Prepare for a massive temperature drop! 📉 While Saturday brought beautiful warmth to the Carolinas, bitterly cold Arctic air is plunging south and will change everything by Sunday. In this update, Carolina Weather Group meteorologist Frank Strait breaks down the timing of the cold front and the "pipe-busting" temperatures expected for Monday morning. In this video:The Setup: A look at the massive temperature swing from Saturday's 70s to Sunday's chill. Timeline: When the rain and cold front will cross I-77 and the coast on Sunday. Freeze Warning: Monday morning low temps forecast: Teens for the foothills/Piedmont and low 20s for the Lowcountry. Snow Chances: Is there any chance of a White Christmas or Northwest flow snow? (Spoiler: It’s looking like a "Hawaii-type" Christmas). ⚠️ Safety Reminder: Monday morning's lows are dangerous for exposed plumbing. Please check your pipe insulation and consider keeping faucets dripping! #NCWeather #SCWeather #ArcticBlast #CarolinaWeatherGroup #FreezeWarning
This week on the Carolina Weather Group, James and Frank recap a busy week of wintry weather in the Carolinas—including the bizarre "man-made" snow flurries generated by steam from local power plants!In this episode:Snow Recap: A look back at the recent snowfall in Maggie Valley, Boone, and the Virginia border."Nuclear Snow": How steam from the Catawba Nuclear Station turned into flurries over Charlotte.The Forecast: Tracking an Alberta Clipper for Friday and a major Arctic cold front arriving Sunday that will drop Monday morning temperatures into the teens and single digits.Christmas Outlook: Early thoughts on whether we will see a White Christmas or a warm-up.Radio History: A deep dive into the legendary WBT 1110 AM moving to the FM dial. Frank and James "nerd out" on the science of radio signal propagation, ground waves vs. sky waves, and the history of clear channel stations.#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcast📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. 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 as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
Protect your home from winter weather! ❄️In this Carolina Weather Group interview, meteorologist Rachel Gauthier from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) shares expert advice on how to prepare your house for freezing temperatures, ice, snow, hail, and winter storms in the Carolinas.We cover simple, affordable steps you can take right now to keep warm air inside, protect your roof, avoid frozen pipes, and prevent costly water damage from ice dams and winter precipitation. Whether you’re a homeowner or renting a property, these winter home-safety tips can save you thousands of dollars and hours of stress later.🏠 What you’ll learn in this video:3 quick winter maintenance checks every homeowner should doHow to spot damaged roofing shingles before snow and ice arriveWhy gutters and downspouts matter for winter water drainageWhat ice dams are and how to prevent themHow to insulate exposed pipes and exterior wallsLow-cost winter safety tools and sensorsWhen to set your thermostat to avoid frozen pipe emergenciesHow IBHS tests real homes against extreme weatherIBHS runs one of the world’s most advanced severe weather research facilities right here in South Carolina, conducting full-scale testing on wind, hail, freezing temps, and wildfire. Their science helps improve building codes, roofing materials, and home protection standards across the United States.🌡️ Winter weather in the CarolinasThe Carolinas see a mix of cold rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain, and even severe thunderstorms during the winter months. Taking a few preventive steps now can protect your home from costly repairs later.If you’ve ever asked:How do I protect my roof in winter?What causes ice dams on houses?How do I keep pipes from freezing?What temperature should I leave my thermostat at when traveling?…this video is for you.📌 Resources mentioned:Learn more at: IBHS.orgRoofing guide: IBHS Roof 101Fortified home standards: FortifiedHome.org👍 LIKE this video to help more homeowners see it🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Carolina Weather Group for weekly weather interviews, winter storm coverage, and science content💬 COMMENT: What winter prep tips do you want explained next?#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcast📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. 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 as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
In this week’s episode of the Carolina Weather Group, we revisit one of the most catastrophic weather events in modern U.S. history: the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak — a generational severe weather disaster that produced more than 60 tornadoes in Alabama alone and altered the course of severe weather communication forever.
