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It's a live*, open might night here on the Carolina Weather Group. Among the headlines: - An EF-1 tornado damages a York County, South Carolina farm. WCNC Charlotte's Brad Panovich visited the turkey farm to conduct his own storm survey. - An astounding 30-mile EF-2 tornado in Abbeville and Greenwood counties in South Carolina. Plus we answer your live* questions and comments about all things Carolinas weather. Our guests this week, from WCNC Charlotte, Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich, and meteorologist Chris Mulcahy.  Comment with your live* thoughts and questions to become a part of tonight's show. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP. BECOME AN INSIDER. HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP *By pure definition, podcasts aren't live. So obviously this was live when it originally aired. Join us for future live shows by subscribing to your YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg Archival shows mentioned during this podcast: From the archive: April 16, 2011 tornado

Dan Whittaker, is a storm chaser and panelist on the Carolina Weather Group. On April 27, 2011, Dan had left his home in North Carolina to chase what would become a historic tornado outbreak across Alabama and the South. In this bonus conversation with his fellow panelists, Dan recounts his storm chase through Cullman, Alabama, where he recorded video of an EF-4 tornado. That same tornado, with max winds of 175 mph, also traveled through Morgan and Marshall during its 47 mph journey on the ground. At its widest point, the tornado was a mile wide. Across Alabama, there were 62 tornadoes that killed 352 people. On this tenth anniversary of the historic tornado outbreak, the Carolina Weather Group also talked with James Spann. Spann, who is the chief meterologist of ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama, and the host of the weather podcast Weatherbrains, was on the air that day tracking the deadly storms across his state. WATCH THE INTERVIEW WITH JAMES SPANN: https://youtu.be/OkJFCWnxTSc SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEAT

When 62 tornadoes hit the state of Alabama on April 27, 2011, it killed 352 people across the state. James Spann, who is the chief meteorologist at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham and the host of the Weatherbrains podcast, looks back at the tornado outbreak that leaves him shaken 10 years later. Spann was on the air during this once-in-a-lifetime event broadcasting to his audience throughout  Alabama. A skycam operated by his television station recorded one of the most devasting tornadoes of the day: The EF-4 tornado that came through Cullman, Alabama. That same tornado, with max winds of 175 mph, also traveled through Morgan and Marshall during its 47 mph journey on the ground. At its widest point, the tornado was a mile wide. To tell the story of April 27, 2011, one has to recognize that there were two distinct waves of widespread severe weather in Central Alabama. The first wave of severe storms moved through during the early morning hours across northern portions of Central Alabama in the form of a Quasi-Lin

10 years ago a Carolina tornado outbreak claimed 24 lives and injured over 300 people in North Carolina.  This week, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with the National Weather Service forecasters who issued the life-saving warnings, the storm chasers who relayed the vital storm reports, and the television meteorologists who relayed the information to the public.  SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

On the anniversary of one of the worst tornado outbreaks in Carolina history, we take a look back at the setup and resulting tornadoes. Our guest this week is John Quagliariello, the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Columbia, South Carolina. On April 13, 2020, there were 77+ tornadoes across the entire Southeast. For John Q and his colleagues, they found themselves in the middle of the 4th largest tornado outbreak on record for South Carolina stretching from the overnight hours of April 12th through the morning of April 13. In the four offices that cover South Carolina, there were 36 tornadoes that touched down, including 28 total in South Carolina. John's office alone, which covers the Midlands of South Carolina and the Central Savannah River area of Georgia, saw 8 tornadoes, including 5 EF3's, 2 EF2's, and 1 EF1. Unfortunately, there were 77 injuries and nine fatalities with the 36 tornadoes in South Carolina. Seven of those injuries and two of the fatalities occurred wi

Spring weather in North Carolina and South Carolina means the risk for severe weather including thunderstorms and tornadoes. This week the Carolina Weather Group chats with Trisha Palmer, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, to understand the risk from damaging wind, hail, and floods in the Carolinas.  SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT WHEN YOU SUPPORT THE SHOW ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

