Carolina Weather Group

Snow and winter weather are expected across a large portion of North Carolina late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.  Portions of the western North Carolina mountains (Boone, Blowing Rock) could see upwards of 3-4 inches of snow while the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Highpoint) and the Triangle (Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham) could see upwards of an inch or two. Rain turning to snow are expected to impact roadways. Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings has been posted SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP. SIGN-UP ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

North Carolina is preparing for winter weather and snow late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Portions of the western North Carolina mountains could see upwards of 3 inches of snow while the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Highpoint) and the Triangle (Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham) could see upwards of an inch. Rain turning to snow are expected to impact roadways. North Carolina Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry talked about the state's preparations during a briefing Wednesday afternoon in Raleigh. SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP. JOIN HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/support

Lamar Advertising Company has announced they will run severe weather and emergency alerts on its digital billboards. The emergency alerts, provided through FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), will be displayed on select Lamar digital billboards throughout the country. IPAWS is FEMA's national system for local alerting that provides authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public through mobile phones, radio, television and internet-based services. “Between the ongoing pandemic and a record number of hurricanes, this has been an unprecedented year for emergency alerts,” said FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor.  “By integrating IPAWS across Lamar's national digital billboard network, we have yet another channel to convey potentially life-saving information to the American public.” More than 1,500 federal, state, local, tribal and territorial alerting authorities use IPAWS to convey information about severe weather, missing children and other public safety emergencies.

In the second half of our year-end interview, Jim Cantore shares with the Carolina Weather Group: His favorite places in the Carolinas, an inside look at his studio and storm travels, and shares how a disappointing childhood encounter with Reggie Jackson shapes his fan encounters today. Early access to this episode was granted to our supporters on Patreon. Join today to unlock future episodes and other exclusives: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore returns to chat with the Carolina Weather Group to recap the historic 2020 hurricane season.   Jim traveled the United States tracking storms, including Hurricane Isaias in North Carolina.  Part 2 of our conversation with Jim will air on Wed.,  Jan.  20 but Patreon supporters can unlock early access to both that episode and our upcoming episode aboard Frying Pan Shoals. Learn how at https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Mike Sprayberry, the director of North Carolina Emergency Management, offers an update on the state's winter storm preparations and response as snow falls in parts of North Carolina. SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP: HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/support

It goes without saying: 2020 was an unforgettable year. In addition to all the world faced, the Carolinas faced impressive flooding, tornadoes, and even hurricanes. As we begin a new year, we're taking a moment to look back at the year that was for Carolina weather.  UNLOCK NEW EPISODES EARLY. JOIN US ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP. WATCH THIS SHOW: https://youtu.be/COBT5JutRVQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

A winter storm will bring snow, sleet, and rain to the Carolinas Friday.  Meteorologist Frank Strait is tracking the storm system and looking at who in North Carolina and South Carolina could see snow, and who could see rain.  SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SUPPORT US ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Meteorologist Frank Strait is exploring New Year's forecast for North Carolina and South Carolina featuring scattered rain and storms. Thunderstorms associated with marginally severe wind gusts will be possible on Friday into Friday night from northern Florida to southern North Carolina. Temperatures will rise and warm for much of the Southeast for the start of 2021. SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/support

An approaching strong cold front will bring periods of heavy rain - and even some winter weather - to the Carolinas for Christmas Eve Thursday.  While most of the Carolinas will see rain, some in the western North Carolina mountains and foothills could see snow. Those in the central and coastal parts of both North Carolina and South Carolina risk seeing thunderstorms and severe weather, including isolated tornadoes, and damaging wind. By Christmas Day, the wet weather is replaced with brisk, cold weather. Meteorologist Frank Strait has your forecast and severe weather timing. WATCH THIS UPDATE: https://youtu.be/gs3vQ4PIgZc SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP. HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Winter weather can be hard to predict and forecast. The slightest changes in atmospheric conditions, such as temperature, and wind, can make dramatic changes to a weather forecast. Combine that with elevation and surface conditions, and the variables could make your forecast a bust or a boom. This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we look at the tricky science that answers the question: Will that precipitation been snow, sleet, freezing rain, or rain? Special thanks this week to WCNC Charlotte. We had hoped to bring you our yearend interview with The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore this week. Jim was sent to the Northeast to cover the big winter storm. We hope to talk to him soon and bring you that conversation in the coming weeks. And that means you still have time to submit your questions for Jim. We're off next week but will be back December 30 with our own 2020 highlight reel. And as a remember, Patreon supporters at our $3.99/month tier have unlocked early access to our interview with Richard Neal, owner

