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The Carolina Weather Group delivers in-depth coverage of a high-impact week across the Carolinas as a destructive nor'easter and peak astronomical king tides batter the coast while severe drought tightens its grip inland. In this episode, Sam Walker reports live from the Outer Banks on the catastrophic damage along N.C. Highway 12 that has breached protective dunes, washed out pavement, and completely severed ground access to Hatteras Island. Further south along the Grand Strand, Scotty Powell provides boots-on-the-ground reporting from Garden City, South Carolina, documenting severe king tide flooding inundating coastal streets and neighborhoods. From Raleigh, veteran meteorologist Greg Fishel breaks down the synoptic meteorological setup, explaining the coastal low pressure system, persistent onshore wind flow, and stalled upper-level pattern behind the ongoing surge. Turning inland, Frank Strait analyzes rapidly expanding drought conditions and rising wildfire hazards across South Carolina and North Carolina, followed by a discussion with host James Brierton spotlighting the Columbia Integrated Weather Team (IWT) and its mission to unify hazardous weather communication between meteorologists and emergency managers. The broadcast wraps with a complete regional Halloween trick-or-treat forecast covering temperatures and sky conditions from the Blue Ridge Mountains down to the Atlantic beaches.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Carolina Weather Group for more live launch coverage, severe weather updates, storm tracking, and weekly weather podcasts!🌦️ CONNECT WITH US:• Facebook: facebook.com/carolinaweathergroup• X (Twitter): @CarolinaWxGroup• Listen to the Podcast: Search "Carolina Weather Group" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!Stream live storm updates 24/7: https://youtube.com/live/STPRDdhGiqU?feature=share📹 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.

A coastal Nor'easter has once again damaged NC 12 and emergency ferry service has begun for the second time in weeks.Damage to the critical Outer Banks highway has occurred on Pea Island, at the exact spot where the road was damaged during the last coastal storm. With the road closed until further notice, the NCDOT has resumed emergency ferry service between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe.There is currently no road access to Hatteras Island.The storm, now considered Subtropical Storm Josephine, continues to pose a flooding and beach erosion threat to OBX.Sam Walker reports live from the Outer Banks alongside James Brierton from Charlotte.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Carolina Weather Group for more live launch coverage, severe weather updates, storm tracking, and weekly weather podcasts!🌦️ CONNECT WITH US:• Facebook: facebook.com/carolinaweathergroup• X (Twitter): @CarolinaWxGroup• Listen to the Podcast: Search "Carolina Weather Group" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!Stream live storm updates 24/7: https://youtube.com/live/F0GQWljh9hI?feature=share📹 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.

As Hurricane Isaias nears landfall along the Gulf Coast, the Carolina Weather Group delivers a full breakdown of expected impacts across North and South Carolina.

In this special report, James Brierton analyzes the timeline, track, and severe risks facing our region this weekend:

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Severe Weather & Tornado Threat: Breakdown of the SPC risk zones across SC and GA (including Savannah, Charleston, Columbia, and Augusta) starting Friday night through Saturday.

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Rainfall & Flood Outlook: Rainfall expectations ranging from localized heavy downpours (up to 6+ inches) along coastal and mountain areas to surprisingly dry gaps in central region zones.

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Coastal Inundation: Tidal flooding, beach erosion, and storm surge risks from Wilmington down to Charleston and Fort Pulaski.

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Mountain Wind Warnings: High wind warnings for Western NC with gusts expected up to 50–60 mph.

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Safety & Preparedness: Key advice on charging devices, setting up weather alert systems, and staying weather aware overnight.

📡 Stay Ahead of the Storm: Tune into our 24/7 stream, the Carolina Weather Net, on the Carolina Weather Group YouTube channel for live radar, skycams, real-time warnings, and updated track information all weekend long.

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into a hurricane soon. The Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft are currently flying through the storm to take real-time wind observations. We're awaiting the breaking news upgrade on the storm's strength.Plus we're live with the latest Hurricane Isaias track: Where the storm is expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding and even isolated tornadoes.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Carolina Weather Group for more live launch coverage, severe weather updates, storm tracking, and weekly weather podcasts!🌦️ CONNECT WITH US:• Facebook: facebook.com/carolinaweathergroup• X (Twitter): @CarolinaWxGroup• Listen to the Podcast: Search "Carolina Weather Group" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!📹 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.

