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Carolina Weather Group

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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 f... more

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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 traf... more

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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... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

John Banghoff
Representative from Weatherfront, lead developer Dylan Steinkruger mentioned; presenting Weatherfront on the show
Weatherfront
Episode: Earthquakes in Venezuela, Carolina Drought, & exploring Weatherfront app! | Ep. 589
Evan Bentley
Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NOAA Storm Prediction Center
NOAA Storm Prediction Center
Episode: SPC's new conditional intensity categories | Ep. 587
David Bilstrom
Firefighter and WatchDuty app advocate
WatchDuty
Episode: Tracking Wildfires with WatchDuty, Charlotte's Radar Void & Weekend Forecast | Ep. 585
Robbie Berg
Aerospace meteorologist from the National Hurricane Center
National Hurricane Center
Episode: How NHC is Improving Hurricane Forecasts | Ep. 584
Shel Winkley
Meteorologist from Climate Central
Climate Central
Episode: Climate change worsens the severe drought impacting most of the U.S | Ep. 583
Dan Whitaker
Lead storm chaser representing Greensboro on CWG panel
National Weather Service? (guest reference not explicit)
Episode: SHOCKING! Lightning Strikes Feet Away + Hurricane Prep 2026 | Ep. 582
Frank Strait
CWG panelist based in Columbia, South Carolina
CWG panelist
Episode: SHOCKING! Lightning Strikes Feet Away + Hurricane Prep 2026 | Ep. 582
Joseph Navin
On-assignment guest discussing rail infrastructure recovery in Western North Carolina
Norfolk Southern (on assignment)
Episode: Drought-fueled fires burning | Ep. 580
Greg Fischl
Meteorologist providing regional weather insights, recently relocated to Raleigh
WCNC (previously) / Raleigh-area broadcaster
Episode: Drought-fueled fires burning | Ep. 580

Hosts

James Brierton
Host of The Carolina Weather Group / Carolina Weather Group.
Greg Fischl
Host/forecaster with regional weather insights.
Frank Strait
Co-host and forecaster contributor; panelist with meteorology expertise.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
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    A new one for me but love it

    Apple Podcasts
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    Cookie1953
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Excellent for broadcasters and weather enthusiasts, could feature more actionable prep tips.
Strong guest diversity including NASA and radar education.
Provides solid meteorology with practical, region-focused insights.

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SPC's new conditional intensity categories | Ep. 587
Q: Evan, can you explain what the new intensity categories cover for tornadoes, wind, and hail?
The new system adds three intensity levels for tornadoes and two for hail, plus a wind intensity component, to express how strong the event could be within a given risk level; it aims to convey the likely maximum intensity in addition to the probability, helping broadcasters and the public understand potential impacts.
Earthquakes in Venezuela, Carolina Drought, & exploring Weatherfront app! | Ep. 589
Q: On the web version, I sounded much easier to do the manual storm tracking than on the phone version. Is that just because I have a fat thumb, or is it really more difficult on the phone?
John Banghoff explains that storm tracking is native to the web app and not yet ported to iOS or Android; the web interface offers full functionality, while the mobile apps will gain parity as development continues.
Drought-fueled fires burning | Ep. 580
Q: What should residents do right now to mitigate the drought impacts at home or work?
Listen to burn bans and water restrictions, conserve water where possible, monitor local water sources, and adopt practical conservation habits like shorter showers and full loads to help stretch supplies.
Drought-fueled fires burning | Ep. 580
Q: Tell us about the drought webinar and what viewers can expect to learn.
The NC drought advisory panel will discuss what's driving the drought, comparisons to 2007, current impacts on water resources and fire danger, and what El Niño could mean for the rest of the year, along with forecast outlook.
Did the "Moderate Risk" Bust? 🌪️ Monday Storm Analysis [Ep. 576]
Q: Can you give us a summarization, Clay, for anyone who hasn't quite gotten there yet on what changes the SPC is making this season?
Clay explains the new hash marks and intensity probability groups, focusing on conveying confidence and intensity more clearly, with higher emphasis on the strongest tornado probabilities and local effects.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carolina Weather Group

What is Carolina Weather Group about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A science-leaning, regionally focused weather show that blends meteorology with on-the-ground reporting, spaceflight context, and public-facing risk communication. Across episodes, listeners get deep dives into forecasting methods, hazard visualization (cones, wind, rain, and surge), drought and wildfire updates, and live storm coverage, with frequent guests from national and local meteorology, NASA, and emergency management. The format often combines expert analysis, practical safety tips for residents, and behind-the-scenes viewing of how forecasts are communicated to broadcasters and the public. Noteworthy are the frequent spaceflight and Artemis II discussions, hands-on radar education, and a regional emphasis on the Carolinas, making i... more

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3. David Bilstrom
4. Robbie Berg
5. Shel Winkley
6. Dan Whitaker
7. Frank Strait
8. Joseph Navin

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