Carolina Weather Group
592 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe 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
2018 Year In Review: Carolina hurricanes, floods, snow, and more.
January 03, 2019 17:57 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBYEAR IN REVIEW: From the tropics, flash flood emergencies, winter snow storms, and more: 2018 was a busy, weather-impactful year across every corner of the Carolinas. We met storm chasers using drones, watched cameras in the wake of Hurricane Florence, and encountered life-changing events that shape us all moving forward. Join us as we look back at the atmospheric moments that defined the year that was in the Carolinas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
Open mic night: Holiday travel, taking your questions, and more!
December 20, 2018 06:32 - 1 hour - 65 MBJoin us for our last live show of 2018. We talk holiday travel forecast, the possibility of seeing a white Christmas, a coastal severe weather threat Thursday and more - - including live coverage of Expedition 57 returning home from the International Space Station. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Aboard NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft - plus winter storm recap
December 13, 2018 04:20 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBTonight we go behind the scenes of NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft, which flies meteorologists into the eye's of storm to collect priceless data. Our guest: Heath Holbach, a meteorologist and hurricane hunter for NOAA. She'll tell us about his missions through storms like Hurricane Irma, Michael and more. We will also review this weekend's Carolina winter storm snow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Tuesday: North Carolina governor on storm clean-up
December 11, 2018 16:25 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials deliever an update on the winter storm clean-up and aftermath in his state. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Monday: North Carolina governor on storm aftermath
December 10, 2018 16:26 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials provide an update following the weekend winter snow storm. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Sunday: Snow Highlights
December 10, 2018 07:15 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBSome communities in North Carolina and South Carolina saw their entire average winter snowfall Sunday - - and the season has not yet even begun. Video highlights from the Carolina Weather Group show the landmark December snowstorm the Carolinas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Saturday: Forecast update from the Carolina Weather Group
December 08, 2018 16:32 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBCarolina Weather Group provides the latest forecast analysis ahead of a weekend snow storm. Jared Smith hosts from Charleston, South Carolina. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Saturday: North Carolina government on storm efforts
December 08, 2018 16:31 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials provide their last update before the onset of the weekend snow storm. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Special: Winter storm forecast analysis and preparations
December 08, 2018 04:31 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBA winter storm special with the latest forecast analysis on this weekend's winter snow storm, which could bring snow, sleet, ice, heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to both North Carolina and South Carolina. This will be a two state, wide-region impacting event. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Breaking: North Carolina State of Emergency
December 07, 2018 16:36 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency in his state ahead of the weekend winter storm, which is expected to bring snow, sleet, ice and rain to many areas of the state. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Snow Forecast: Friday morning
December 07, 2018 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBPanelist Jared Smith gives a forecast update for a potentially significant winter storm for this weekend in western NC and northern SC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Snow Forecast: Thursday
December 06, 2018 07:06 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBA potentially historic winter storm will bring upwards of two feet of snow to the North Carolina mountains this weekend. The Carolina Weather Group's James Brierton provides an update on the forecast analysis - including our first predictions on snowfall accumulations across the region, including places like Charlotte, Greenville, Spartanburg, Greensboro, Asheville and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Chasing hurricanes - plus snow forecast analysis
December 06, 2018 06:37 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBTonight a double feature: The latest on the snow storm forecast, plus our scheduled interview with Mark Sudduth of HurricaneTrack.com. He's sharing with us his incredible video from chasing Hurricanes Florence, Michael and more. If you'd like to see the video from tonight's show, find us on YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Snow Forecast: Wednesday morning
December 05, 2018 05:53 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBJames Brierton provides the latest forecast analysis ahead of a high impact winter storm for portions of the Carolinas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Snow Forecast: Tuesday
December 04, 2018 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBWinter 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Red Tide: The risk, the cause and the solution
November 29, 2018 16:50 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBBefore 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ca...
Forecasting and predicting wildfires
November 22, 2018 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBAs 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Introducing Melissa Griffin and the South Carolina CoCoRaHS network
November 15, 2018 06:15 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBMelissa 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....
Severe weather safety awareness with the NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador program
November 09, 2018 19:42 - 1 hour - 68 MBTonight, we're live with Douglas Hilderbrand of the NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador program. They specialized in severe weather safety and education. How can you prepare yourself? How can you educate yourself? They have all of the answers and their mission is to share them with you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
The Weather Proof event
November 01, 2018 03:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBThe 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carol...
Dean of Charleston weather: Rob Fowler
October 27, 2018 17:25 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBTonight we're "getting to know" Rob Fowler, Chief Meteorologist at WCBD-TV and a man fondly referred to as the Dean of Charleston weather. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Hurricane Michael: Before and after
October 19, 2018 02:52 - 37 minutes - 34 MBHurricane 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...
