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Carolina Weather Group
by CarolinaWeatherGroup.com
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!
Episodes
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Special Weather Report: Hurricane Isaias Track & Carolina Weekend Forecast
As Hurricane Isaias nears landfall along the Gulf Coast, the Carolina Weather Group delivers a full breakdown of expected impacts across North and South Carolina. In this special report, James Brierton analyzes the timeline, track, and severe risks facing our region this weekend: Severe Weather &...
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Awaiting Hurricane Isaias | Latest weather forecast analysis [Ep. 602]
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into a hurricane soon. The Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft are currently flying through the storm to take real-time wind observations. We're awaiting the breaking news upgrade on the storm's strength.Plus we're live with the latest Hurricane...
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A Nor'easter, a hurricane, and a wedding [Ep. 601]
NC 12 has partly reopened after a strong Nor'easter damaged the vital road on the Outer Banks. Sam Walker live with the latest on the repairs.Plus, a couple stranded on Hatteras Island were determined to wed even when the road closure kept their guests away. They join us live to tell us how the...
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2 Years After Helene: NC DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson Breaks Down Recovery [Ep. 600]
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, NC Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson joins the Carolina Weather Group for a special landmark 600th episode. Secretary Wilson sits down with James Brierton, Sam Walker, and Greg Fishel to discuss…
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SpaceX Launch, Strong El Niño, and Late-Summer Forecast Update | Ep. 599
Join James, Frank, and Greg for Episode 599 of the Carolina Weather Group as they kicking off the show with live coverage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base! The team breaks down current weather trends and what to expect across the region: SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch: Live...
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2026 Hurricane Season Hits Its "Peak" [Ep. 598]
The Carolina Weather Group breaks down the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season as it reaches its climatological peak on September 10 with unusually quiet tropical conditions.Panelists Sam Walker, Frank Strait, and Greg Fishel discuss how a strong El Niño pattern and high vertical wind shear are...
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Growing Up 9/11: What We Were Shielded From
What do you actually remember about September 11th, 2001? If you were a 10-year-old sitting in a fifth-grade classroom, the answer is likely a haze of fragmented details, strange rumors, and missing pieces. In this special 25th-anniversary retrospective, host James Brierton reunites with his…
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NASCAR Darlington Weekend Forecast | Hot Temperatures & Sunday Thunderstorm Chances!
The Chase for the Championship kicks off in our backyard at Darlington Raceway, and it’s going to be a hot one! Join Meteorologist Scotty Powell from the Carolina Weather Group as he breaks down the weekend forecast for all the racing action in Darlington County, South Carolina. Weekend Weather...
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Late Summer Heatwave & NASA’s New Space Telescope | Carolina Weather Group Ep. 597
Stay ahead of the late-summer heatwave across North and South Carolina with Episode 597 of the Carolina Weather Group! In this episode, James Brierton, Frank Strait, and Greg Fischel break down record-breaking September temperatures, heat indexes topping triple digits, severe thunderstorm risks,...
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Remembering Hurricane Fran 30 Years Later (Ep. 596)
The Carolina Weather Group reflects on the upcoming 30th anniversary of Hurricane Fran (1996). National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Bright joins the panel to discuss the storm's history, coastal impacts, and the upcoming NWS webinar. Meteorologist Greg Fishel shares personal stories…
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Tropical Storm Fred: 5 years later (Anniversary encore episode)
The Carolina Weather Group looks back on the fifth anniversary of Tropical Storm Fred, which brought deadly tornadoes and flooding to the Carolinas.This week, we revisit our broadcast from August 2021 featuring WLOS's Jason Boyer and WCNC's Chris Mulcahy.#northcarolina #southcarolina #weather…
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El Niño Brewing, Tropical Increase in the Pacific & SC Flash Flooding [Ep. 595]
In this live "Shooting the Breeze" episode, James Brereton and Frank Strait break down an action-packed week of weather across the Carolinas and beyond!The team covers recent severe downpours and flash flooding in Columbia, SC—including a submerged car on Whaley Street—and tracks live severe...