NC 12 has partly reopened after a strong Nor'easter damaged the vital road on the Outer Banks. Sam Walker live with the latest on the repairs.Plus, a couple stranded on Hatteras Island were determined to wed even when the road closure kept their guests away. They join us live to tell us how the locals made their big day special!Meteorologist Greg Fishel with the latest on the El Nino, which is creating powerful hurricanes in the Pacific and no hurricanes in the Atlantic.Plus James Brierton visits Chimney Rock on the anniversary of Hurricane Helene. What we learned from Mayor Peter O'Leary and and Governor Josh Stein.00:00 - Show Intro & Welcome01:11 - Greg Fischel on El Niño & Atlantic Hurricane Quiet06:49 - Outer Banks Nor'easter: NC Hwy 12 Damage & Emergency Ferries14:57 - The Ultimate OBX Wedding Story: Jayden Sink & Kimberly Laprad42:48 - Carolina Weather Group Forecast with Frank Strait57:05 - Hurricane Helene 2-Year Anniversary: Chimney Rock Recovery with Gov. Josh Stein #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 years after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, NC Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson joins the Carolina Weather Group for a special landmark 600th episode. Secretary Wilson sits down with James Brierton, Sam Walker, and Greg Fishel to discuss the state of recovery across the mountains, funding distribution for water infrastructure, private property debris cleanup, landslide mapping, dam safety, microgrids, and the future of early warning systems. Plus, the panel discusses coastal resiliency efforts, beach erosion in Buxton, and flood mitigation strategies across North Carolina river basins.This interview was available early to our YouTube Members and Patreon Supporters. Consider joining today to help support the Carolina Weather Group!📹 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.comCHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction & Episode 600 Milestone00:35 - 2 Years Post-Helene: State of Recovery & Water Infrastructure Funding02:45 - Bat Cave Cleanup & $18M EPA Private Property Debris Grants05:48 - Landslide Mapping & Restricted Infrastructure Funding07:10 - Landslide Early Warning Systems & WNC Cell Coverage Challenges09:35 - Deployment of Solar & Battery Powered Microgrids in WNC10:55 - What Resiliency Means & The Flood Resiliency Blueprint13:35 - French Broad River Basin Projects & Uniqueness of Hurricane Helene15:40 - High-Hazard Dam Safety, Inspections & Lake Lure/Lake Adger Updates18:30 - Coastal Resiliency & $16M+ Coastal Community Grants (New Bern, Nags Head, Duck)20:45 - Buxton & Outer Banks Beach Erosion, Home Collapses & Coastal Regulations24:38 - Heavy Rainfall Threats in Southeast NC (PTC 8 & Brunswick County Growth)26:52 - Closing Remarks & DEQ Partnership with Local Communities#HurricaneHelene #NorthCarolina #NCDEQ #NCWX #CarolinaWeatherGroup #Resilience #Landslides #DamSafety #OuterBanks

Join James, Frank, and Greg for Episode 599 of the Carolina Weather Group as they kicking off the show with live coverage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base!

The team breaks down current weather trends and what to expect across the region:

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch: Live coverage, stage separation, and booster landing commentary from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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El Niño Deep Dive: Greg explores how a strong El Niño pattern is impacting Atlantic hurricane activity and sea surface temperatures.

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Carolina Weather & Rain Outlook: Frank provides the forecast for North and South Carolina, including late-summer heat, creeping dew points, and upcoming rain chances.

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Southwest Flooding: Details on monsoon moisture and flash flooding across Arizona.

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Bristol Motor Speedway Forecast: Weekend race weather update for Thursday through Saturday.

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Air Force One Visit: Brief note on President Biden’s arrival at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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The Carolina Weather Group breaks down the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season as it reaches its climatological peak on September 10 with unusually quiet tropical conditions.Panelists Sam Walker, Frank Strait, and Greg Fishel discuss how a strong El Niño pattern and high vertical wind shear are suppressing tropical development in the Atlantic main development region. The team analyzes ocean temperature anomalies, potential homegrown storm setups along lingering cold fronts, recent severe weather impacts across the Carolinas, and a look ahead to the upcoming weekly forecast. The episode concludes with a special preview of the podcast’s 25th-anniversary retrospective on the weather and personal memories of September 11, 2001.🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores...💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawx...🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: / carolinaweathergroup 💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com 🌤️ ABOUT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUPThe 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.

What do you actually remember about September 11th, 2001? If you were a 10-year-old sitting in a fifth-grade classroom, the answer is likely a haze of fragmented details, strange rumors, and missing pieces. In this special 25th-anniversary retrospective, host James Brierton reunites with his former Long Island classmates—Alejandra Spoonley, Nanci Helmle and Dominic Siggilino — along with their fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Jeff Netter, and family members who were in lower Manhattan that morning. Together, they sit down to untangle false memories, compare notes, and solve a 25-year-old mystery: what was really happening behind the scenes while the adults in their lives kept on a calm poker face? By gathering these different perspectives—from a teacher in the corner listening to a boombox through headphones, to a child watching classmates vanish one by one as the classroom phone rang off the hook, to an uncle escaping the collapse of 7 World Trade Center—this episode pieced together a story none of them could fully see on their own. It’s an intimate exploration of childhood innocence, protective silence, community drama, and how we pass these memories down to a new generation.

The Chase for the Championship kicks off in our backyard at Darlington Raceway, and it’s going to be a hot one! Join Meteorologist Scotty Powell from the Carolina Weather Group as he breaks down the weekend forecast for all the racing action in Darlington County, South Carolina.

Weekend Weather Highlights:

Friday: Festivities kick off with the hauler parade and charity events under hot conditions.

Saturday (Fleetio 200): Expect extremely hot conditions during the day with high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s and heat index values topping 100°F. Staying hydrated is key! Conditions will begin to cool down as the race kicks off around 7:30 PM.

Sunday (Cook Out Southern 500): A slightly cooler day with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, but heat indices will still hover near 100°F. Watch out for a 30% chance of isolated pop-up thunderstorms between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Keep a rain jacket handy!

Heading to the track? Remember to stay cool, drink plenty of water, and apply sunscreen!

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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.

Stay ahead of the late-summer heatwave across North and South Carolina with Episode 597 of the Carolina Weather Group!

In this episode, James Brierton, Frank Strait, and Greg Fischel break down record-breaking September temperatures, heat indexes topping triple digits, severe thunderstorm risks, and current Southeast drought conditions. Plus, Sam Walker sits down with NASA program scientist Dr. Dominic Benford to discuss the groundbreaking Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch and its mission to study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets.

We also analyze the impacts of Tropical Storm Edouard flooding in Texas, examine subsurface Pacific Ocean temperature anomalies, and detail what a strong El Niño means for the upcoming East Coast winter weather outlook.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Cold Open: Myrtle Beach Pier Fireworks & Triangle Storm Reports

01:53 Carolinas Heat Wave: Record September Highs & Power Outages

06:35 NASA Interview: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Mission

27:54 Carolinas Local Weather Forecast: Extreme Heat & Severe Storm Risks

40:05 Southeast Drought Monitor Update

41:35 Tropical Storm Edouard Rain Totals & National Flash Flooding

48:08 El Niño Pacific Ocean Update & Winter Weather Snow Outlook

55:15 "Too Many Tabs": Remnants of Hurricane Ida & East Pacific Tropical Activity

1:00:10 Gamecock Football Kickoff Weather Trends & Solar Equinox Science

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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 Carolina Weather Group reflects on the upcoming 30th anniversary of Hurricane Fran (1996). National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Bright joins the panel to discuss the storm's history, coastal impacts, and the upcoming NWS webinar. Meteorologist Greg Fishel shares personal stories, archival broadcast footage, and an analysis of Fran's last-minute track shift right over Raleigh.

JOIN THEIR WEBINAR: https://www.weather.gov/ilm/HurricaneFran

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch Visits NC State:

Panelist Sam Walker recaps his experience covering NASA astronaut Christina Koch's return to NC State University. Learn about the public celebration, the naming of Christina Koch Hall, and her new signature Howling Cow ice cream flavor: *Howling at the Moon*!

SpaceX Falcon 9 "Jellyfish" & Space Launch Spotting:

The team looks at striking photos of the recent SpaceX Falcon 9 launch captured from North Carolina, featuring the spectacular "jellyfish" effect created by second-stage exhaust high in the atmosphere.

Friday Storm Risk:

A breakdown of upcoming rainfall and severe weather risks for the Carolinas heading into the weekend.

Lunar Eclipse:

Viewing details for the upcoming partial lunar eclipse.