A new feature on CarolinaWeatherGroup.com will help you get outdoors safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our "Parkway Map" updates daily to show you which portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia are open to traffic. Whether you're looking to take a day trip, a weekend, or an extended vacation, the new map will allow you to plan ahead and avoid those pesky barriers. SEE THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY CLOSURE MAP: https://carolinaweathergroup.com/is-the-blue-ridge-parkway-open-closed/ The map comes as North Carolina has received more than 100 applications for conservation projects this year, an increase environmental groups say was driven by the spike in public demand for access to trails, parks, and natural areas during the pandemic. North Carolina State Director for The Conservation Fund Bill Holman said proposals also include projects to protect and restore floodplains, which can buffer communities from flooding, and stream restoration efforts to protect drinking water. He added that last

Tonight a new conversation with Glenn Hurricane Schwartz, who has been the chief meteorologist at NBC10 Philadelphia for a quarter of a century. UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AT HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

NOAA's Aviation Weather Center (AWC) delivers consistent, timely, and accurate weather information for the world airspace system. This team of meteorologists is in charge of tracking and forecasting atmospheric conditions related to air travel. The next time you're flying and the pilot diverts to avoid turbulence to keep your flight smooth, you can thank the data and forecasts from this arm of the National Weather Service.  This week's guest is Jonathan Leffler, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NOAA Aviation Weather Center. SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER COVERAGE. SIGN-UP TO UNLOCK EXTRAS FROM THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has confirmed three tornadoes that occurred during Thursday’s severe storms in North Carolina. No injuries or deaths have been reported as a result of these tornadoes, but several homes were severely damaged with roofs ripped off. Surveys are still ongoing, so all ratings are preliminary. A long-lived cell dropped the first tornado southeast of High Point at 5:01 PM, blowing down trees and powerlines. Initial reports suggest structural damage occurred near I-85, with major roof damage in the area. It stayed on the ground for roughly a mile before lifting, with peak winds estimated around 85 mph. The same cell went on to produce another tornado to the east of Greensboro, touching down just north of I-40. It carved a discontinuous 2.5-mile damage path towards Elon, NC before lifting around 5:44 PM. The initial damage survey found significant tree and roof damage, thus earning the tornado an EF-1 rating. The last tornado from this cell occurred a little after 6 PM in a rem

A risk of severe weather is forecast to bring tornadoes, damaging wind, hail, and other severe weather to the Carolinas Thursday. The Carolina Weather Group is timing the threat and providing the latest forecast analysis. This audio comes from our live broadcast on YouTube Wednesday evening. WATCH LIVE COVERAGE THURSDAY: https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?enablejsapi=1&channel=UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg&autoplay=0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

This week we're nerdy out and wondering: What happened to that snow we wanted this winter? Our guest tonight is fellow weather nerd, Eric Webb, who is also taking us inside his popular map-making and Twitter feed. See Eric's Twitter: https://twitter.com/webberweather Sign-up for free Storm Spotter training: https://bit.ly/3bR3VtS SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP AND UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Join the network of trained weather spotters across the Carolinas! The Carolina Weather Group is hosting free SKYWARN Storm Spotter training with the National Weather Service Office in Columbia, South Carolina on Fri., March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! The class is free and will teach you all you need to know to submit priceless storm reports to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) nearest you.  SIGN-UP FOR OUR NIGHT: https://bit.ly/3bR3VtS SEE MORE DATES: https://www.patreon.com/posts/48143920 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Sunday marked one hundred days until the start of the 2021 hurricane season on June 1st. It's never too early to prepare for the 2021 tropical season. After the record-breaking 2020 hurricane season in the Atlantic, many wonder what this next season could bring. The 403rd Wing, a unit of the United States Air Force assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command and home to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, are known for their hurricane hunter missions. Maj. Jeremy Dehart and his colleagues fly directly into - and through - hurricanes to record vital data used in the weather forecast. Dehart, who grew up in Lenior, North Carolina, joins the Carolina Weather Group panel to discuss the upcoming season, their offseason preparations, and his memories from the 2020 hurricane season. Early access to this episode was made available to our Patreon supporters. Join today to get early access to future episodes, and unlock extras from this episode. Learn how at https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup. --- Send in

