Tropical Storm Chantal brought excessive rain to the Carolinas on Sunday. At this hour on Sunday night, flash flooding is occurring or forecast to occur across multiple counties in North Carolina. By morning, the Haw River will be at, or near, record-breaking levels. James Brierton looks at the day's reported rainfall totals, and the ongoing flooding. 📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join 🧢 MERCH: https://rstrm.io/e/YDmSpk 💸 ...
Jul 07, 2025•56 min
Tropical Storm Chantal is bringing rainbands and tropical-storm-force winds to the Carolinas as it approaches landfall near the South Carolina coast. As of 8:00 PM EDT, Chantal was located 80 miles east-southeast of Charleston, SC, moving north at 7 mph with sustained winds of 45 mph. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from South Santee River, SC to Surf City, NC, and a Tropical Storm Watch remains in place from Edisto Beach to South Santee River. Chantal is expected to strengthen slightly be...
Jul 06, 2025•41 min
How does a governor’s emergency message reach every corner of North Carolina—even the most remote areas?In this episode of the Carolina Weather Group, host James Brierton sits down with David Crabtree, CEO of PBS North Carolina, and Chris Pandich, the network’s Chief Engineer. Together, they pull back the curtain on how PBS NC powers statewide emergency communication, public safety alerts, and essential educational programming across the state.🎙️ Topics covered include:How emergency messages ar...
Jul 03, 2025•34 min•Ep. 547
#space #weather #meteorite #meteor #fireball #southcarolina #Northcarolina #georgia A meteor produced a fireball seen across the sky in the Southeast around 12:25 p.m. on Thursday. Carolina Weather Group co-host Meteorologist Frank Strait saw the fireball shoot across the sky in South Carolina. He discusses what he saw with James Brierton. Reports of the meteor came in from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. There are reports of possible roof damage to a home in Hen...
Jun 27, 2025•12 min
Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins us to outline urgent ways the federal government can improve disaster response—before the next hurricane or wildfire hits. In this exclusive interview, we break down his recent Tampa Bay Times column calling for smarter survivor assistance, faster public rebuilding, and stronger local preparedness. With hurricane season just weeks away, Fugate—who led FEMA under Presidents Obama and Bush—explains how the agency can move faster, deliver clearer help to...
Jun 19, 2025•58 min•Ep. 546
NASA Solar System Ambassador Tony Rice returns to the Carolina Weather Group for a jam-packed episode diving into the latest from space. Recorded June 11, 2025, this episode covers: 🚀 The latest on private space launches to the ISS (and another delay!) 🌌 Solar flares and their impact on Earth’s weather and communications ✨ Why the aurora has been making headlines—and what it means for us 📡 Space weather and how it affects everyday life Join James, Jared, Frank, and Scotty as they talk with To...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 545
In this extended interview from April 29, 2015, the Carolina Weather Group closes out Severe Weather Awareness Month with a true icon in meteorology: Gary England, the legendary Oklahoma broadcaster who revolutionized how America prepares for tornadoes.For decades, Gary was the face of Oklahoma City’s severe weather coverage, becoming a household name through his calm presence during some of the nation's most destructive tornado outbreaks. In this episode, he sits down with us to reflect on his ...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Meteorologist and hurricane expert Michael Lowry joins us to break down NOAA's newly released 2025 hurricane forecast — and the growing crisis inside the National Weather Service.In this interview, we discuss:Why forecasters expect another active Atlantic hurricane seasonWhat cooling ocean temperatures really mean for storm activityHow El Niño, La Niña, and “La Nada” could influence the months aheadThe severe staffing shortages hitting coastal forecast officesWhat the loss of hurricane hunters a...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 544
NOAA has officially released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season—and it's expected to be above-normal. The agency is predicting 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes and up to 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).Forecasters say above-average ocean temperatures, weaker wind shear, and a more active West African Monsoon are all setting the stage for a busy season from June 1 through November 30.This video breaks down:NOAA’s full hurricane outlookWhy the Atlantic...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 543
This week, we look back at our first storm-chasing adventure in 2019. Join Scotty Powell, Evan Fisher and Chris Jackson as they take you on a multi-state trip to see severe weather as it happens.#northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://rstrm.io/e/YDmSpk💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://ancho...
May 22, 2025•25 min
There is a large power outage in western North Carolina around Asheville. The power outage comes amid gusty winds caused by the passage of a cold front. Over 26,000 Duke Energy customers are without power in many of the same locations hard hit by Hurricane Helene last night. The cause of the outage is known. Electricity is expected to return later Saturday night. 📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join 🧢 MERCH: https://rstrm.io/...
May 18, 2025•12 min
Days of persistent storms have produced tornadoes in both North Carolina and South Carolina. The latest on the damage they caused. Plus, we're tracking new severe storms across the Carolinas live.Plus, a lingering flood threat brought on by days of heavy. Boone, NC reported over five inches of rain since Sunday. Where the creeks, streams and rivers are overflowing their banks.Plus, whatever became of that EF-U tornado we told you about last week? Storm chaser Tommy Augustine returns to Jamesvill...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 533
Breaking news: We're working to gather details about a reported earthquake shaking portions of NC, SC, GA and TN.📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://rstrm.io/e/YDmSpk💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comT...
May 10, 2025•45 min
On Monday, storm chaser Tommy Augustine witnessed something that, as a storm spotter, got the National Weather Service to issue a verified tornado warning: a tornado was on the ground near Jamesville, North Carolina. His video quickly made it online and to television, where it was viewed and analyzed on the Weather Channel by Jim Cantore. However, after some analysis and investigation, the National Weather Service has concluded the tornado's strength was an EF-U, a rare classification on the enh...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 533
When Hurricane Helene devastated Chimney Rock, NC, it left behind destruction—but also sparked a wave of resilience. In this episode, WCNC Charlotte’s Jesse Pierre joins us to share her powerful firsthand reporting from the ground. Hear the stories of loss, community strength, and the remarkable volunteers helping rebuild one nail at a time. We discuss: What Jesse witnessed while covering the recovery Stories of residents who lost everything but never gave up How volunteers from hundreds of mile...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 532
🌩️ Hail, Hurricanes & Heat: The Southeast's Severe Weather Story (April 2025) This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we’re tracking severe weather events sweeping the Carolinas — with a primary focus on large hail, but also expanding into drought concerns, wildfire threats, and a detailed hurricane season outlook for 2025. 🎥 Join our live panel from Charlotte, Columbia, Greensboro, and Myrtle Beach as we: Break down recent hailstorms with viewer-submitted footage and damage reports Expla...
Apr 24, 2025•52 min•Ep. 531
This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we’re revisiting two unforgettable tornado outbreaks that impacted the Carolinas — and the brave meteorologists, storm chasers, and first responders who lived them firsthand.🎙️ First, we replay our April 2024 conversation with storm chaser Chris Jackson as he recounts the harrowing Easter tornado outbreak of April 13, 2020. This outbreak unleashed 5 EF-3 tornadoes across South Carolina, with devastating impacts in Williston, Neeses, Livingston, Estill, N...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Join us for a live edition of the Carolina Weather Group, where we're diving into the wild weather week that rocked the southern United States. From heat waves to intense tornadoes, James Brierton (Charlotte, NC), Frank Strait (Columbia, SC), and returning guest Kit Thomas (ABC 24 Memphis) break down what happened, where it hit hardest, and how forecasters kept up with the chaos.🌪️ Top Story: Kit Thomas, meteorologist at ABC 24 Memphis and former panelist, returns to share his on-the-ground exp...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 530
Legendary WCNC Charlotte weatherman Larry Sprinkle is smashing that alarm clock and handing off his weather clicker after 40 years with the NBC affiliate in Charlotte. Sprinkle, who has been a longtime staple on the station's morning show, will still be with the station. While he hands off weekday morning responsibilities to meteorologist Chris Mulcahy, Sprinkle will continue to share community stories with viewers. He will often lend his smile to pet adoption segments and charity events. Ahead ...
Apr 03, 2025•18 min•Ep. 529
Wildfires are burning in both North Carolina and South Carolina. New evacuations issued on Wednesday as new fires ignite in new counties. James Brierton with the latest on the firefighting efforts to contain the biggest fires burning in the South.Plus, the somber six-month anniversary of Helene. Frank Strait and Evan Fisher are in Asheville with what scientists have learned about the historic storm and the impressive data it left behind in its wake.📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: ht...