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Mountain Tornadoes, Flash Floods, & El Niño [Ep. 594]
In this episode of the Carolina Weather Group, the panel breaks down recent extreme weather events across North Carolina and the Southeast. 💧 WFMY Chief Meteorologist Tim Buckley joins to discuss catastrophic flash flooding in Surry County, including historic river rises along the Ararat River,...
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Severe storms and significant flood threat [Ep. 593]
This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we're setting the stage for a severe storm and flooding threat just now getting underway.Slow-moving thunderstorms could bring several inches of (badly needed) rain to the Carolinas -- but at a rate and within a time frame that could cause a significant...
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Watch Duty expands beyond fires into flooding [Ep. 592]
The Carolina Weather Group welcomes Watch Duty back to the show to talk about their expansion into flooding events.🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH:...
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1,000+ LIVE NC Traffic Cams! NCDOT’s New DriveNC App: Live Maps, Cam Feeds & Route Alerts! [Ep. 591]
Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we talk with Kelly Wells from the North Carolina Department of Transportation about the relaunched drivenc.gov website. Wells provides a walkthrough of the new site, which features over 1,000 live streaming traffic cameras across the state. The site includes...
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Radio: The industry, its future, and impact on weather [Ep. 590]
The future of Carolina's first commercial radio station, WBT 1110 AM, seems questionable - at best. Big broadcast companies are moving away from news radio formats, with their regular weathercast formats. Some big stations are shutting down or moving off the dial. Even Canada's national weather…
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Earthquakes in Venezuela, Carolina Drought, & exploring Weatherfront app! | Ep. 589
Tonight on a very special edition of the Carolina Weather Group, we are pull off a broadcasting first and tracking breaking news from every corner of the globe! 🚢 LIVE FROM THE ATLANTIC OCEANHost Greg Fischel makes history as the first CWG panelist to broadcast live via satellite from a moving...
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Tracking Tropical Storm Arthur | Ep. 588
The Carolina Weather Group is tracking Tropical Storm Arthur and the rainfall and flooding threat it poses to parts of the Carolinas.🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH:...
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SPC's new conditional intensity categories | Ep. 587
James Brierton and Greg Fishel sat down for a fascinating chat with Evan Bentley, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC). If you’ve looked at the SPC severe weather maps recently, you might have noticed some big visual updates.The SPC has officially rolled...
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Another Outer Banks House Collapse, Carolinas Drought Crisis, Super El Niño Looming? | Ep. 586
Another home has collapsed into the ocean on the Outer Banks, severe drought conditions persist despite recent torrential downpours, and the weather world is buzzing about a potential record-breaking swing toward a "Super El Niño."In Episode 586 of the Carolina Weather Group, James Brierton...
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Tracking Wildfires with WatchDuty, Charlotte's Radar Void & Weekend Forecast | Ep. 585
This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we are joined by David Bilstrom, a volunteer reporter for the WatchDuty app. David explains how the free app uses collaboration and various data signals to monitor wildfires, relay evacuation notices, and track firefighting aircraft in real time. He also...
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How NHC is Improving Hurricane Forecasts | Ep. 584
What's changing with hurricane forecasting this year? 🌀 In this episode of the Carolina Weather Group, we sit down with Robbie Berg from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) to discuss the latest advancements in tropical weather forecasting.Robbie breaks down how the NHC is improving public...
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Climate change worsens the severe drought impacting most of the U.S | Ep. 583
A lack of meaningful winter and spring rainfall, worsened by record heat fueled by climate change, has led to many states dealing with “severe to extreme drought,” increasing wildfire risks, and warranting water restrictions for some areas for the first time in decades. Meteorologist Shel Winkley...
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SHOCKING! Lightning Strikes Feet Away + Hurricane Prep 2026 | Ep. 582
Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we are tracking active storms across the Carolinas while facing a persistent and extreme drought. ⚡ SHOCKING LIGHTNING FOOTAGE Storm chaser Dan Whitaker joins the panel to share incredible 4K slow-motion video of a lightning bolt striking the pavement just...