We’re hear from ABC 33/40 Chief Meteorologist James Spann, who takes us behind the scenes of that day — the forecasting, the wall-to-wall coverage, the failures in communication infrastructure, and the lessons that still shape severe weather messaging today.
But this year’s anniversary carries new significance.
⭐ Special Segment: A Newly Discovered EF-2 Tornado — Identified 14 Years Later
As part of ongoing research into the April 27, 2011 outbreak, meteorologists have just confirmed another previously undocumented EF-2 tornado that occurred during the event. This additional tornado — uncovered nearly two decades later — highlights how massive, chaotic, and difficult to analyze the outbreak truly was.
We’ll break down:
How this tornado went undetected for 14 years
What new data and methodologies led to its discovery
What this means for the official April 27 tornado count
Why reanalysis of historic outbreaks still matters in 2025
This new finding adds an entirely new chapter to an event many thought had already been fully documented.
🎙️ Episode Highlights
The overwhelming scale of the outbreak across AL, MS, TN, GA, and the Carolinas
Why radar wasn’t enough — and why video changed everything
The failures of communication systems as storms destroyed critical infrastructure
What meteorologists learned about overwarning, the siren mentality, and public response
How today’s severe weather coverage has evolved because of 4/27/11
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The Carolinas just wrapped up one of the warmest late-November stretches on record — but at the same time, social media has exploded with snow hype ahead of Thanksgiving. So what’s real, and what’s just another single-model-run gone viral?
In this week’s Carolina Weather Group episode, James Brierton, Sam Walker, and Frank Strait break down:
🌡️ Record-breaking warmth across the Carolinas, including 79° in Charlotte and 81° in Columbia
🔥 Wildfire concerns from Western North Carolina to the Sandhills, plus updates on recent fires now 100% contained
❄️ The Thanksgiving “snow” hype spreading on Facebook — and why it’s not happening
🌧️ The real weather pattern ahead, including late-month fronts, model differences, and when the cold may finally settle in
🎿 Why ski season is delayed, from warm temps to humidity challenges for snowmaking
🌊 Outer Banks patterns, backdoor fronts, coastal chill, and how the ocean keeps things complicated
🌪️ Plus: A surprising update — the National Weather Service has officially identified a new EF2 tornado from the historic April 15, 2011 outbreak, thanks to satellite review and a recent social media clue
It’s an hour of “too many tabs,” deep-dive meteorology, Carolina stories, and the latest forecasts heading into one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
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The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. 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 as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
The Northern Lights are back—for the second night in a row—and the Carolina Weather Group is tracking every moment! From a G4 geomagnetic storm to aurora sightings as far south as Charleston and the Florida Panhandle, the team breaks down what’s happening above our heads and why this solar cycle is producing such rare displays for the Carolinas. 🌌Tonight, James Brierton, Sam Walker, and Frank Strait guide you through:🌟 Aurora Watch: Night TwoNOAA’s latest Space Weather Prediction Center updatesA new coronal mass ejection (CME) arrival and the impacts of G1–G4 storm levelsPhotos and reports from viewers across the Carolinas, Virginia, and beyondTips for capturing the aurora with your phone—including long-exposure tricks and night-mode hacksWhat the solar cycle is doing right now and why 2024–2025 is peak aurora season❄️ Surprise Early-Season SnowA powerful upper-level trough and an unusually cold airmass brought the 5th-earliest snowfall on record in Charlotte—and measurable snow in parts of northeastern North Carolina and even the South Carolina Upstate.We break down:Snow totals across NC & SCWhy this setup “broke containment” east of the mountainsHow moisture survived the downslope to create snow showersWhy Myrtle Beach even saw flurries!