Farmers' Almanac
October 19, 2018 02:49 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBSandi 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Tracking Hurricane Michael: Wednesday special
October 11, 2018 06:20 - 1 hour - 62 MBHours 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Previewing the Mid-Atlantic Chaser Con Event
October 11, 2018 06:14 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBA look ahead at the first meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Chaser Con event. Meteorologist Chris White and engineer Andrew Smith join us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Tracking Hurricane Michael: Tuesday Special
October 10, 2018 04:37 - 1 hour - 62 MBThe 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Meet KOCO's Damon Lane
October 04, 2018 20:20 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBMost 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! --- Send in a voice message: https:...
North Carolina King Tides Project + Hurricane Florence Recovery Update
September 28, 2018 17:07 - 57 minutes - 53 MBTides 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Hurricane Florence Recovery - Plus Managing Storm Anxiety
September 20, 2018 05:26 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBIt'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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Tropical Storm Florence Saturday special
September 16, 2018 04:41 - 1 hour - 57 MBTropicla 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Tropical Storm Florence Friday special
September 15, 2018 04:02 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBHurricane 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Hurricane Florence Thursday Special
September 14, 2018 04:52 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBA 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Hurricane Florence: Wednesday night special
September 13, 2018 04:16 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBGuests join the Carolina Weather Group for the latest forecast and analysis ahead of Hurricane Florence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Hurricane Florence: Tuesday night special
September 12, 2018 03:45 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWe'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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Hurricane Florence Special: Sunday
September 10, 2018 05:47 - 1 hour - 67 MBWe'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. --- Send in a...
Hurricane Florence, Tropical Storm Gordon and more!
September 06, 2018 04:23 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThe 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
MyCoast.org, tracking flooding along the shore
August 30, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBChris 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Surfline - plus Weather Proof preview
August 24, 2018 23:26 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJoin 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Derechos and other severe weather complexes
August 16, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBWe will be discussing Derechos, MCS, MCV, and other severe weather complexes! Russ Schumacher from Colorado State University will be our guest. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Managing Spontaneous Volunteers in Flood Events
August 09, 2018 16:44 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBIn 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
August Open Mic Night
August 06, 2018 03:45 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThe 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Explaining Volcano Eruptions
July 26, 2018 17:58 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBAre 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Live Storm Chasing Highlights
July 22, 2018 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAudio 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Tropical Tornadoes
July 19, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBRoger Edwards lead forecaster at the NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Centerwill 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Open Mic Forum
July 12, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThe panelists of the Carolinas Weather Group spend the evening taking your questions and sharing what's on their minds! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Drone storm chasing
June 28, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWhat is The Sirens Project? And why are they flying drones into storms? In a "can't miss episode," we talk with the guys who are using cutting-edge, unmanned technology to push the limits of storm chasing. They're researching severe weather from a vantage point not seen before. Their goal: To gather difficult data with hopes of improving forecasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message
Hurricane Season Preview
June 21, 2018 03:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBJoin us as we discuss the Hurricane Season 2018 with Dr. Philip Klotzbach, who is one of the leading scientists of Atmospheric Sciences and Tropical Meteorology. Phil Klotzbach is a Research Scientist in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. He received his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from CSU in 2007. Klotzbach has been employed in the Department of Atmospheric Science for the past seventeen years and was co-author on the Atlantic basin hurricane forecasts wit...
Earthquakes
June 14, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWhile earthquakes aren't weather related, it is a phenomena that many in the weather community have to deal with. We will talk about earthquakes, the difference between west coast/east coast earthquakes, and how we should be prepared for the possibility of an earthquake affecting you and your family. About our guest: Ken Hudnut is the Science Advisor for Risk Reduction for the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS). He ensures that USGS hazards science is being applied to help solve societally relev...
Alan Sealls: Getting to know
June 07, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBTonight we introduce you to Alan Sealls, the chief meteorologist at WKRG-TV in Mobile, Alabama, and the president of the National Weather Association. He has three decades of experience in TV. Alan not only holds bachelors and masters degrees in meteorology from Cornell and Florida State, but he also has professional certifications from the AMS (American Meteorological Society) and the NWA (National Weather Association). Tonight we will open up the weather round table and talk about tropic...
Recapping Historic Western North Carolina Flooding
May 31, 2018 15:47 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe Carolina Weather Group recaps the historic and devastating flooding seen across the western North Carolina mountains and foothills this week. We look at the atmospheric conditions caused by Subtropical Storm Alberto that lead to the Lake Tahoma Dam evacuation, Interstate 40 closure caused by a mudslide and more. Panelist Scotty Powell joins the show from the McDowell County Emergency Management Center. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweathe...