chasers in Texas, where Scotty Powell says he found something that reminds him of home in western North Carolina.

A Hands On Weather Study with Western Kentucky University's White Squirrel Weather 

The Carolina Weather Group storm chase week continues in Kansas, where the team encounter several large and destructive tornadoes. Scotty Powell, Evan Fisher, and Chris Jackson called into this week's podcast to discuss.

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. Phil Klotzbach of Colorado State University. Plus, we check-in with our storm chasers traveling the central plains for Carolina Weather Group storm chase week. And insight analysis into the week's record breaking heat - - and the answer to, "When will r...

 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 Colorado. 

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! Be sure to follow all week for updates from their trip.

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 you to one guy who does just that for the Global Historical Climatology Network.

On episode 277, we discuss Tornado Vulnerability in the Southeast. We discuss how tornado outbreaks are different in the Southeast than the Midwest.  We discuss safe sheltering practices and how the public should prepare. Our guests: Stephen Strader - Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University.  Dr. David Roueche - Assistant Professor o...

This week marks Hurricane Awareness Week across the United States. Carolina Weather Group welcomes University of Albany (New York) PHD Student Philippe Papin to the show to talk tropical weather. 

 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! 

National Weather Service storm survey teams have concluded their investigators into damage left behind by tornadoes, wind, and other severe storms in the Carolinas on April 19. The Carolina Weather Group presents their findings. Plus, a look back at our interview with a Hurricane Hunter meteorologist, who flies on aircraft flown directly into hurricanes. NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft are coming...

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 new threat Friday. The Carolina Weather Group panelist is joined by National Weather Service Meteorologist Jamie Morrow and the Siren Project's Warren Causey.

Tonight the most interesting man in insurance Rob Galbraith joins us.  Rob Galbraith has over 20 years of experience pursuing and implementing new, innovative ideas in the P&C insurance industry to expand markets and improve profitability. Known as The Most Interesting Man In Insurance for his travels and commentary, Rob is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, media contributor, an...

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 graphics, now meet the guy behind them. We welcome WRN program lead Doug Hilderbrand to the show.