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The Carolina Weather Group is a weekly talk show 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!

  1. 6D AGO · BONUS

    🎉 Carolina Weather Group 500th Episode: The Complete 1-hour IBHS Special | Encore Presentation

    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.

    1h 1m

  2. OCT 30

    Hurricane Melissa's 185 MPH Winds, OBX Homes Collapse Again, & New Hurricane History Map [Ep. 563]

    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 #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://carolina

    53 min

  3. OCT 28 · BONUS

    Destructive Hurricane Melissa making Jamaica landfall [Breaking news update]

    ...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. #HurricaneMelissa #MichaelBrennan #NationalHurricaneCenter #HurricaneHunters #Jamaica #CarolinaWeatherGroup #ExtremeWeather #Category5 #LiveUpdate #NOAA 📹 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.com 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.

    11 min

  4. OCT 23

    Blowing Dust in Charlotte, Hurricane Melissa Forms, and Fall Weather [Podcast Ep. 562]

    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.

    57 min

  5. OCT 16

    Trapped on Hatteras: Storm Chasers Ride Out Outer Banks Nor’easter [Ep. 561]

    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 #OuterBanks #Hatteras #StormChasing #NorEaster #CarolinaWeatherGroup #CoastalErosion #NC12 #HatterasIsland #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.com 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.

    58 min

  6. OCT 9

    Coastal flood impacts from new storm + Inside NOAA's weather archive [Ep. 560]

    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 #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.com

    53 min

  7. OCT 2

    Federal government shutdown impact on weather, Imelda's turn, Buxton home collapses [Ep. 559]

    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. #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.com 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.

    56 min

  8. SEP 27 · BONUS

    Tracking Imelda: South Carolina briefing on Tropical Depression Nine [Live]

    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. #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.com 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.

    40 min
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The Carolina Weather Group is a weekly talk show 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!

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  • Creator
    CarolinaWeatherGroup.com
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    662
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CarolinaWeatherGroup.com
  • Show Website
    Carolina Weather Group

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