Getting to Know: Ashley Morris
Tonight we introduce you to Ashley Morris, an emergency management specialist for Williamson County Emergency Management in Texas, and the newest Carolina Weather Group panelist.
Dec 14, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Carolina Weather Group
The Carolina Weather Group is a weekly talk show broadcasting each week from the Carolinas. The show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us!
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Episodes
Looking Back: Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey will go down as one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the United States of America. On this show we will discuss the forecast, the impact and recovery from Hurricane Harvey along the Texas Coast. Tom Johnston, Meteorologist in Charge at National Weather Service Corpus Christ, TX, and Jeff Evans, Meteorologist in Charge at National Weather Service Houston, TX, will join us to talk first hand experiences from Hurricane Harvey.
Dec 07, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Jim Cantore discusses the hurricane season
Jim Cantore, a meteorologist on the Weather Channel, joins the Carolina Weather Group to recap the 2017 hurricane season. Jim discusses covering storms such as Maria, Harvey and Irma. The panelists also ask him for his thoughts about the upcoming winter season - - and of course about thundersnow!
Nov 30, 2017•1 hr 19 min
AWIPS Event Simulator
Jamie Morrow, a meteorlogist with NWS-Raleigh, will be joining us to discuss some new trainings that broadcast meterologist get to participate in. We will talk about the NWS AWIPS Event Simulator amd experince what the National Weather Service does before issuing warnings. Jamie is a graduate of the Virginia Tech Meteorlogy program, interned at WDBJ in Ronaoke, VA. He worked at the National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, VA and has just recently moved to the National Weather Service in Ra...
Nov 23, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Preparing for Disaster
The Carolinas have had their fairshare of Diasters over the past few years. Catastrophic flooding, Major Winter Storms, Hurricanes, Tornado outbreaks. On this show we will dive into how local and state officials work with meterologist to get states, cities and towns ready for natural diasters. John Quagliariello from the National Weather Service in Columbia, SC and Diana Thomas with North Carolina Emergency Mangement will be our guest to discuss how the two entities work together to keep the pub...
Nov 16, 2017•55 min
Dangers of Storm Surge
This season has been a busy one for the National Hurricane Center! This week we are pleased to have someone who knows that all too well - Taylor Trogdon, a Senior Scientist/Meteorologist with the NHC Storm Surge Unit. The Storm Surge Unit is a small group of meteorologists and oceanographers specializing in predicting storm surge heights associated with landfalling tropical systems, primarily using their SLOSH model. Their efforts include developing highly-detailed mapping projections that suppo...
Nov 12, 2017•54 min
JPSS-1: New weather satellite
NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) provides global observations that serve as the backbone of both short- and long-term forecasts, including those that help us predict and prepare for severe weather events. Each satellite carries five state-of-the-art instruments, including the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS), the Cross-Track Infrared Sounder (CrIS), the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), the Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS) and an instrument to measur...
Nov 09, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Getting to Know: Meteorologist Chester Lampkin
Meteorlogist Chester Lampkin has a had a whirlwind tour of the weather world! Chester earned his Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from the University of Saint Louis. After graduating he has stints in Colorado, Missouri, Texas and in his hometown of Saint Louis Missouri. In 2015 Chester decided to take his weather career down under. Well to New Zealand. He worked for two years as a meteorologist for MetService New Zealand, which is basically the New Zealand equivalent of the National Weather Se...
Nov 02, 2017•56 min
Getting to Know: Meteorologist Kat Campbell
Kat is a North Carolina native. She studied Meteorology and graduated from North Carolina State with B.S. degree in Meteorology. While at NC State, Kat was President of the Broadcast Meteorology Club and worked as a Weather Graphics Producer at WRAL News in Raleigh, NC. While in school, Kat interned at WXII News in her hometown of Winston Salem, and interned for a weather data and corporate forecasting company, WeatherBell Analytics.Kat is an avid Severe Weather and Winter Weather lover and has ...
Oct 26, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Hurricane Hunters: Into the Eye of the Storm
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly into a major hurricane – intentionally?? Join us as we talk to “Hurricane Hunter” pilot Captain Will Simmons of the US Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. Captain Simmons graduated from the Geosciences Department at Mississippi State University and subsequently worked for two years as an AMS-certified meteorologist at WCBI-TV in Columbus, MS. After earning his pilot wings in the US Air Force, Captain Simmons began flying for the Hur...
Oct 05, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Communicating Weather with Diverse Populations
On this episode we will discuss with Trevor Boucher how meterologists can better communicate with the diverse population throughout the United States. Not everyone knows the weather lingo, and how it may affect their daily lives. This will be a great show for everyone, and hopefully we will have a better idea on how to communicate the threats to the general public!
Sep 28, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Studying Meteorology Part 2 - plus Hurricane Irma aftermath
This week we conclude our two-part series on studying meteorology. Learn what classes you should take, what programs are offered at different schools and explore possible career paths. Our guests include Meteorologist Alex Herbst , a graduate student at Mississippi State and intern with Memphis Weather Net, and Meteorologist Bobby Stilwell , of St. Louis University. We'll also be looking at the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in Florida, Georgia and other portions of the Southeast, including the flo...
Sep 14, 2017•59 min
CrowdHydrology
This week on the Carolina Weather Group we get to know CrowdHydrology, a crowdsourced program asking the public to text in water levels in streams and rivers in their neighborhoods. To learn more, or setup a gauge in your local commmunity, visit crowdhydrology.geology.buffalo.edu.
Sep 10, 2017•59 min
Studying Meteorology Part 1 - and Hurricane Irma forecast
This week we begin our two-part series on studying meteorology. Learn what classes you should take, what programs are offered at different schools and explore possible career paths. Our guests this week include Trevor Gibbs , Sam Harris, a student at North Carolina State University, and Kyle Kiel, a recent grad and a meteorologist with KWWL-TV. We're also discussing the latest on Hurricane Irma and its forecast.
Sep 07, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Rain Chances: Clarity or Confusion
Do you really know what a "30% chance of rain" means? It may not mean what you think. Guests Brad Panovich, of WCNC-TV Charlotte, and Troy Kimmel, a professor at the University of Texas in Austin, TX, join us to discuss. Plus we reflect on the Hurricane Harvey forecast.
Aug 31, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Total Eclipse of the Guests
Our scheduled guests, Reynolds Wolf and Mike Fomil from The Weather Channel, were called to Texas to cover Tropical Storm Harvey. Join the Carolina Weather Group as we re-cap the solar eclipse and review the forecast for Tropical Storm Harvey.
Aug 24, 2017•52 min
Getting to Know WeatheRate
Our guest this hour is Bruce Fixman, the founder of WeatheRate, Inc., a company providing certifications to television stations who provide the "most accurate" forecasts. Join us as we learn how the data is collected, scored and awarded.
Aug 19, 2017•48 min
Getting To Know NashSevereWx
NashSevereWx is a Community Supported Severe/Winter Weather media outlet for Davidson & Williamson Co in Central Tennessee. They have been awarded the Walter J Bennett award from the National Weather Assoication. They were also voted best Twitter account by Nashville Scene in 2013, 2015, and 2016.
Aug 17, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Inside the Storm Prediction Center
We talk with Warning Coordination Meteorologist Dr. Patrick Marsh of NOAA's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma to learn how his office operates. We go behind the scenes to understand how they forecast their severe weather outlooks and get some insight into improvements that are coming to their products.
Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Tropics Talk with Mike's Weather Page
This Wednesday we talk with Mike Boylan, the creator and curator of Mike's Weather Page and http://www.spaghettimodels.com/ . Many of you probably visit Mike's page to see real-time data, models and forecast analysis related to the tropics. Join us for this hour inside Mike's Web site and the latest on the Atlantic hurricane season.
Jul 27, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Rip Current Safety
Rip Currents are very dangerous and claim numerous swimmers every year. Carl Barnes from US National Weather Service Charleston SC will be on this episode to discuss. On this show we highlight what many beach goers should know about dangerous rip currents. Learn how to spot them and learn how to escape them should you get caught in one. If your plans take you to the coast this summer, you'll want to listen this show!...
Jul 08, 2017•1 hr 9 min
An Hour with Meteorologist John Zeigler
John Zeigler is the new chief meteorologist at Fox 46 Charlotte WJZY-TV. Join us as we get to know John and welcome him to the Carolinas.
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Radio Weather Forecasting
Jennifer Wojcicki and Mike Cox are on-air radio meteorologists and talk about what it takes to do radio forecasts nationwide.
Jun 29, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Tropical Weather Discussion
Several weeks into the 2017 hurricane season, the Carolina Weather Group checks into the tropics and monitors Tropical Storm Cindy as it approaches the Gulf Coast.
Jun 22, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Straight Line Winds and Tornadoes
Do you know the difference between straight line winds and tornadoes? The two can be devastating and are often confused. On this show Chief Meteorlogist Brad Panovich Meteorologist (WCNC-Charlotte, NC) will join us to talk about the differences. This show will be very insightful, and hopefully help folks the next time a damagaging storms moves through their area.
Jun 16, 2017•54 min
Summer Solar Eclipse
Prepare for the August 21 full solar eclipse with NASA Ambassador Tony Rice. Where to be. When to be there. What to bring. Things you need to do now in order to prepare. It's a must-listen episode!
Jun 08, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Predicting the 2017 hurricane season
Jim Williams from www.hurricanecity.com joins us to talk about the upcoming tropical season, his predictions and how he uses statistics to track hurricane potentials....
Jun 01, 2017•58 min
Racing weather and assessing Carolina severe weather
Doug Schneider and Scott Martin are race fans and meteorologists dedicated to providing accurate forecasts and timely weather updates at racing venues around the world. They forecast for IndyCar, Indy Lights/MRTI, IMSA, Pirelli World Challenge, World Endurance Championship, and Trans Am Series races, as well as major SCCA and NASA events.We will also be assessing storm damage in the Carolinas caused by two days of severe weather.
May 25, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Hurricane Season Outlook
The 2017 hurricane season will start on June 1st and last through November 30th. We already had Tropcial Storm Arlene early in April and the next named tropical cyclone is "Bret". We ask expert Levi Cowan of Tropical Tidbits to explain his thoughts on the current conditions of our northern hemisphere and give us an idea on how he thinks the season will start - and what he expects throughout the season. Will we have a return of El Nino? Will we have a setup more or less conducive for TC developme...
May 18, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Storm photography
Nick Ulivieri is a Chicago based photgrapher. Nick has a passion for taking breath-taking photos of all things weather! Nick joins us to talk about his passion of weather and photography and how they came together. Nick will show off some of his best pictures and explain how he got them! Nick will also give a little advice on how you too, can get the perfect shot! If you want to see the visuals for this show, watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TQPxXxuhDs...
May 04, 2017•1 hr 10 min
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