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At least one tornado has been confirmed and a dozen confirmed reports of wind damage across the Carolinas today. A line of severe storms moved across both North Carolina and South Carolina today, Wednesday, March 5, 2025.The Carolina Weather Group's James Brierton tours the damage of EF-1 tornado damage in Union County, North Carolina. The damage seen near Porter Ridge schools as the tornado moved from Indian Trail into Unionville.Plus we talk about the federal cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service. Where does that leave the agency's life-saving weather operations? We discuss.The latest on the Carolina Forest Fire near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Scotty Powell is there in Horry County with the latest.Intuitive Machines and NASA are set to land the second privately owned spacecraft on the moon this week.And a special shoutout to our friends at @WeatherBrains , who are getting ready to celebrate their 1,000th episode!

Numerous wildfires are burning in the Carolinas, including a fire near Myrtle Beach prompting the evacuation of residents in Carolina Forest in Horry County. Other fires are burning near Tryon, North Carolina and across the region.Latest high-resolution ensemble guidance continues to suggest a large area of elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions in the lee of the Appalachians and across the Southeast this afternoon. A very dry airmass has settled across the region in the wake of a dry cold front, with current surface observations indicating dewpoints between 25-35F. Highs near 70F today will support several hours of critical minimum RH values near 20-30% amidst receptive fuels and breezy downslope west/southwesterly surface winds. At this time, the best overlap of stronger surface winds (sustained winds near 20 mph and wind gusts 20-30 mph) and critical fuels appears to be across portions of western North and South Carolina, where a Critical fire weather area has been introduced. The Elevated area

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This special audio-only episode of The Carolina Weather Group delves into the ongoing recovery efforts in Western North Carolina, five months after Hurricane Helene's devastating landfall. Hear firsthand reports from the Public News Service, highlighting the challenges communities face as they rebuild infrastructure, address mental health concerns, and combat misinformation slowing relief efforts.Discover how local organizations, including Centro Unido, are applying pandemic-era lessons to accelerate hurricane recovery, and how conservationists are advocating for stronger protections to safeguard endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Plus, learn how citizen scientists are stepping up to fill crucial data gaps in weather forecasting.Tune in for these powerful stories of resilience and recovery, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode!

Ice and snow is accumulating in the Carolinas as a winter storm moves through North Carolina and South Carolina. Tonight we're live around the Carolinas tracking the impacts of the winter storm including road closures, school delays, and power outages.Current, local weather conditions across both North Carolina and South Carolina featuring your local weather forecast, weather radar maps, and real-time severe weather alerts.Join us for this stream and watch live cameras in cities including Aiken, Anderson, Asheville, Boone, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Fayetteville, Florence, Greensboro, Greenville, the Outer Banks and Hatteras, Hilton Head, Morehead City, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Spartanburg, Wilmington, and more. MERCH: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolinaWeatherGroup/store LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe

Up to six inches of snow are possible in eastern North Carolina along with over 0.25" of ice. That's where the largest impacts from this winter storm are expected: eastern North Carolina. A combination of snow, sleet, freezing and ice is expected across much of North Carolina on Wednesday and Thursday.South Carolina is forecast to see largely just rain.James Brierton has the latest forecast update on the storm.Be sure to join us Wednesday at 9 p.m. for our live show tracking the winter storm.

Months after Helene, there are still dozen of unused FEMA trailers sitting in a staging area in Hickory, North Carolina. Why are they not distributed to survivors? Our guest this week is WCNC Charlotte's Nate Morabito, who investigated why the trailers are there and what type of housing support is reaching Helene victims in western North Carolina.Plus the ongoing risk of ice, snow and flooding in the Carolinas -- and could we see more snow next week? A look at the forecast analysis.

There is a threat of icy, winter weather in the western North Carolina mountains tonight followed by a threat of rain-induced flash flooding tomorrow.Icy conditions could lead to power outages and dangerous travel conditions.Flooding could lead to water spilling out of creeks and streams because rainfall accumulation accounts for upward of three inches. James Brierton has a severe weather update for this Tuesday night.#ncwx #scwx #podcast

The numbers are in and 2024 was the warmest year on record. How do the climate records look in North Carolina and South Carolina? Our guests this week, Corey Davis, assistant state climatologist at the North Carolina State Climate Office, and our own Frank Strait, the severe weather liaison at South Carolina DNR. Plus, spring training for Girls Who Chase is just weeks away. Founder and leader Jennifer Walton joins us to tell us what it's all about. And your latest Carolina Weather headlines including the ongoing relief from Helene, the wildfires in western North Carolina and key Carolina weather history anniversaries.

#northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #radar At least three wildfires are burning in western North Carolina, including the Crooked Creek fire which has forced evacuations near Old Fort, North Carolina in McDowell County. The area was hit hard by Helene and now has hundreds of acres burning in what was described as an "out of control" wildfire. Tonight, WLOS's Jason Boyer joins the Carolina Weather Group with the latest on the fire -- and to explain the weather conditions promoting the start and spread of fires. With low humidity and gusty winds, the fire danger remains high. #ncwx #scwx #podcast

Another major snowstorm has brought inches of snow to the Carolinas. Tonight, we look at impressive snowfall totals, including 9 inches of snow along the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Additionally, cold temperatures will keep many locations in the Carolinas at or below freezing for days. Icy roads, frozen pipes and power outages are concerns because of the cold weather.