Freezing rain, sleet, and ice are possible in portions of the Carolinas early Wednesday morning and overnight. Join the Carolina Weather Group for a special live show dedicated to the latest weather forecast on this winter weather threat. We welcome guests: Brad Panovich, of WCNC Charlotte; Christian Morgan, of WFMY in Greensboro; and Jason Boyer, of WLOS in Asheville. The best chances for winter weather will be along and north of the Interstate 40 corridor, including in Hickory, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro. Power outages will be possible in parts of North Carolina including the Triad. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP. BECOME A MEMBER ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP TO UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Mark Sudduth returns to the Carolina Weather Group after chasing this historic 2020 hurricane season. The creator of hurricanetrack.com and documentary filmmaker tells tales from inside this year's landmark tropical season.   UNLOCK ADDITIONAL CLIPS. JOIN THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

When the floodwaters receded, mold growth follows. Researchers at the University of South Carolina have found that substantial flooding is more than an inconvenience. It is making mold a growing threat along the East Coast and in the Palmetto State. In Eastern North Carolina, more people make trips to hospital emergency departments for asthma treatments than in any other part of the state, say researchers at East Carolina University. The researchers have been focusing on the connection between climate change and asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease, in the eastern counties. Nadia Ramlagan, of North Carolina News Service, travels to communities including Nichols and Sellars in South Carolina, and Bayboro and south Lumberton in North Carolina. READ MORE: Hurricanes Devastate SC Town, Leaving Mold Behind https://shar.es/aopOJL READ MORE: As Mold Grows in Hurricane Aftermath, More NC Asthma Patients Suffer https://shar.es/aopOlH RELATED CWG Show: Flooding and how to protect your home https://youtu.be/tVV_9ijtjW

Winter is here. This week, the Carolina Weather Group sits down with Trisha Palmer, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Greer, South Carolina. We review winter weather information for the Carolinas and how the National Weather Service is using new tools to issue winter weather products.   Unlock early access to future episodes. Join us on https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup. And if you like this show, you'll also want to check out our previous show about Communicating Winter Weather Threats: https://youtu.be/CN5B39OmBXQ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Bill Walsh, chief meteorologist at Live 5 News WCSC-TV in Charleston, South Carolina, has been forecasting the weather on television for over 34 years. The two-time Emmy award-winning meteorologist has covered historical storms including Hurricane Hugo. Bill is also a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve for the United States Special Operations Command. He has a love for meteorology and aviation. UNLOCK A TON OF EPISODE EXTRAS ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Weather conditions have dried, winds have picked up, and dry leaves are abundant. The fall season is a time where the fire risk can rise again in the Carolinas. This week, the Carolina Weather Group talks with the North Carolina Forest Service about mitigating the threat and keeping your home safe.   UNLOCK CAROLINA WEATHER GORUP EXTRAS. JOIN US ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Record-breaking rain brought historic flooding to the Carolinas Thursday. Across North Carolina and South Carolina, hundreds were rescued, at least two have died, and at least wo remain missing, including a one-year-old child.  A special edition of the Carolina Weather Group looking at the day's severe weather impacts.   SEE THE  VIDEO FOR THE SPECIAL REPORT: https://youtu.be/p66NuSxikEo LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

NOAA and the National Weather Service will be using a couple new products to help communicate the threats winter storms may bring to the Carolinas. The weather bulletins will help the public better understand the impacts expected from snow, ice, and other forms of winter weather. This week we discuss with Stephen Baxter, a Winter Weather Product leader from NOAA. Plus a look at NOAA's 2020/2021 winter outlook, which can also be viewed online at https://www.noaa.gov/media-release/us-winter-outlook-cooler-north-warmer-south-with-ongoing-la-nina.  SUPPORT OUR PROGRAM. JOIN THE INSIDER'S CLUB TO UNLOCK EPISODE EXTRAS: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued in North Carolina and South Carolina ahead of forecasted impacts from Zeta Thursday.  Hurricane Zeta came ashore earlier Wednesday along the Louisiana coast. Zeta is expected to maintain tropical storm strength producing heavy rains, localized flooding, gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes in parts of the Carolinas Thursday. Power outages are likely in the Carolinas Thursday.   The Carolina Weather Group is tracking the latest on Zeta's impacts in the Carolinas.   SUPPORT OUR SHOW. BECOME AN INSIDER. JOIN US ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message