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Drought-fueled fires burning | Ep. 580
Thousands of acres are burning across the Southeast as dry weather persists. Without rain, new fires are burning in North Carolina and South Carolina. Low humidity and gusty winds are making it easy for fires to start and spread. A look at your forecast shows some rain is finally on the way, but...
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Witnessing Artemis II + NEW Drought Water Restrictions | Carolina Weather Group
What is it like to witness the historic Artemis II launch in person? 🚀 Plus, what do the newly announced water restrictions mean for North and South Carolina?This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we are joined by North Carolina-based NASA Solar System Ambassador Tony Rice. Tony shares his...
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🔴 LIVE REPLAY: NASA Artemis II Launch & Vapor Plume Meteorology | Carolina Weather Group
Humanity is heading back to the moon! 🚀 Join Jared Smith and Ricky Matthews from the Carolina Weather Group for a live watch party and analysis of the historic NASA Artemis II launch. This incredible mission sends four NASA astronauts inside the Orion capsule on a journey around the moon....
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Extreme Carolina Fire Danger, Pollen Explosion & Artemis II Launch Preview [Ep. 577]
This week on the Carolina Weather Group: We are tracking a dangerous mix of weather conditions sparking a severe fire threat across North and South Carolina. Plus, we look ahead to a historic milestone in space exploration! Worsening Drought & Fire ThreatA prolonged lack of rain has plunged the...
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Did the "Moderate Risk" Bust? 🌪️ Monday Storm Analysis [Ep. 576]
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a rare Moderate Risk (Level 4/5) for the Carolinas this past Monday, but did the forecast actually verify? While over 100 reports of damaging winds rolled in, the expected "tornado outbreak" tells a more complicated story.Tonight, we are joined by Clay...
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Severe weather forecast update for Monday, March 16
Potentially damaging severe weather is forecast for Monday, March 16.The Carolina Weather Group has the latest storm forecast timing and impacts.All of North Carolina and South Carolina could see severe weather, including tornadoes, damaging wind and hail. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has…
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Hurricane Helene's Deadly Secret: The Missing Landslide Maps | Ep. 575
It's been more than a year and a half since Hurricane Helene decimated Western North Carolina, and we are still uncovering the factors that compounded this historic tragedy.Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, James Brierton sits down with WCNC Charlotte investigative reporter Nate Morabito.…
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How to read weather radar and photograph nature | Ep. 574
Tonight, we are thrilled to be joined by Jen Walton from the groundbreaking organization, Girls Who Chase. Jen stops by to talk about the incredible community they are building and gives us an exclusive look at two massive upcoming virtual events designed for weather enthusiasts, storm chasers…
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BURIED: How the 2026 Blizzard Shattered Records | Live from NJ with Peter Planamente | Ep. 573
The "Epic Blizzard of 2026" has paralyzed the Northeast, and tonight the Carolina Weather Group goes beyond the Carolinas to break down the historic totals. We are joined by our Chief New Jersey Correspondent, Peter Planamente, who shares exclusive 24-hour time-lapse footage of his home being...
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Encore Special: 1973 Blizzard, 2020 Tornadoes & National Weather Service anniversary
Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we open our archives for a special encore presentation covering three major weather anniversaries in the Carolinas.❄️ The "Granddaddy" of Them All: The Great Southeastern Snowstorm of 1973 (Original Air Date: 2023)First, we look back 50+ years to February...
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Let's talk Carolina Weather LIVE! [Ep. 572]
No agenda. No guests. Just a bunch of guys talking about the weather in the Carolinas. Join the conversation by chatting with us for tonight's live podcast.#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcast📹 Join this channel to get access to perks:...
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Massive Winter Storm Recap: Historic NC/SC Snow, Mark Sudduth & NASCAR Delays [Ep. 571]
Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we are breaking down the massive winter storm that just walloped the Carolinas. From the mountains to the coast, we cover the historic snowfall totals and the icy impacts felt across North and South Carolina. ❄️ In This Episode: NC & SC Storm Recap: James...
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NC Gov. Josh Stein winter storm briefing - Feb 1, 2026
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and other state officials urge the public to remain off the roads and to conserve power, a day after a large snowstorm hit the region. Many roads are impassable due to the accumulation of snow, which exceeds 12 inches in some areas.#weather #northcarolina...
