Hurricane Dorian tracks towards Carolinas
Coastal North Carolina and South Carolina now find themselves inside Hurricane Dorian's forecast track. James Brierton has the 2 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.
Aug 31, 2019•9 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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Hurricane Dorian & Labor Day weekend forecast
A life threatening flood event is expected in the Bahamas and Florida as Hurricane Dorian arrives. We're tracking the storm and it's much anticipated turn to the north, where it could eventually bring effects to the Carolina coast. Before it does, we look at your Labor Day weekend forecast.
Aug 31, 2019•7 min
Hurricane Dorian to become 'major hurricane' today
Hurricane Dorian is expected to strengthen to a Category 3 storm today with a landfall in Florida early next week. James Brierton has a look at your forecast and a preview of what this could mean for the Carolinas.
Aug 30, 2019•6 min
Preparing for Hurricane Dorian
We're tracking Hurricane Dorian. We have the latest on the storm as we revisit our interview with National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham and other officials who attended the hurricane awareness tour in Charlotte. Listen as we talk to crews why fly the famous hurricane hunter aircraft directly into the eye of storms like Dorian!
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 14 min
How 5G could disrupt weather forecasting
Jordan Gerth from the University of Wisconsin's Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies Space Science and Engineering Center discusses how 5G could disrupt weather forecasting.
Aug 22, 2019•48 min•Ep. 289
The Weather Prediction Center???
Episode 288: Getting to know the Weather Prediction Center with WPC Director Greg Carbin
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 288
Should we remove advisories?
Do you still get confused by watches, warnings, and advisories? The National Weather Service wants to simplify its alerts - - and they want to hear from you! We talk with Eli Jacks of the National Weather Service Hazard Simplification Initiative.
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 287
How a plane crash lead to Charlotte's radar
A plane crash 25 years ago in Charlotte lead to the creation of Charlotte's first weather radar... but is it enough? Will today's radar prevent another disaster? Will it provide the much needed severe weather data? Our guests tonight are Investigative Reporter Nathan Morabito and Chief Metrologist Brad Panovich, both of WCNC-TV in Charlotte. Nathan has a documentary out on the crash of US Airways Flight 1016. You can view the entire video here: https://on.wcnc.com/2OwoqE1 Plus, late breaking det...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 286
Best job in the Carolinas
What if we told you there is a place where you could control the weather and try to (safely) break things? That place is the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety in Chester County, South Carolina. Dr. Ian Giammanco is their Lead Research Meteorologist and Senior Director for Product Design.
Jul 25, 2019•45 min•Ep. 285
Could the Carolinas Experience A Landslide?
Dr. Ben Mirus discusses Landslides in the Carolinas and across the nation.
Jul 17, 2019•57 min•Ep. 284
Who is Ed Piotrowski?
Who is Ed Piotrowski? and what does he do? Listen to find out!
Jul 10, 2019•59 min•Ep. 283
4th of July Hurricane Special
Never seen before interviews about the recent hurricane season.
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 282
Is Tornado Alley Moving Further East?
Do we think that tornado alley as we know it is shifting further to the east?
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 282
Weather and Baseball?!
Weather and Baseball?!
Jun 19, 2019•46 min•Ep. 281
Let it snow? Storm Chase Week - Day 6
Earlier this month, our Carolina Weather Group chase team wrapped up their multi-state severe weather storm chase with an unexpected weather type: snow!
Jun 17, 2019•2 min
How the North Carolina DOT Prepares for Severe Weather
Steve Abbot of the North Carolina DOT discusses how the organization prepares for severe weather.
Jun 12, 2019•39 min•Ep. 281
Raw: NC Gov. Cooper, state officials on flooding, recovery efforts
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials provide an update on the flash flooding and recovery efforts in western North Carolina.
Jun 10, 2019•13 min
Flash Flood Special Report
Three North Carolina counties have declared states of emergency as flash flooding blocks roadways, creates sinkholes, and floods communities. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina overnight. The Carolina Weather Group has a look at the latest rainfall totals, the extent of the storm damage, and a forecast analysis that explains what is to come.
Jun 10, 2019•26 min
Something like home: Storm Chase Week - Day 4
Carolina Weather Group storm chase week finds our chasers in Texas, where Scotty Powell says he found something that reminds him of home in western North Carolina.
Jun 06, 2019•5 min
A White Squirrel with the Weather?
A Hands On Weather Study with Western Kentucky University's White Squirrel Weather
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 280
Big Tornadoes in Kansas! - Storm Chase Week: Day 3
The Carolina Weather Group storm chase week continues in Kansas, where the team encounter several large and destructive tornadoes. Scotty Powell, Evan Fisher, and Chris Jackson called into this week's podcast to discuss.
May 31, 2019•5 min
Previewing the Tropical Season, plus storm chasing and heat records
It's a packed show this week. We're starting off with a feature interview previewing the hurricane season, which starts Saturday. Our guest is Dr. Phil Klotzbach of Colorado State University. Plus, we check-in with our storm chasers traveling the central plains for Carolina Weather Group storm chase week. And insight analysis into the week's record breaking heat - - and the answer to, "When will relief arrive?"
May 30, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 279
Storm Chase Week: Day 2 - Our first tornadoes
For the first time in his life, Scotty Powell hears the sound of tornado sirens as the Carolina Weather Group kicks off storm chasing in Colorado.
May 30, 2019•7 min
Storm Chase Week: Day 1 - Gearing Up
Chris, Scotty, and Evan are gearing up and headed out! They'll be chasing tornadoes this week in the central plains. Here's what they've got planned! Be sure to follow all week for updates from their trip.
May 27, 2019•3 min
Where does all of that weather data live?
Every minute of every day, countless amounts of weather data is recorded. So where does it all live? Who keeps all of those 'records?' We'll introduce you to one guy who does just that for the Global Historical Climatology Network.
May 23, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 278
Tornado Vulnerability in the Southeast
On episode 277, we discuss Tornado Vulnerability in the Southeast. We discuss how tornado outbreaks are different in the Southeast than the Midwest. We discuss safe sheltering practices and how the public should prepare. Our guests: Stephen Strader - Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at Villanova University. Dr. David Roueche - Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Auburn University, and an Associate Director of the Structural Extreme Events Reconnaissa...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 277
Talkin' Tropics
This week marks Hurricane Awareness Week across the United States. Carolina Weather Group welcomes University of Albany (New York) PHD Student Philippe Papin to the show to talk tropical weather.
May 09, 2019•46 min•Ep. 276
Open Mic Night: Carolina's radar problem, first tropical threat, and more!
It's Open Mic Night: Fixing Carolina radars, first tropical threat, and more! Ask us your questions! Share your comments! We're here to talk!
May 02, 2019•43 min•Ep. 275
Special: Severe Weather Damage Findings + Hurricane Hunters encore
National Weather Service storm survey teams have concluded their investigators into damage left behind by tornadoes, wind, and other severe storms in the Carolinas on April 19. The Carolina Weather Group presents their findings. Plus, a look back at our interview with a Hurricane Hunter meteorologist, who flies on aircraft flown directly into hurricanes. NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft are coming to Charlotte on May 9th. See them for yourself at Charlotte Douglas International Airport between 2...
Apr 25, 2019•51 min
The week's severe weather in the Southeast
The spring severe weather season is in full swing across the Southeast. We look back at last weekend's tornado outbreak, and take a look ahead at a new threat Friday. The Carolina Weather Group panelist is joined by National Weather Service Meteorologist Jamie Morrow and the Siren Project's Warren Causey.
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 274
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