More ice is on its way to the Carolinas. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are posted for most of North Carolina.  The Thursday morning ice threat could cause power outages and cause hazardous travel.  Here is audio from our hourlong, special streamed live Wednesday night. We're providing forecast analysis, timing, and a look at impacts.  Plus, a story of survival after an EF-3 tornado killed two people, injured 10 others, and destroyed homes in Ocean Isle Beach, a community in Brunswick County, North Carolina. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP. SIGN-UP AT HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

An unknown number of people were trapped after a tornado caused structural and home damage in Brunswick County, North Carolina late Monday night, the county emergency manager tells the National Weather Service. The damage was reported in the Windsor Circle area of Ocean Ridge Plantation, located near Highway 17 and Highway 904, after the tornado moved through the community around 11:38 p.m. et Monday. The tornado then continued to the northeast at 50 mph. A tornado warning remained in effect for communities stretching 25 miles to the northwest of the known damage. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina will likely survey the damage Tuesday to learn more about the impacts - and the strength - of the tornado. James Brierton reports from Charlotte, North Carolina. WATCH THIS REPORT: https://youtu.be/PnHqwk3tb6I SIGN-UP TO SUPPORT OUR COVERAGE: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message Support t

One last look back at 2020!  We're reviewing the finalized climate data for North Carolina, South Carolina, and the entire Southeast in this week's episode featuring our own Jordan McLeod.  SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SIGN-UP TO UNLOCK EPISODE EXTRAS. HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

The U.S. has sustained 285 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2020). The total cost of these 285 events exceeds $1.875 trillion. In 2020, there were 22 weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United States. These events included 1 drought event, 13 severe storm events, 7 tropical cyclone events, and 1 wildfire event. Overall, these events resulted in the deaths of 262 people and had significant economic effects on the areas impacted. The 1980–2020 annual average is 7.0 events (CPI-adjusted); the annual average for the most recent 5 years (2016–2020) is 16.2 events (CPI-adjusted). 2020 sets the new annual record of 22 events - shattering the previous annual record of 16 events that occurred in 2011 and 2017. 2020 is the sixth consecutive year (2015-2020) in which 10 or more billion-dollar weather and climate disaster events have impacted the United States. Over the last 41 y

Frying Pan Tower is located 32 miles off the coast of North Carolina and rises 135' above the Atlantic Ocean. It helps provide safety to Mariners in the Atlantic ocean, is used for environmental research and education studies, and is a shelter to a natural ecosystem for marine wildlife. Its location makes it a prime spot to observe tropical weather off the Carolina coast, including a direct hit by Hurricane Irene in 2011. Weather conditions are observed on-board by weather sensors and a live streaming webcam. In 2010, the government placed the Frying Pan Tower up for auction, with the winning bid going to Richard Neal of Charlotte, NC. Richard is our guest on this episode of the Carolina Weather Group. He joins us via video chat from the tower. The tower is powered using wind turbines and solar energy for electricity. It has a filtration system for potable water and high-speed Internet for communications.  You can learn more about the tower, and make a donation to its upkeeping, on https://fptower.org/.

Ice and snow are forecast in parts of North Carolina Saturday night through Sunday morning. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been posted for effected counties. Who sees the snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain? Join us as we review the forecast for the I-40 corridor of North Carolina, including Asheville, Boone, Blowing Rock, Hickory, Statesville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and more.   SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. UNLOCK EXTRAS AT HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message