Governor Josh Stein and emergency management leaders outlined preparations for the dangerously cold temperatures and expected snowfall in North Carolina on Tuesday and Wednesday.

#snow #storm #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #radar Another major snowstorm is forecast to impact the weather in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Starting on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday, snow, ice, sleet and rain are forecast for both North Carolina and South Carolina. For some places in the Carolinas, it will be the second encounter with winter weather this month. Additionally, cold temperatures will keep many locations in the Carolinas at or below freezing for days. Icy roads, frozen pipes and power outages are concerns because of the cold weather. Tonight, special edition of the Carolina Weather Group podcast analyzing the latest winter storm forecast for locations including, but not limited too, Aiken, Anderson, Asheville, Boone, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Fayetteville, Florence, Greensboro, Greenville, the Outer Banks and Hatteras, Hilton Head, Morehead City, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Spartanburg, Wilmington, and more. #ncwx #scwx #podcast

With thousands of acres burning near Los Angeles, California, the Carolina Weather Group examines whether the California Wildfires could happen here in the Carolinas. What are the conditions that make fires spread, such as wind, temperature and humidity? Plus, what key research is being done right here in the Carolinas to help keep people safe from fires? We revisit the studies of IBHS. Plus, some of the coldest air of the season is headed this way next week. Could it bring more snow with it? We're taking an early look at the winter weather forecast.

For the first time in years, a major snowstorm could impact an extended portion of the Carolinas on Friday and Saturday. Starting on Friday and continuing into Saturday, snow, ice, sleet and rain are forecast for both North Carolina and South Carolina. For some places in the Carolinas, it could be the first significant snowfall in some time. This week on the Carolina Weather Group, our panel with the latest snow forecast and timing to help you understand what to expect. Our guests this week are Brad Panovich, chief meteorologist at WCNC Charlotte, and Tim Buckley, chief meteorologist at WFMY News 2. Plus the latest news headlines on the ongoing recovery from Helene in western North Carolina -- and a look at the wind-driven fires of southern California. #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast

Listen exclusively to the Carolina Weather Group's Panelist Playlist on Spotify The Carolina Weather Group panelists are here to wish you a happy holiday with a spin of their favorite seasonal tune. Plus friends of the show Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel, and Christian Morgan of WFMY-TV, stop by to share their favorite holiday songs. Listen to our previous Panelist Playlists: ⁠James Brierton⁠ ⁠Scotty Powell⁠ ⁠Evan Fisher⁠ ⁠Jared Smith⁠ ⁠Shea Gibson⁠ ⁠Peter Planamente⁠ ⁠Frank Strait⁠ ⁠Go behind the scenes of this series in a conversation with its creator, Tim Pounds⁠ ⁠SUPPORT US ON PATREON⁠ ⁠VISIT OUR WEBSITE⁠ ⁠FIND US ON YOUTUBE⁠

#northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast After Helene, the communities of Chimney Rock, Lake Lure and Batcove were among some of the most devastated areas in western North Carolina. Closed since the storm because of destroyed roads and unsafe buildings, Christmas was brought to the community on Saturday, Dec. 14 for a special one-day holiday market. Gathered outside the Lake Lure Inn, Cityserve hosted small businesses that have been hard-pressed without the regular fall tourism season. The event also featured bus tours through Chimney Rock, which remains closed to the outside public. Join the Carolina Weather Group as we bring Christmas to the people of western North Carolina. Hear from some of those hardest hit by the storm and how the holiday spirit has managed to find its way into the North Carolina mountains. Also hear from those who came out to support the community, including 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Cole Custer and Henderson Motorsports's Stefan Parsons. We al

Wilmington, North Carolina-based storm chaser Mark Sudduth shares highlights of his 2024 storm-chasing year. Mark used new, homegrown hail technology to document hail like never seen before! Mark shares stories of chasing severe weather including tornadoes. Mark has made a name for himself documenting storms in his films and live storm chasing on hurricanetrack.com. He tells his experiences chasing hurricanes in 2024 such as Beryl, Helene and Milton. He also had the chance to see the 2024 total solar eclipse. Order a 2025 Carolina Weather Group desk calendar: https://forms.gle/Z1qhqh1h78hMpc8g9

This week some parts of North Carolina saw their first snowflakes in years, but when you examine the data further, there's a technicality that means the snow drought continues in some places that did see snow. We'll explain why. Plus, it's winter weather preparedness week. The National Weather Service is simplifying its winter weather alerts and we'll inform you how the changes impact your life. Tonight, damaging winds move into the North Carolina mountains. A High Wind Warning is in effect. And, new data examines the strength of Helene. What we're still learning about the storm as the disaster recovery continues. 2025 calendar order form: https://forms.gle/Z1qhqh1h78hMpc8g9 #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast

Join the Carolina Weather Group as we celebrate the first 500 episodes of our podcast. We're back on-location at the Insurance Institute of Home and Business Safety in Richburg, South Carolina  @IBHS_org . Over the years, the weekly weather podcast has brought you exciting science, insightful interviews with your favorite meteorologists and live coverage of historic severe weather. Plus special events including our trip to Kennedy Space Center for the launch of NASA SpaceX Crew-6, a railfanning adventure in Altoona, Pennsylvania and - of course - the lifesaving science experiments we saw at IBHS. Join us as we reminisce about the first 500 episodes covering weather, science and technology from the Carolinas. We will be putting links to all of the mentioned episodes here shortly.