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Saturday Afternoon Snow Update: Accumulations Rising, Dangerous Wind Chills & Whiteout Conditions
The winter storm is intensifying across the Carolinas! In this Saturday afternoon update (Jan 31, 2026), the Carolina Weather Group team goes live from the field as conditions deteriorate rapidly. ❄️ In This Update: Outer Banks (OBX): Sam Walker reports from Corolla where they are "getting…
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Snow has arrived! Winter storm update across Carolinas [Sat Morning]
The Carolina Weather Group team is tracking a major winter storm set to impact North Carolina and South Carolina this weekend.While previous events focused on ice, this coastal low is shifting the threat to accumulating snow, particularly for Eastern NC. We look this morning at where the snow has...
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Winter Storm Warning: "Last call" snow total forecast
The Carolina Weather Group team is tracking a major winter storm set to impact North Carolina and South Carolina this weekend.While previous events focused on ice, this coastal low is shifting the threat to accumulating snow, particularly for Eastern NC. We break down the latest "Last Call" maps,...
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North Carolina Snow Storm Update with Gov. Josh Stein and Officials
A winter storm is expected to bring significant snow accumulation to North Carolina this weekend.Governor Josh Stein and other state officials are holding a briefing to discuss preparations for the winter storm. Travel impacts are expected as a result of the weather.#weather #northcarolina...
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Another Significant Snow Potential [Ep. 570]
The Carolina Weather Group team is tracking a major winter storm set to impact North Carolina and South Carolina this weekend. While previous events focused on ice, this coastal low is shifting the threat toward accumulating snow, particularly for Central and Eastern NC. We break down the latest...
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CWG Winter Weather - Jan. 25, 2026 - 6 a.m. update
An epic winter storm is forecast to bring significant ice and snow to North Carolina and South Carolina through Sunday. Expect prolonged periods of freezing temperatures and extended power outages.Join the Carolina Weather Group as we check out what's happening this evening around the region, and...
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⚠️ Carolina Ice Storm Update - Heavy Icing & Power Outage Threat Looms (Jan. 24, 2026)
A Tale of Two Carolinas: Ice Inland, Warm Air at the Coast. Join the Carolina Weather Group for a special Saturday evening live update as a major winter storm moves across North and South Carolina. Host Sam Walker, along with James Brierton in Charlotte and Frank Strait in Columbia, break down…
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SC Gov. McMaster winter storm briefing - Jan. 24, 2026
An epic winter storm will bring significant ice and snow to North Carolina and South Carolina starting Saturday. Preparations are needed now to protect across prolonged periods of freezing temperatures and extended power outages.Gov. Henry McMaster and other South Carolina leaders are holding...
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🚨 ICE STORM ALERT: NC Gov. Josh Stein Briefing & Carolinas Weather Update
Stay Safe, Carolinas! Complete Winter Storm Emergency Briefing & Live Forecast Update North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, state emergency officials, and the Carolina Weather Group provide critical updates as a major winter storm brings dangerous ice, sleet, and freezing rain to the Carolinas.…
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NC Gov. Josh Stein winter storm briefing - Jan. 23, 2026
The Carolinas are bracing for a severe winter weather event bringing heavy ice, dangerous wind chills, and widespread power outages. Join Carolina Weather Group's Sam Walker for a comprehensive breakdown of the incoming January 23, 2026, ice storm. This special live stream features a press…
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NC Winter Storm Update: Gov. Josh Stein Briefing (Jan 22, 2026)
Join the Carolina Weather Group for special coverage of the pending winter storm impacting North Carolina and South Carolina this weekend. This video features the full January 22, 2026, press briefing from Raleigh with North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and state officials, followed by a…
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Winter Storm Watch: Ice & Snow Threat for the Carolinas [Ep. 569]
An epic winter storm will bring significant ice and snow to North Carolina and South Carolina starting Saturday. Preparations are needed now to protect across prolonged periods of freezing temperatures and extended power outages. The latest winter storm forecast tonight with meteorologists across...
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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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