Pinpoint Weather University

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson takes a closer look at how weather could play a role in player performance during the World Cup

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the upcoming summer weather, humidity, Hurricanes and El Nino.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the recent rain and how it has provided some drought relief. Brandon brings on Meteorologist Rich Tinker with NOAA to talk about what goes into the drought monitor and what our drought monitor could look like with this latest rainfall.

Meteorologists Brandon Lawson and Andrew Brightman talk about the upcoming hurricane season and bring on Robbie Berg from the National Hurricane Center to discuss how hurricane threats are communicated to the public. Brandon also gives an update on this Memorial Day weekends forecast for the Coke 600 NASCAR race.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson brings on Philip Jackson with the NC Forest Service to talk about what the indicators are for issuing burn bans in North Carolina and why some counties still remain under the burn ban.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson goes into the field to meet up with Brett Hartis at Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station in Huntersville to talk about how the drought has effected the use of the station and the power it produces. Brandon also gives updates on the drought conditions and water restrictions in the Charlotte area.

Meteorologists Brandon Lawson and Andrew Brightman talk to Dr. Levi Silvers about the potential for an El Niño this year. They also discuss hurricane season and the likelihood of 2026 being the hottest year on record.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with Dr. Matthieu Le Henaff about spring break and why you should stay away from The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt when you head to the beach. Brandon also gives up an update on the North Carolina drought conditions

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the March rain totals, the likelihood of a very strong El Niño and the Artemis II launch. 

Meteorologists Brandon Lawson and Andrew Brightman talk with Dr. Hallie Lieberman about prediction markets and betting on the weather.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with Shawn Taylor about pollen and how its collected and measured. Brandon also talks about the Atando Tornado

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the tornadoes that hit Michigan and Illinois and how the intensity of these tornadoes are measured. 

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson gives us a winter weather recap and talks about the upcoming spring season

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the historic nor'easter that hit the northeast, the Carolina drought and the start of pollen season.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson and Climate Central Meteorologist Shel Winkley look at new data that shows how a warming trend could dramatically affect sites for the winter Olympics and Paralympics over the next few decades

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with Klaus Albertin about drought and the lack of rain in Charlotte over the last three months. Brandon also talks about the potential for rain in Daytona this weekend for the Daytona 500.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson digs deep into the 22-year historic snowfall that many of us experienced over the weekend. Plus, the data that backs up the track record of Punxsutawney Phil and whether Groundhogs can be a good measurement for more winter or early spring. 

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about why last weekends winter storm outlook was altered. What makes this weekends incoming storm so different?

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about what goes into forecasting a winter storm. Which apps should you trust for your weather?

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the climate report and the new winter exhibit at Discovery Place.

Meteorologists Brandon Lawson and Andrew Brightman have your FULL Panthers playoff forecast. Including the possibility of lightning delays and how the rain could affect the team's chances at Bank of America Stadium

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the lack of a white holiday period for many of us in the Carolinas. Plus, cold weather advisory vs. extreme cold warnings.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about winter weather and the science behind different kinds of fog.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about meteorological winter and the end of hurricane season statistics.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the current brush fire threat, warmer winters and our snow outlook for the holidays. 

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about snow, the northern lights and fall colors coming to an end. 

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the end of hurricane season and fall color update. 

Meteorologist Andrew Brightman talks with Dr. Beth Malow from Vanderbilt University Medical Center about the health impact of Daylight Saving Time and whether we should look to end the practice. 

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the newly released winter season outlook and gives an update on the fall colors. Also, what mysterious object fell out of the sky and cracked the windshield on this airplane?

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about wildfire season and how to prevent fires from starting and spreading. Philip Jackson with the NC Forest Service, explains how they keep wildfires contained. Brandon also gives an update on the fall color report. 

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson takes a look at what to expect as we head into leaf-changing season and where the biggest sites in our region will be. He also goes deep on a nor'easter that could be causing havoc up north, and has details on an EF5 tornado that was confirmed just this week.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the interaction between Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto and what effects they have on each other while forming in the Atlantic Ocean.

Chief Meteorologist Tara Lane, along with Meteorologists Brandon Lawson and Andrew Brightman talk with the National Weather Service's Warning Coordination Meteorologist Trisha Palmer as we hit 1 year since Hurricane Helene's devastation. The before, during, and after track from a team of meteorologists as they look back on what made Hurricane Helene one of the most devastating storms in the history of the Carolinas.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with UNC Charlotte Professor Dr. Matthew Eastin about the lull we're seeing in the Atlantic hurricane season and why we see such a peak in activity around this time of year. 

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with Dr. Howard Neufeld about the impact Helene had on Western North Carolina and the trip many will make to see the fall colors. What you need to know before you pack up to go see the leaves

Meteorologist and football fan Brandon Lawson talks about how warmer weather is affecting the NFL in ways you might not know! His conversation with Climate Central Meteorologist Shel Winkley and how a slow uptick of temperatures is changing how the game is played.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with a USGS expert about the recent earthquake swarm in South Carolina, plus the haboob dust storm that hit Arizona and the fall temperature outlook. 

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson teaches what's steering and powering storms in the Atlantic this time of year. 

Chief Meteorologist Tara Lane talks about the impact of our summer heat on trees and Meteorologist Andrew Brightman talks about the humidity record set in July. 

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about the surge of activity for the Atlantic hurricane season. Plus, how Climate Change is negatively impacting wildlife and fishing locally.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson breaks down the details from Tuesday's earthquake and tsunami threat, the recent heat dome impacting the southeast, and a special award for Brandon from the Citizens' Climate Lobby.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks with the Executive Director of the NC Clean Energy Technology Center about the expansion of Clean Energy programs.

Meteorologist Andrew Brightman talks with the Planetary Defense Coordination Office about their efforts to watch the skies for any nearby asteroids, comets, or meteors that could cause issues for Earth.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson talks about what's fueling the recent deadly flooding in the U.S. including issues in the Piedmont.

The Queen City News Pinpoint Weather Team takes a look at the latest from the Tropics and the Summer 2025 heat

Meteorologist Andrew Brightman speaks with Dr. Daniel Barron with the Mitchell County Historical Society on the area's history of floods--up to and including what happened with Hurricane Helene.

Meteorologist Andrew Brightman talks with USGS Hydrologist Anthony Gotvald about extreme weather events and conditions, focused on the ones involved in Hurricane Helene.

Meteorologist Andrew Brightman talks with the Director of the National Hurricane Center about their new experimental cone they're using to help track and forecast Hurricanes and the impact from them.

Meteorologist Brandon Lawson takes a look at all the rain we've been getting.

The Pinpoint Weather team talks about the latest from the Tropics on the 2025 Hurricane Season