🛰️ Space Weather & GOES-UWe revisit part of our conversation with NOAA’s Dr. Jim Spann about CMEs, X-ray flux readings from GOES satellites, and the new coronagraph aboard GOES-U—now more relevant than ever during this week’s solar storms.💼 Government Shutdown EndsWe also touch on the end of the federal government shutdown and what it means for National Weather Service employees now returning to full pay.#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcast📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. 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 as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
We’re celebrating one year since our milestone 500th episode — and for the first time ever, both parts of our on-location special from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) are airing together as one extended encore presentation!Join the Carolina Weather Group team — James Brierton, Jared Smith, Dan Whitaker, Candace Jordan, and producer Tim Pounds — as we take you behind the scenes at IBHS in Chester County, South Carolina, where science meets the elements.🔥 Part 1: Step inside the IBHS Grand Lab, where engineers recreate the forces of nature. Witness a full-scale wildfire demonstration showing how wind, flame, and building materials interact — and why small design changes can save homes and lives. Learn how IBHS researchers simulate 35-mph wind-driven fires to test how fast flames spread from one structure to another. See how their data helps communities across the Carolinas and beyond prepare for wildfires, hurricanes, and hailstorms.☄️ Part 2: Go deeper into IBHS’s world of innovation and resilience testing — including the lab where hail impacts are recreated indoors to study roof and siding damage. Then, join the CWG team as they share stories from the show’s first 500 episodes:• Reflecting on landmark guests like James Spann, Jim Cantore, Mike Bettes, and Ken Graham• Reliving the massive Weatherthon broadcast that raised thousands for the Red Cross• Remembering standout moments with Brad Panovich, Rob Fowler, and Tim Buckley• Revisiting favorite NASA collaborations, from the Crew-6 launch at Kennedy Space Center to NASA Wallops rocket launches seen from the Carolinas• Celebrating the friendships, fan nicknames (yes — “Weather Daddy” makes an appearance), and heartfelt memories that define the Carolina Weather Group’s first 500 shows📍 Filmed on location at IBHS, Chester County, SC🎥 Originally aired October 2024🌀 Encore presentation November 2025The Carolina Weather Group brings you conversations with meteorologists, emergency managers, scientists, and enthusiasts who share a love for weather, resilience, and storytelling.➡️ Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future live shows, weather updates, and behind-the-scenes specials.#CarolinaWeatherGroup #IBHS #SevereWeather #WildfireSafety #HailTesting #HurricaneStrong #WeatherScience #NASA #AnniversaryEpisode#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcast📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. 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 as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
Hurricane Melissa has joined the record books with 185 mph winds, devastating Jamaica, Cuba, and The Bahamas before turning toward Bermuda. On this week’s Carolina Weather Group, we discuss Melissa’s Category 5 strength, new video from inside the storm’s eye, and the Outer Banks’ ongoing home collapses — five more this week in Buxton and Avon.
Our guest Peter Forister joins to unveil his new “Most Memorable Hurricanes” map, a fascinating look at which storms stand out most in the Carolinas’ collective memory, county by county. Plus, he gives a final fall foliage color update as the leaves peak across the Southeast.
Later in the show, we preview the Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather Conference with organizer Chris White, highlighting emergency management topics, storm chasing stories, and meteorology education.
