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Pinpoint Weather University

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The Queen City News Pinpoint Weather team breaks down the weather headlines and the why and how of various meteorological phenomena.

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Latest episode

Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

Say It Ain't Snow And Northern Lights 12.11.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about snow, the northern lights and fall colors coming to an end. 

Is Hurricane Season Over? 05.11.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the end of hurricane season and fall color update. 

Should We End Daylight Saving Time? 29.10.2025

Meteorologist Andrew Brightman talks with Dr. Beth Malow from Vanderbilt University Medical Center about the health impact of Daylight Saving Time and whether we should look to end the practice. 

Winter Outlook In The Carolinas, Space Object Hits Plane 22.10.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the newly released winter season outlook and gives an update on the fall colors. Also, what mysterious object fell out of the sky and cracked the windshield on this airplane?

This Episode Is Fire! 15.10.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about wildfire season and how to prevent fires from starting and spreading. Philip Jackson with the NC Forest Service, explains how they keep wildfires contained. Brandon also gives an update on the fall color report. 

Leaf-Changing Forecast, A Nor'Easter On The Way, And An EF5 Tornado Confirmed 08.10.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson takes a look at what to expect as we head into leaf-changing season and where the biggest sites in our region will be. He also goes deep on a nor'easter that could be causing havoc up north, and has details on an EF5 tornado that was confirmed just this week.

Hurricanes Imelda And Humberto's Complicated Interaction 01.10.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the interaction between Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto and what effects they have on each other while forming in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Devastation And Catastrophic Impact of Hurricane Helene: 1 Year Later 24.09.2025

Chief Meteorologist Tara Lane, along with Meteorologists Brandon Lawson and Andrew Brightman talk with the National Weather Service's Warning Coordination Meteorologist Trisha Palmer as we hit 1 year since Hurricane Helene's devastation. The before, during, and after track from a team of meteorologists as they look back on what made Hurricane Helene one of the most devastating storms in th...

Will The Hurricane Season Pick Back Up Again? 17.09.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with UNC Charlotte Professor Dr. Matthew Eastin about the lull we're seeing in the Atlantic hurricane season and why we see such a peak in activity around this time of year. 

How Hurricane Helene Will Affect Fall Foliage, Best Time To See Fall Colors 10.09.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with Dr. Howard Neufeld about the impact Helene had on Western North Carolina and the trip many will make to see the fall colors. What you need to know before you pack up to go see the leaves

Warmer NFL Seasons: How It's Affecting The Game 03.09.2025

Meteorologist and football fan Brandon Lawson talks about how warmer weather is affecting the NFL in ways you might not know! His conversation with Climate Central Meteorologist Shel Winkley and how a slow uptick of temperatures is changing how the game is played.

SC Earthquake Swarm, Haboob Dust Storm, Fall Forecast 27.08.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with a USGS expert about the recent earthquake swarm in South Carolina, plus the haboob dust storm that hit Arizona and the fall temperature outlook. 

Learning What Steers Tropical Systems And Hurricane Structure 20.08.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson teaches what's steering and powering storms in the Atlantic this time of year. 

Heat And The Trees, Humidity Record 13.08.2025

Chief Meteorologist Tara Lane talks about the impact of our summer heat on trees and Meteorologist Andrew Brightman talks about the humidity record set in July. 

Tropics Heating Up And Climate Change Impact On Fish 06.08.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the surge of activity for the Atlantic hurricane season. Plus, how Climate Change is negatively impacting wildlife and fishing locally.

Earthquakes, Tsunamis, And Climate Award 30.07.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson breaks down the details from Tuesday's earthquake and tsunami threat, the recent heat dome impacting the southeast, and a special award for Brandon from the Citizens' Climate Lobby.

Clean Energy: Are We Changing Fast Enough? 23.07.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with the Executive Director of the NC Clean Energy Technology Center about the expansion of Clean Energy programs.

Finding Asteroids Before They Find Us 16.07.2025

Meteorologist Andrew Brightman talks with the Planetary Defense Coordination Office about their efforts to watch the skies for any nearby asteroids, comets, or meteors that could cause issues for Earth.

What Caused The Texas Floods? 09.07.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about what's fueling the recent deadly flooding in the U.S. including issues in the Piedmont.

Tropical Systems, Cooling Days, And Rainy Races 02.07.2025

The Queen City News Pinpoint Weather Team takes a look at the latest from the Tropics and the Summer 2025 heat

WNC's history of Floods 18.06.2025

Meteorologist Andrew Brightman speaks with Dr. Daniel Barron with the Mitchell County Historical Society on the area's history of floods--up to and including what happened with Hurricane Helene.

Extreme Weather Data Tracking 28.05.2025

Meteorologist Andrew Brightman talks with USGS Hydrologist Anthony Gotvald about extreme weather events and conditions, focused on the ones involved in Hurricane Helene.

National Hurricane Center Experimental Cone 15.05.2025

Meteorologist Andrew Brightman talks with the Director of the National Hurricane Center about their new experimental cone they're using to help track and forecast Hurricanes and the impact from them.

Why Are We Seeing More Downpours? 07.05.2025

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson takes a look at all the rain we've been getting.

Talking Tropics 30.04.2025

The Pinpoint Weather team talks about the latest from the Tropics on the 2025 Hurricane Season

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