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Carolina Weather Group

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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

Snow Forecast: Tuesday

Winter weather is headed for the Carolinas this weekend. Who might see snow and who might see rain? James Brierton and Scotty Powell have your Tuesday morning forecast analysis from the Carolina Weather Group.

Dec 04, 20186 min

Red Tide: The risk, the cause and the solution

Before you drive south and hit the beach this holiday, you'll need to understand 'Red Tide:' What causes them, what threats do they raise and how to keep yourself informed. The red waters you see off the shoreline could be dangerous. Our guest is Dr. Tracy Fanara, Environmental Engineer and Scientist. She tells us what causes these dangerous toxins, and what environmental like here are doing to track and prevent them.

Nov 29, 20181 hr 3 min

Forecasting and predicting wildfires

As the deadly Camp Fire rages in northern California, we're looking back tonight at our March show about predicting and forecasting wildfires. Our guest: Meteorologist Todd Lindley, the Science and Operations Officer for the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma. To help the victims of the recent wildfires, text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 to American Red Cross Disaster.

Nov 22, 201852 min

Introducing Melissa Griffin and the South Carolina CoCoRaHS network

Melissa Griffin is the Assistant State Climatologist for South Carolina and the newest panel member of the Carolina Weather Group. Join us as we introduce you to Melissa. Melissa talks about her studies, passions and projects, including the South Carolina CoCoRaHS network of volunteer rain spotters. We'll also have the latest on the ongoing storm threat in the Carolinas, including threatening winter weather and flooding conditions

Nov 15, 201856 min

The Weather Proof event

The Carolina Weather Group goes on-location to the Weather Proof event at The Schiele Musuem of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina. We met weather professionals from our community, including: Lauren CarrollNational Weather Service, Greenville-Spartanburg, SC Stuart McDanielStorm photographer Jared RennieNC State, Climate Division Candice JordanThe Schiele Museum Chris LarsonWBTV-TV, Charlotte

Nov 01, 201818 min

Dean of Charleston weather: Rob Fowler

Tonight we're "getting to know" Rob Fowler, Chief Meteorologist at WCBD-TV and a man fondly referred to as the Dean of Charleston weather.

Oct 27, 20181 hr 15 min

Hurricane Michael: Before and after

Hurricane Michael left devastating damage along the Florida's gulf coast before moving across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Watch as the Carolina Weather Group panel explores the aftermath and lasting legacy of this historic storm. This is part two of two of our episodes for October 17, 2018. If you have not already, don't forget to check out part one, where we talk with the Farmers' Alamanc about their annual publication.

Oct 19, 201837 min

Farmers' Almanac

Sandi Duncan, the managing editor of the Farmers' Almanac, joins us to discuss how the 200 year old publication formulates and publishes their annual forecast. This week's episode is divided into two downloads. This is part one. Check out part two, were we discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.

Oct 19, 201837 min

Tracking Hurricane Michael: Wednesday special

Hours after it made landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm, Hurricane Michael is setting its sights on the rest of the Southeast. The storm is forecast to impact the Carolinas as a tropical storm starting Thursday. Hear the latest forecast analysis from the Carolina Weather Group panel.

Oct 11, 20181 hr 8 min

Tracking Hurricane Michael: Tuesday Special

The Carolina Weather Group panel provides special coverage of Hurricane Michael. The "major" hurricane is expected to make landfall Wednesday in the Florida panhandle before tracking through the Carolinas Thurday and Friday as a tropical storm. Listen to the latest analysis and forecast discussion.

Oct 10, 20181 hr 8 min

Meet KOCO's Damon Lane

Most broadcast meteorologists cover tornadoes during their career but most meteorologists don't cover live tornadoes in their own neighbors. That's what happened in 2013 to KOCO's Damon Lane; he was on live television as the 2013 Moore, Oklahoma tornado moved over his own neighborhood. His wife, at home, would later recount her story to him. This week, we talk to Damon about all things OKC Weather, his ties to North Carolina, and all things weather!

Oct 04, 20181 hr 20 min

North Carolina King Tides Project + Hurricane Florence Recovery Update

Tides are getting higher than every before. We're joined by Christine Voss from the University of North Carolina. She runs a project called the NC King Tide Project, and they, along with public volunteers, monitor and report on tides across the state. Plus the latest on Hurricane Florence recovery in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Sep 28, 201858 min

Hurricane Florence Recovery - Plus Managing Storm Anxiety

It's a double feature night! We begin with the latest on Hurricane Florence recovery, including the on-going flooding threat. We're joined by David Sentendrey, a journalist who covered the storm for WJZY-TV. Plus our previously scheduled discussion with Rick Smith about managing storm anxiety.

Sep 20, 201856 min

Tropical Storm Florence Saturday special

Tropicla Storm Florence is moving slowly across the Carolinas. Along the way, the former-hurricane is dumping excessive amounts of rain and causing lifethreatening flooding. Tonight, the Carolina Weather Group panel with the latest forecast, analysis, and storm reports across the entire Carolinas.

Sep 16, 20181 hr 2 min

Tropical Storm Florence Friday special

Hurricane Florence has been downgraded to a tropical storm but remains a serious threat. All parts of the Carolinas are experiencing, or will be experiencing, significant rain and an elevated flood threat this weekend. Tonight, the Carolina Weather Group panelist with the latest forecast and analysis. Our guest, Christian Schmidt, a Charlotte-area evacuation shelter volunteer.

Sep 15, 201852 min

Hurricane Florence Thursday Special

A special edition of the Carolina Weather Group hours before the landfall of Hurricane Florence. Join the panel as they provide the latest forecast and analysis, as of Thursday evening. Panelist Chris Jackson reports from on-location along the Carolina coast. Plus we're joined by guests: Daniel Bonds, WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC, and Melissa Griffin, South Carolina Assistant State Climatologist

Sep 14, 20181 hr 11 min

Hurricane Florence: Tuesday night special

We're continuing our live coverage of Hurricane Florence with this special, anchored show featuring the Carolina Weather Group panelists. We'll be looking at the latest forecast, updating the evacuations and taking your questions....

Sep 12, 20181 hr 10 min

Hurricane Florence Special: Sunday

We're just days away from Hurricane Florence. The storm is expected to impact the Carolinas late Thursday. At this time, the storm will likely be as strong as, if not stronger, than a Category 3. Join the Carolina Weather Group panelists as they provide the latest forecast, insight, and analyst. Now is the time to get informed and be prepared. This podcast was recorded live Sunday, October 9th, 2018 at 9p et. We will issue updates on this feed as conditions warrant....

Sep 10, 20181 hr 13 min

Hurricane Florence, Tropical Storm Gordon and more!

The tropics are alive! Tonight, the latest on Hurricane Florence and Tropical Depression Gordon. Joining us: Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright , a UNC Charlotte graduate who covered Tropical Storm Gordon for WEAR-TV. Plus, Dr. Jen DeHart, from Colorado State University, who studies geography's effects on hurricanes....

Sep 06, 201858 min

MyCoast.org, tracking flooding along the shore

Chris Rae & Wesley Shaw from MyCoast.org take us behind-the-scenes of their Web site and mobile app, which track flooding along the shores. They are currently operating in several states, including South Carolina, where the public can view and submit flooding reports.

Aug 30, 20181 hr 5 min

Surfline - plus Weather Proof preview

Join us as Mark Willis introduces us to Surfline, a company that monitors and forecast surf conditions around the globe. We're also joined by Candice Jordan, who will preview the The Schiele Museum of Natural History 's Weather Proof event happening this Saturday in Gastonia. Come out and meet the Carolina Weather Group from 10a-4p!...

Aug 24, 20181 hr 3 min

Managing Spontaneous Volunteers in Flood Events

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, there was countless people needing rescue and an army of Good Samaritans looking to lend a hand. Enter CrowdSource Rescue, a Web-based app that would tell those rescuers where to go. Tonight we're talking with Matthew Marchetti about the 25,000 people rescued using his app.

Aug 09, 20181 hr 14 min

August Open Mic Night

The Carolina Weather Group panelists are backing for an open mic night. They're taking your questions, sharing their thoughts, and tracking severe weather in the Southeast.

Aug 06, 20181 hr 7 min

Explaining Volcano Eruptions

Are Volcano eruptions on the rise? How can we predict when eruptions will occur? What causes an eruption? Our guest this week, Volcanologist Dr. Jeanine Krippner from Concord University in West Virginia, answers those questions and more!

Jul 26, 20181 hr 2 min

Live Storm Chasing Highlights

Audio excerpts from our live storm coverage on Saturday night. As isolated severe thunderstorms moved through North Carolina and South Carolina, Carolina Weather Group panelists Scotty Panel and Chris Jackson talk with James Brierton about the storms they have observed.

Jul 22, 201836 min

Tropical Tornadoes

Roger Edwards lead forecaster at the NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center will be our guest as we talk about threats of land falling tropical systems that create dangerous surface winds. Tornadoes are always a concern, and we will dive into how to better predict them and detect them when they develop

Jul 19, 20181 hr 1 min
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