📍 Topics Covered
Hurricane Melissa’s record-setting winds & damage path
New video from inside the eye of Melissa
OBX coastal destruction and repeated home collapses
Peter Forister’s “Most Memorable Hurricanes” project
Fall foliage update for North Carolina & Virginia
Upcoming Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather Conference preview
🎙️ Hosts: James Brierton, Frank Strait, Sam Walker
🎧 Guest: Peter Forister, Chris White
📅 Recorded October 29, 2025
⏱️ YouTube Chapter Timestamps
00:00 – Cold Open: Hurricane Melissa headlines & OBX homes collapse
00:43 – Welcome & panel introductions (James, Frank, Sam, Peter)
01:05 – Peter’s new “Most Memorable Hurricanes” map explained
02:20 – How social media crowdsourced storm memories
04:04 – Revisiting the original XKCD hurricane map
05:00 – Helene, Hugo, and the Carolinas’ most recalled hurricanes
06:25 – Sam’s Outer Banks perspective: Irene vs. Isabel
07:45 – Community storm memories and regional impacts
08:45 – How far back storm memories go: Hazel to Camille
10:06 – How to contribute to Peter’s map
11:03 – Fall foliage color update across the Carolinas & Virginia
13:05 – Blue Ridge Parkway road trip & color peak timing
14:00 – Audience comments and storm memory chat
17:00 – Sponsor segment: Queensboro apparel
18:20 – Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather Conference preview with Chris White
20:10 – Storm chasers, emergency managers, and guest lineup
22:15 – Ricky Matthews & Virginia Tech storm chase legacy
23:00 – Ticket deadline and conference info
23:55 – Hurricane Melissa update: 24 hours after landfall
24:15 – Satellite imagery and Hurricane Hunter turbulence
25:18 – Melissa’s record winds and shutdown-impacted missions
27:00 – Could Melissa have reached 190 mph?
29:00 – Sentinel-2 satellite captures Melissa’s eye in detail
31:00 – How high-res satellite imagery tracks storm motion
33:40 – Bermuda’s hurricane warning & storm path ahead
36:00 – OBX impacts expected from offshore Melissa swells
38:30 – Five more homes collapse in Buxton and Avon
40:30 – Highway 12 flooding and overwash footage
43:00 – Why Hatteras Island is so vulnerable to erosion
45:30 – Sam explains geography and failed nourishment projects
46:45 – Six straight weeks of coastal damage updates
47:40 – Outro & closing remarks
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...EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 5 MELISSA ABOUT TO MAKE LANDFALL IN JAMAICA... ...CATASTROPHIC WINDS, FLASH FLOODING, AND STORM SURGE OCCURRING ON
THE ISLAND...
Breaking coverage as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with catastrophic winds near 185 mph, storm surge up to 13 feet, and rainfall totals exceeding 30 inches.
Join James Brierton of the Carolina Weather Group and Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center, for the latest official update as the eye of Melissa crosses the island. Brennan details the immediate threats—life-threatening winds, flash flooding, landslides, and complete structural failure near the eyewall—while urging all residents to shelter in place.
Inside this video:
Real-time analysis of Melissa’s approach and eyewall structure
Live update from Dr. Brennan on rainfall, wind, and storm-surge impacts across Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas
Rare NOAA Hurricane Hunter footage from inside Melissa’s eyewall showing the “stadium effect” and near-200 mph winds
Discussion on outer impacts reaching the Carolina coast, including continued beach erosion and new home collapses in Buxton, NC
This is a historic and catastrophic hurricane, ranking among the strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin.
Stay tuned for continued coverage and live analysis on the Carolina Weather Net, and join us Wednesday at 9 PM ET for the next Carolina Weather Group podcast.
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The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. 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 as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
It’s a wild weather week across the Carolinas! 🌪️ James Brierton and Frank Strait are live for Episode 562 of the Carolina Weather Group with Stormy the Weather Cat making a cameo. We’re talking:Blowing dust at Charlotte Douglas Airport and gusty 30 mph winds turning the sky orangeTropical Storm Melissa spinning in the Caribbean — could it become a major hurricane?Drought conditions, fire danger, and the first freeze watch of the season in the North Carolina mountains ❄️Fall color updates from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, and Lake Lure 🍁Continuing recovery in western NC after Helene, and another Outer Banks home collapse 🌊Viewer Q&A: why you need redundant ways to receive weather alerts (weather radios, apps, etc.)Plus: local shoutouts, your live comments, and an early look at next week’s rain chances.📍 Recorded live October 23, 2025👕 Merch made locally in Wilmington, NC — shop now at Queensboro.com to support the show!#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcast📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. 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 as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
Two of the South’s most dedicated storm chasers, Brett Adair and Chris Jackson, join the Carolina Weather Group fresh off their trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where a powerful nor’easter battered the coastline.