El Niño Outlook:

Greg Fishel breaks down the latest sea surface temperature anomalies and subsurface heat in the Pacific.🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS📹 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 🌤️ ABOUT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUPThe 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 Carolina Weather Group looks back on the fifth anniversary of Tropical Storm Fred, which brought deadly tornadoes and flooding to the Carolinas.This week, we revisit our broadcast from August 2021 featuring WLOS's Jason Boyer and WCNC's Chris Mulcahy.#northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwxSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweatherSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroupVISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe Carolina Weather Net is a broadcast of the Carolina Weather Group, which 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, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.

In this live "Shooting the Breeze" episode, James Brereton and Frank Strait break down an action-packed week of weather across the Carolinas and beyond!The team covers recent severe downpours and flash flooding in Columbia, SC—including a submerged car on Whaley Street—and tracks live severe thunderstorm warnings in real time across Upstate South Carolina. Plus, Greg Fishel checks in (fresh from band rehearsal!) with a detailed El Niño status update that could signal historical climate impacts heading into winter.🌩️ In This Episode:Severe Weather & SC Flooding: A look at torrential rain totals, notorious flood spots in Columbia, and live radar tracking.Tropics Update: Breaking down Tropical Storm Cristobal, Saharan dust in the Atlantic, and Potential Tropical Cyclone 1C taking aim at Hawaii.Greg Fischel’s El Niño Briefing: CPC temperature anomalies, oceanic gradients, European model trends, and what a record-setting El Niño means for winter.The Sizzling Carolinas Forecast: Dangerous heat indices approaching 110 and mid-90s to triple-digit highs standard for the week ahead.00:00 - Welcome & "Shooting the Breeze" Intro03:00 - Columbia, SC Flash Flooding & CoCoRaHS Rain Totals10:00 - Midwest Wind Damage & NWS Warning Tech Issues15:15 - Tropical Update: Cristobal, Atlantic Dust & Hawaii Threat33:55 - Greg Fischel's El Niño Forecast & Model Outlook43:30 - Live Radar Tracking: Upstate SC Storms47:30 - Extended Heatwave & Weekend Carolinas Forecast01:04:00 - Greg Joins Live + Union/Chester Severe Warnings & Wrap-Up🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS📹 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 🌤️ ABOUT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUPThe 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 episode of the Carolina Weather Group, the panel breaks down recent extreme weather events across North Carolina and the Southeast.

💧 WFMY Chief Meteorologist Tim Buckley joins to discuss catastrophic flash flooding in Surry County, including historic river rises along the Ararat River, massive road washouts in Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain, and how tropical moisture can trigger sudden localized emergencies.

🌪️ Next, Clay Cheney from the National Weather Service (Greenville-Spartanburg) busts the myth that tornadoes don't happen in the mountains, sharing details from a recent storm survey confirming an EF-0 tornado in Madison County, NC.

⛈️ Finally, meteorologists Greg Fischel and Frank Strait provide a comprehensive update on building El Niño conditions, summer forecast trends, and the latest Atlantic hurricane season outlook.

00:00 - Introduction & Current Radar

05:11 - Surry County Flash Flooding Analysis with Tim Buckley

18:02 - Flash Flood Warnings & Emergency Alerts (NWS Perspective)

22:00 - Triad Supercell & Wall Cloud Tracking

26:24 - Debunking Mountain Tornado Myths: Madison County EF-0 Survey with Clay Cheney

36:34 - Straight-Line Wind vs. Tornadic Damage Indicators

48:56 - Carolinas Weekly Forecast & Coastal Disturbance

01:01:16 - Drought Outlook & Regional Rain Improvements

01:02:45 - El Niño Update & Walker Circulation Deep-Dive with Greg Fischel

01:12:27 - Carolina Weather Group Overtime: WPC Outlook Changes & Historical Tornado Outbreaks

Plus the latest on the drought, the hurricane season and El Niño.

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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.

This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we're setting the stage for a severe storm and flooding threat just now getting underway.Slow-moving thunderstorms could bring several inches of (badly needed) rain to the Carolinas -- but at a rate and within a time frame that could cause a significant flash flood threat.Plus some of these storms could produce damaging winds and lightning.We're checking the radar live, walking you through the hour-by-hour, and breaking down the impacts of the impending weather.🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS📹 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 🌤️ ABOUT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUPThe 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 Carolina Weather Group welcomes Watch Duty back to the show to talk about their expansion into flooding events.🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS📹 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 🌤️ ABOUT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUPThe 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.

Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we talk with Kelly Wells from the North Carolina Department of Transportation about the relaunched drivenc.gov website. Wells provides a walkthrough of the new site, which features over 1,000 live streaming traffic cameras across the state. The site includes map layers for traffic congestion, road closures, incidents, road work, and weather events. Users can view real-time conditions for ferries and rest areas, and see the warnings currently displayed on highway message signs. The site also integrates weather radar, National Weather Service alerts, and weather forecasts directly onto the map. Through the "My Drive NC" feature, travelers can select favorite cameras, save routes, and draw custom regions on the map to receive targeted email or text alerts for road conditions. The platform also feeds this traffic data to navigation apps like Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, and TomTom. NCDOT monitors the roads using five traffic management centers across the state, which now receive proactive push alerts for traffic incidents. A Drive NC mobile app is also now available for download.Also in this episode, Sam Walker details traffic management on the Outer Banks, including the Barco diversion at the intersection of US 158 and NC 168, which is used during hurricane evacuations to divert traffic away from bridge-tunnels in Virginia. Frank Strait provides the Carolina weather forecast, tracking ongoing flash flood warnings and severe thunderstorms. He outlines an incoming heatwave that will bring high temperatures near 100 degrees and heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees, before a cold front brings cooling showers by Sunday and Monday.The panel also discusses the CoCoRaHS rain gauge network, a destructive 4th of July thunderstorm in New York, and Colorado State University's updated forecast lowering the season's prediction to nine named storms. 🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS📹 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 🌤️ ABOUT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUPThe 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 future of Carolina's first commercial radio station, WBT 1110 AM, seems questionable - at best. Big broadcast companies are moving away from news radio formats, with their regular weathercast formats. Some big stations are shutting down or moving off the dial. Even Canada's national weather arm is shutting down their verison of NOAA weather radio, with the United States agency examining its next steps for the over-the-air weather service.Where does radio go from here? We're talking with Johnny Caudle, a broadcaster, weathercaster and digital reporter based in North Carolina. 🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS📹 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 🌤️ ABOUT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUPThe 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.

Tonight on a very special edition of the Carolina Weather Group, we are pull off a broadcasting first and tracking breaking news from every corner of the globe! 🚢 LIVE FROM THE ATLANTIC OCEANHost Greg Fischel makes history as the first CWG panelist to broadcast live via satellite from a moving cruise ship deck in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean! Greg checks in between a private island and Nassau, Bahamas, to share his tropical observations and preview his upcoming excursion to Atlantis. 💥 BREAKING GLOBAL EARTHQUAKE NEWSWe shift to major breaking seismic activity reported across the globe. We break down the initial data from the USGS: Venezuela: A massive dual earthquake event (7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes occurring just 40 seconds apart) causes building collapses and power grid failures. We look at how seismographs as far away as Jenkinsville, SC, felt the planet shake. Japan: A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake triggers close attention in the Pacific Rim. California: Northern California gets rattled by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake north of San Francisco. 📱 EXPLORING WEATHERFRONTJohn Banghoff, operational meteorologist from State College, PA, joins the show to give us a tour of the innovative weather visualization tool, Weatherfront. John breaks down their highly requested new desktop web app, advanced customizable street-level mapping, and a powerful time-of-arrival tracking tool. Plus, he shares an exclusive sneak peek and pro-tip for Android users awaiting the upcoming mobile launch! 🔥 THE CAROLINAS FORECAST: DANGEROUS HEAT & SEVERE DROUGHTFrank Strait details a temporary dry and beautiful reprieve before a massive upper-level ridge sets up shop, triggering a dangerous summer heat spell with triple-digit temperatures. We also check out the staggering statistics on our ongoing exceptional drought —exploring exactly how many inches of rain cities like Raleigh and Charlotte need to fully recover. Finally, we review a National Weather Service storm survey confirming 50–70 mph straight-line wind damage in Currituck, NC. Follow Weatherfront:💻 Try the web app: http://app.weatherfront.com 🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GET PERKS📹 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 🌤️ ABOUT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUPThe 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. #HurricaneSeason #NOAA #NationalHurricaneCenter #CarolinaWeather #WeatherForecasting #TropicalStorms #Meteorology