Mar 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 528
Growing wildfires in both North Carolina and South Carolina have led to new residential evacuations on Tuesday.Table Rock Fire:Status: 2,293 acres with 0% containmentPickens County Evacuations: Asia Li Ln, Bird Song Trl, Blue Mountain Way, Bluff Ridge Rd, Bobcat Dr, Bridle Dr, Caesars Head Hwy, Cherry Blossom Ln, Cisson Ridge Rd, Cold Mountain View, Cougar Trl, Cripple Creek Rd, Curts Way, Dogwood Mountain Rd, Dry Lake Rd, Duckwood Ln, Elizabeth Dr, Fast Ln, Fish Hawk Rd, Green Acres Dr, Hardin ...
Mar 26, 2025•6 min
Thousands of acres of burning in North Carolina and South Carolina this weekend are due to extremely high fire danger.The largest fires are in Polk County, North Carolina, where firefighters are battling the Black Cobve, Deep Woods and Fish Hook fires. Combined over 3,000 acres have burned and nearby residents have been evacuated to a shelter in Columbus.Fires are burned Saturday in Table Rock, South Carolina and Burke County, North Carolina.A Norfolk Southern freight train started a small grass...
Mar 23, 2025•4 min
#northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast In this video, we break down Governor Josh Stein’s historic signing of the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 Part 1, his first bill into law. Learn how the $524 million allocated for western North Carolina will provide critical support—from aiding farmers and repairing infrastructure to extending emergency declarations after Hurricane Helene. We also explore the additional $217 million earmarked for eastern NC, and what these steps mean for...
Mar 20, 2025•39 min•Ep. 527
#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcastAnother round of severe weather is forecast to bring damaging winds and tornadoes to the Carolinas this weekend. The latest forecast analysis on what you can expect.Plus, NASA and SpaceX postpone the launch of Crew-10 to the International Space Station. When will the "stranded astronauts" come home?Dirty rain fell in the Carolinas. Where did it come from and why did it happen?On this date in weather history, we look back at the 1993 supe...
Mar 13, 2025•47 min
At least one tornado has been confirmed and a dozen confirmed reports of wind damage across the Carolinas today. A line of severe storms moved across both North Carolina and South Carolina today, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The Carolina Weather Group's James Brierton tours the damage of EF-1 tornado damage in Union County, North Carolina. The damage seen near Porter Ridge schools as the tornado moved from Indian Trail into Unionville. Plus we talk about the federal cuts to NOAA and the National We...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 526
Numerous wildfires are burning in the Carolinas, including a fire near Myrtle Beach prompting the evacuation of residents in Carolina Forest in Horry County. Other fires are burning near Tryon, North Carolina and across the region. Latest high-resolution ensemble guidance continues to suggest a large area of elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions in the lee of the Appalachians and across the Southeast this afternoon. A very dry airmass has settled across the region in the wake of a dr...
Mar 02, 2025•20 min
NASA is paving the way for human exploration of the Moon—starting with robots! 🤖🌕 In this interview, the Carolina Weather Group’s James Brierton speaks with Dr. Nicky Fox, Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, about the upcoming landings of Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 and Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission. These groundbreaking missions, part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, will test ice-mining technology, resource mapping, lu...
Mar 01, 2025•16 min
This special audio-only episode of The Carolina Weather Group delves into the ongoing recovery efforts in Western North Carolina, five months after Hurricane Helene's devastating landfall. Hear firsthand reports from the Public News Service , highlighting the challenges communities face as they rebuild infrastructure, address mental health concerns, and combat misinformation slowing relief efforts. Discover how local organizations, including Centro Unido , are applying pandemic-era lessons to ac...
Feb 27, 2025•15 min•Ep. 525
Ice and snow is accumulating in the Carolinas as a winter storm moves through North Carolina and South Carolina. Tonight we're live around the Carolinas tracking the impacts of the winter storm including road closures, school delays, and power outages.Current, local weather conditions across both North Carolina and South Carolina featuring your local weather forecast, weather radar maps, and real-time severe weather alerts.Join us for this stream and watch live cameras in cities including Aiken,...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 524
Up to six inches of snow are possible in eastern North Carolina along with over 0.25" of ice. That's where the largest impacts from this winter storm are expected: eastern North Carolina. A combination of snow, sleet, freezing and ice is expected across much of North Carolina on Wednesday and Thursday.South Carolina is forecast to see largely just rain.James Brierton has the latest forecast update on the storm.Be sure to join us Wednesday at 9 p.m. for our live show tracking the winter storm.📹 ...
Feb 19, 2025•25 min
