Carolina Weather Group

Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we talk with Kelly Wells from the North Carolina Department of Transportation about the relaunched drivenc.gov website. Wells provides a walkthrough of the new site, which features over 1,000 live streaming traffic cameras across the state. The site includes map layers for traffic congestion, road closures, incidents, road work, and weather events. Users can...

The future of Carolina's first commercial radio station, WBT 1110 AM, seems questionable - at best. Big broadcast companies are moving away from news radio formats, with their regular weathercast formats. Some big stations are shutting down or moving off the dial. Even Canada's national weather arm is shutting down their verison of NOAA weather radio, with the United States agency examinin...

Tonight on a very special edition of the Carolina Weather Group, we are pull off a broadcasting first and tracking breaking news from every corner of the globe! 🚢 LIVE FROM THE ATLANTIC OCEANHost Greg Fischel makes history as the first CWG panelist to broadcast live via satellite from a moving cruise ship deck in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean! Greg checks in between a private island and Nassau...

The Carolina Weather Group is tracking Tropical Storm Arthur and the rainfall and flooding threat it poses to parts of the Carolinas.🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCR...

James Brierton and Greg Fishel sat down for a fascinating chat with Evan Bentley, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC). If you’ve looked at the SPC severe weather maps recently, you might have noticed some big visual updates. The SPC has officially rolled out its new Conditional Intensity Groups (CIGs)—often referred to as "Intensity Levels"—to D...

Another home has collapsed into the ocean on the Outer Banks, severe drought conditions persist despite recent torrential downpours, and the weather world is buzzing about a potential record-breaking swing toward a "Super El Niño."In Episode 586 of the Carolina Weather Group, James Brierton (Charlotte), Greg Fischel (Raleigh), and Frank Strait (Columbia) are joined by Outer Banks expert Sam Walker...

This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we are joined by David Bilstrom, a volunteer reporter for the WatchDuty app. David explains how the free app uses collaboration and various data signals to monitor wildfires, relay evacuation notices, and track firefighting aircraft in real time. He also shares his insights on building "Firewise" homes and reacts to the Insurance Institute for Bus...

What's changing with hurricane forecasting this year? 🌀 In this episode of the Carolina Weather Group, we sit down with Robbie Berg from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) to discuss the latest advancements in tropical weather forecasting. Robbie breaks down how the NHC is improving public safety messaging and helping communities better understand tropical storm hazards. We dive deep into...

A lack of meaningful winter and spring rainfall, worsened by record heat fueled by climate change, has led to many states dealing with “severe to extreme drought,” increasing wildfire risks, and warranting water restrictions for some areas for the first time in decades. Meteorologist Shel Winkley from Climate Central explains 📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/cha...

Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we are tracking active storms across the Carolinas while facing a persistent and extreme drought. ⚡ SHOCKING LIGHTNING FOOTAGE Storm chaser Dan Whitaker joins the panel to share incredible 4K slow-motion video of a lightning bolt striking the pavement just feet in front of his vehicle during a recent chase in Oklahoma. Dan describes the physical impact of th...

Thousands of acres are burning across the Southeast as dry weather persists. Without rain, new fires are burning in North Carolina and South Carolina. Low humidity and gusty winds are making it easy for fires to start and spread. A look at your forecast shows some rain is finally on the way, but with such a deficit, the drought conditions will continue. That's why some cities and counties have alr...

Humanity is heading back to the moon! 🚀 Join Jared Smith and Ricky Matthews from the Carolina Weather Group for a live watch party and analysis of the historic NASA Artemis II launch. This incredible mission sends four NASA astronauts inside the Orion capsule on a journey around the moon. Experience the thrill of the 6:35 PM ET liftoff , listen in on the live NASA communications , and catch a spe...

This week on the Carolina Weather Group: We are tracking a dangerous mix of weather conditions sparking a severe fire threat across North and South Carolina. Plus, we look ahead to a historic milestone in space exploration! Worsening Drought & Fire ThreatA prolonged lack of rain has plunged the Carolinas into severe and extreme drought. We break down the rainfall deficits, which are sitting ar...

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a rare Moderate Risk (Level 4/5) for the Carolinas this past Monday, but did the forecast actually verify? While over 100 reports of damaging winds rolled in, the expected "tornado outbreak" tells a more complicated story. Tonight, we are joined by Clay Chaney from the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg. Clay led the storm survey i...

Potentially damaging severe weather is forecast for Monday, March 16.The Carolina Weather Group has the latest storm forecast timing and impacts. All of North Carolina and South Carolina could see severe weather, including tornadoes, damaging wind and hail. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has placed part of the Carolinas under a "Moderate" tier 4 out of 5 severe weather risk. This is...

It's been more than a year and a half since Hurricane Helene decimated Western North Carolina, and we are still uncovering the factors that compounded this historic tragedy. Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, James Brierton sits down with WCNC Charlotte investigative reporter Nate Morabito. Nate shares the findings of his recent investigation, revealing how missing landslide data could hav...

Tonight, we are thrilled to be joined by Jen Walton from the groundbreaking organization, Girls Who Chase. Jen stops by to talk about the incredible community they are building and gives us an exclusive look at two massive upcoming virtual events designed for weather enthusiasts, storm chasers, and photographers of all experience levels. In this episode, we dive into:⛈️ All Things Radar: Severe We...

The "Epic Blizzard of 2026" has paralyzed the Northeast, and tonight the Carolina Weather Group goes beyond the Carolinas to break down the historic totals. We are joined by our Chief New Jersey Correspondent, Peter Planamente, who shares exclusive 24-hour time-lapse footage of his home being engulfed by nearly 20 inches of snow. We dive into the "warm seclusion" meteorology th...

Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we open our archives for a special encore presentation covering three major weather anniversaries in the Carolinas.❄️ The "Granddaddy" of Them All: The Great Southeastern Snowstorm of 1973 (Original Air Date: 2023)First, we look back 50+ years to February 1973, when a historic storm dropped up to 24 inches of snow on South Carolina. Frank Strait and...

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Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we are breaking down the massive winter storm that just walloped the Carolinas. From the mountains to the coast, we cover the historic snowfall totals and the icy impacts felt across North and South Carolina. ❄️ In This Episode: NC & SC Storm Recap: James Brierton reports from Charlotte (Piedmont) and Sam Walker joins from the Outer Banks to discuss the m...

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and other state officials urge the public to remain off the roads and to conserve power, a day after a large snowstorm hit the region. Many roads are impassable due to the accumulation of snow, which exceeds 12 inches in some areas.#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcast📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/chann...

The winter storm is intensifying across the Carolinas! In this Saturday afternoon update (Jan 31, 2026), the Carolina Weather Group team goes live from the field as conditions deteriorate rapidly. ❄️ In This Update: Outer Banks (OBX): Sam Walker reports from Corolla where they are "getting blasted" with winds gusting to 60 mph and whiteout conditions starting to form. We discuss the coas...

The Carolina Weather Group team is tracking a major winter storm set to impact North Carolina and South Carolina this weekend. While previous events focused on ice, this coastal low is shifting the threat to accumulating snow, particularly for Eastern NC. We look this morning at where the snow has fallen, where more is expected, and where some of the snow accumulation has dropped. James Brierton r...

The Carolina Weather Group team is tracking a major winter storm set to impact North Carolina and South Carolina this weekend. While previous events focused on ice, this coastal low is shifting the threat to accumulating snow, particularly for Eastern NC. We break down the latest "Last Call" maps, timing for Saturday's snow arrival, and the dangerous Arctic blast following the system...