They share what it was like witnessing the crashing surf, coastal flooding, and erosion first-hand — and what happened when NC 12 closed, trapping them on Hatteras Island as the storm raged. From dramatic scenes of homes teetering over the Atlantic to the tense moments wondering which structures might fall next, Brett and Chris recount the raw power of nature and the resilience of coastal communities.
👉 Hear how this nor’easter compares to hurricanes they’ve chased in the past and what it reveals about the future of North Carolina’s fragile barrier islands.
🌀 Guests: Brett Adair, Chris Jackson
🌊 Topics: Outer Banks erosion, coastal flooding, NC 12 closure, storm chasing, barrier island vulnerability
📍 Location: Hatteras Island, North Carolina
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The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. 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 as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
A powerful new coastal storm is taking shape off the Carolinas — and it’s bringing major flooding risks, pounding surf, and strong winds to the coast just days after king tides and ongoing erosion. 🌊
In this episode of the Carolina Weather Group, meteorologist Frank Strait breaks down the timeline for this developing nor’easter, expected to lash Charleston, Buxton, and the Outer Banks with high water and beach erosion. Reporter Sam Walker joins live from the coast to share the latest on conditions in Buxton, Rodanthe, and Ocracoke, where recent storms have already claimed multiple homes.
Then — go inside NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) in Asheville, North Carolina, where the nation’s official climate archives preserve weather records dating back to the 1700s. See rare artifacts and historic weather logs — from the first weather record at the South Pole, to Hurricane Helene, Mount St. Helens, and Ben Franklin’s handwritten observations.
Archivist Jason Cooper takes the Carolina Weather Group deep inside a vault holding more than 36,000 boxes and 120,000 microfilm reels of environmental data — everything from 19th-century weather logs and Civil War–era records to Ben Franklin’s weather notes and the first South Pole weather observation ever recorded.
See how NOAA preserves, digitizes, and protects these fragile documents from loss, and hear the incredible stories hidden within them — from the Iwo Jima weather records of World War II to the Mount St. Helens ash observations that changed forecasting forever.
📍 Filmed inside NOAA’s NCEI Archives in Asheville, North Carolina
🎙️ Featuring: Jason Cooper, NOAA Archivist
00:00:00 – Carolina Weather Group: Coastal Flood Impacts & NOAA Archive
00:00:14 – Opening and introductions from Charlotte & the Outer Banks
00:00:42 – Overview: Nor’easter forming off the Carolina coast
00:01:05 – Frank Strait: Storm setup and early model guidance
00:02:18 – Friday forecast: Winds, rain, and coastal impacts for SC
00:03:31 – Charleston king tides and potential major flooding
00:05:03 – Beach erosion and weekend improvements for South Carolina
00:06:41 – Sam Walker: Outer Banks erosion and home collapses
00:08:09 – Dare County emergency management urges early departures
00:09:46 – Third coastal storm since August; ongoing beach recovery
00:10:23 – Tropical Storm Jerry update and potential offshore effects
00:12:06 – Explaining “nor’easter” and why this storm is unnamed
00:14:24 – Flashback: Hurricane Matthew anniversary (2016)
00:15:21 – Transition: Inside NOAA’s National Weather Archive in Asheville
00:17:09 – Jason Cooper: Tour of NOAA’s 36,000-box climate archive
00:18:47 – How weather records are created, preserved, and digitized
00:20:17 – Historic records from Charleston (1830s) to Ben Franklin
00:22:31 – Iwo Jima, Ohio floods, and early Dakota Territory weather logs
00:24:17 – First South Pole weather record (1957) and its challenges
00:25:24 – Unique events in the archive: Hindenburg, Mt. St. Helens, Woodstock
00:27:54 – Personal reflections on Hurricane Helene and Asheville flooding
00:31:54 – Jared Rennie: Analyzing Helene’s one-in-1000-year rainfall
00:34:46 – Emotional and scientific look at the Helene disaster
00:38:00 – Evacuation, recovery, and NOAA’s storm data verification
00:52:40 – Closing thoughts: Data, resilience, and the Carolina spirit
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On this week’s Carolina Weather Group (Episode 559 – October 1, 2025), James Brierton, Frank Strait, Sam Walker, and Joseph Naven unpack the federal government shutdown — and what it really means for the National Weather Service, NOAA, and hurricane operations across the Southeast.
The team discusses:
What services will continue during the shutdown (like life-saving forecasts and warnings)
Why NOAA’s social media and hurricane hunter updates are temporarily paused
How Hurricane Imelda’s unexpected right turn spared most of the Carolinas
Breaking news from the Outer Banks, where at least seven homes have collapsed into the Atlantic near Buxton
How the shutdown complicates cleanup efforts on Cape Hatteras National Seashore
A look back one year after Hurricane Helene, with updates from Asheville’s River Arts District and CSX rail repairs across western North Carolina
Plus: NASCAR’s Charlotte fall weekend forecast, and a look back ten years to the 2015 South Carolina floods
Whether you’re in the Carolinas or beyond, this episode highlights how weather and government operations intersect — and how resilient our communities remain.
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is joined by the National Weather Service and state officials to discuss preparations for Tropical Depression Nine, the storm forecast to become Hurricane Imelda in the days ahead. Impacts to the Carolina coast are forecast to include heavy rain, gusty winds and rough surf.
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The National Hurricane Center has issued the first hurricane forecast cone for a storm system expected to become Imelda.
Impacts from Imelda are forecast to include heavy rain, gusty winds and rough surf along the Carolinas.
The storm is organizing itself just north of Cuba. Until it becomes better organized, the system is referred to as "Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine." It could become Tropical Depression Nine before assuming the Imelda name at the Tropical Storm or Hurricane stage.
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In September 2024, Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeastern United States, bringing deadly storm surge, destructive winds, tornadoes, and record-breaking rainfall. Combined with a rare Predecessor Rainfall Event (PRE), the storm caused catastrophic flooding across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, leaving behind nearly $80 billion in damage.
One year later, the Carolina Weather Group brings you this anniversary special report, filmed on location across the Carolinas, documenting the lasting damage, recovery efforts, and ongoing rebuilding.
In this program, we visit:
Asheville, NC, where the River Arts District became the epicenter of national flood coverage after the French Broad River engulfed buildings and crippled the city’s infrastructure.
Black Mountain and East Asheville, where residents endured devastating flash flooding with little access to outside help.
Fletcher, NC, where the French Broad River crested 10 feet higher than the infamous 1916 flood.
South Carolina Upstate communities, where hurricane-force winds up to 106 mph brought down trees and power lines.
NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) in Asheville, where scientists managed without power or water to preserve vital U.S. climate archives.
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office, where forecasters issued life-saving warnings while enduring the storm themselves.
This anniversary documentary blends firsthand accounts, scientific analysis, and official data to provide one of the most complete records yet of Hurricane Helene’s impact on the Carolinas and Appalachia.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Hurricane Helene’s Landfall and Damage Overview
02:00 – On Location in Asheville: One Year After the Storm
04:30 – The River Arts District: Epicenter of Flooding and Destruction
07:15 – French Broad River Flooding: Buildings, Cars, and Infrastructure Lost
10:00 – Landslides and Debris Flows Across Appalachia
12:30 – Evan Fisher Joins: Walking Through Asheville’s Recovery
16:00 – Comparing Helene to the 1916 Flood in Western North Carolina
19:45 – Black Mountain: Floodwaters Overwhelm Neighborhoods
23:00 – Community Meetings and Radio: How Residents Stayed Informed
26:00 – Search, Rescue, and Reunification: Stories of Survival
30:00 – Inside NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (Asheville)
34:00 – Protecting America’s Weather Archives During the Storm
38:00 – Rainfall Data and “1-in-1,000-Year” Event Analysis
41:00 – National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg: Messaging a Catastrophic Storm
44:00 – Closing Reflections: Damage, Recovery, and Rebuilding the Carolinas
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Tropical Storm Humberto officially formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday. It is one of two areas of tropical development being monitored by the WCNC Weather Impact Team.
At 5 p.m., NOAA's National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced that Tropical Storm Humberto had officially developed about 550 miles northeast of the Leeward Islands, moving northwest at 15 mph with sustained winds of 40 mph. Prior to 5 p.m., forecasters had been monitoring the area under the name Invest 93L, which denotes it as an area of potential tropical development.
There’s also another system nearby, Invest 94L, which could interact with Humberto and add more uncertainty to the forecast. The National Hurricane Center notes that confidence in the track beyond Day 3 is lower than usual, giving the potential impacts of both the cold front and Invest 94L on Humberto.
Invest 94L has an 80% of developing into an organized system. If it were to reach tropical storm status with winds of 39 mph, it would receive the name Imelda.
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It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene devastated the Carolinas — from catastrophic flooding in Asheville and the French Broad River Valley to the ongoing recovery in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. In this special Carolina Weather Group podcast, James Brierton talks with WCNC's Brad Panovich and WFMY's Tim Buckley, as they reflect on the storm’s impacts, the lessons still being learned, and the striking parallels to past events like Hurricane Ivan (2004) and the 1916 flood.This special presentation originally aired as "Live Weather Impact," which streams weeknights at 6:30 p.m. on WCNC+ and WFMY+. Stream for free on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple and more.In this episode, we take you to Lake Lure where recovery continues, explore how back-to-back storms magnify impacts, and discuss why inland flooding remains the Carolinas’ most dangerous hurricane threat. Plus, we break down this week’s growing drought concerns, what it means for fall wildfire season, and why history matters when preparing for future storms.📍 Topics covered:Lake Lure and Chimney Rock recovery one year after HeleneAsheville & French Broad River flooding impactsThe legacy of Hurricane Ivan (2004) & Frances’ back-to-back floodingWhy mountains amplify rainfall and landslide risksInland hurricane threats: flooding, landslides, and communication challengesExpanding drought in the Carolinas and wildfire concerns heading into fallStorms discussed:Hurricane Helene (2024)Hurricane Ivan (2004)Hurricane Frances (2004)Hurricane Katrina (2005)Hurricane Floyd (1999)Hurricane Dennis (1999)Hurricane Sandy (2012)Hurricane Irene (2011)Hurricane Erin (2025)Tropical Storm Gabrielle (2025)📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. 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 as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
With this Wednesday marking the average peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, the Carolina Weather Group is revisiting some of our most memorable hurricane interviews, including WCNC forecaster Larry Sprinkle, former WBTV chief meteorologist Eric Thomas, and then-National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham, who now oversees all of the National Weather Service. In 2019, Scotty Powell, Evan Fisher, and Chris Jackson visits the NOAA's Hurricane Awareness Tour at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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It's Labor Day week, and as summer comes to a close, it's an extended road trip edition of the Carolina Weather Group!Texas Republicans have recently proposed moving a space vehicle - potentially Space Shuttle Discovery - to Texas. Join James and Tim for a never-before-seen look at their July 2023 railfanning road trip, where they also stopped at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly, VA) to see Space Shuttle Discovery and explore what the museum offers todayThen stay tuned for our original road trip adventure, where James and Tim take you to the legendary Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, Pennsylvania. 📅 Filmed: July 2023📍 Locations: Horseshoe Curve (Altoona, PA); Udvar-Hazy Center (Chantilly, VA)If you love railroads, space history, and nerdy roadtrips, you’re in the right place. Like, subscribe, and drop your favorite Horseshoe Curve or Discovery memory in the comments!📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. 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 as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.#CarolinaWeatherGroup #HorseshoeCurve #UdvarHazy #SpaceShuttleDiscovery #Railfanning #Smithsonian #ChantillyVA #AltoonaPA