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October 24, 2024 Helene: A 1,000-year event that could happen again sooner [Podcast Ep. 514]
When it comes to the chances another Helene-like storm could hit the Carolinas in the future, it's really a matter of when and not if. Could it be in another 100 years? Another 500 years? Another 1,000 years? Or could a changing climate dramatically increase the reoccurrence of these events?
This week on the Carolina Weather Group, Corey Davis, the assistant state climatologist for North Carolina, explains why a 1-in-1000-year event like Helene could happen again much sooner.
The widespread flooding washing over – and washing out – towns and roadways after Helene was uncomfortably similar to the scenes in eastern North Carolina following Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Florence in 2018. And once again, the major city in the region – Wilmington then, Asheville now – had its interstate connections severed by the flooding.
In addition to those similar impacts, one way of comparing events on opposite ends of the state is using rainfall return intervals, which frame a specific amount over a certain duration as the likelihood of occurring in any given year, such a 1-in-100 year event, with a 1% chance of occurring.
While imperfect due to its lack of recent updates, the most comprehensive return frequency data comes from NOAA’s Atlas 14 product. That showed totals from Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight earlier this summer as roughly 1-in-500 year events, with the totals in excess of 30 inches during Florence classified as worse than 1-in-1000 year events.
Helene's daily rainfall total of 11.89 inches in Celo equals the 1-in-500 year total per Atlas 14. In Asheville, the three-day total of almost 14 inches goes well beyond the 1-in-1000 year total for a 72-hour period, which Atlas 14 cites as 11.4 inches. Likewise, the 24.41 inches over three days at Mount Mitchell is off the charts compared to the noted 1-in-1000 year amount of 16.5 inches.
Yet another event of this magnitude within the state offers even more evidence that our climate is changing, and in extreme ways. The rapid intensification of Helene over the Gulf, the amount of moisture available in its surrounding environment, and its manifestation as locally heavy – and in some cases, historically unheard of – rainfall amounts are all known side effects of a warmer atmosphere.
Read more from Corey on their climate blog: https://climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2024/09/rapid-reaction-historic-flooding-follows-helene-in-western-nc/
Or see what state climatologist Dr. Kathie Dello co-wrote on the topic: https://www.wcnc.com/article/tech/science/climate-science/why-historically-rare-storms-carolinas-geography-climate-change/275-cea5e372-2ca1-454d-ab5a-8d94fcc94d55
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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.
1 hr 7 min
October 17, 2024 Helene knocked US' weather archives offline [Podcast Ep. 513]
#helene #hurricane #tropics #severeweather #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast
When Hurricane Helene flooded the mountains of western North Carolina causing widespread power outages, destruction and evacuations, the nation's weather archives went offline.

That's because the data lives in Asheville, North Carolina at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, where the government archives and backups more than 60 petabytes of historical weather data.

In just the past week, as Helene relief efforts continue across the region, NCEI has been able to return products and services to online status. While many data products continue to be updated as a result of the outage caused by Hurricane Helene, the center says they're most grateful all of their employees and staff have been accounted for. Additionally, all data holdings –including paper and film records– were unharmed in the storm.

This week on the Carolina Weather Group, NCEI's Jared Rennie returns to the show to discuss the restoration of services, his experience with Helene and the remaining needs of his community in the aftermath of the storm.

If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon. The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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54 min
October 15, 2024 Helene recovery in North Carolina: FEMA and Gov. Cooper Tues., Oct 15, 2024 [Briefing]
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will join North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for a press briefing to provide an update on local and federal response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.

Helene caused a major flooding disaster in the Carolinas. The federal government has declared the western North Carolina mountains a major disaster area.

For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211.

To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386.

The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

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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.
42 min
October 10, 2024 Hurricane Milton makes landfall + Helene recovery continues in the Carolinas [Podcast Ep. 512]
Hurricane Milton has made landfall in Florida as disaster recovery continues in the Carolinas after Helene. Tonight, the Carolina Weather Group is live in the Florida landfall -- and talking with Evan Fisher about life in Asheville after Helene.

Across both North Carolina and South Carolina, a million and a half Carolinians remain without power.

The federal government has declared the western North Carolina mountains a major disaster area.

For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211.

To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386.

The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

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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.
1 hr 14 min
October 09, 2024 Helene recovery in North Carolina: Gov. Cooper Wed., Oct. 9, 2024 [Briefing]

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and other state officials hold a briefing to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts from Helene.

Helene has caused a major flooding disaster in the Carolinas.
Communities remain cut off from the outside world with limited-to-no power or communication. Others have had to flee their homes to escape the rising flood waters brought on by Helene.

Across both North Carolina and South Carolina, a million and a half Carolinians remain without power.

The federal government has declared the western North Carolina mountains a major disaster area.

For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211.

To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386.

The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

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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.
54 min
October 07, 2024 Helene in South Carolina: Gov. McMaster emergency relief briefing Mon., Oct. 7, 2024 [Briefing]
#helene #hurricane #tropics #severeweather #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and other state officials discuss the latest Hurricane Helene relief ongoing in their state.
For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211.
To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386.
The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon
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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.
38 min
October 06, 2024 Helene disaster relief telethon from the weather pods
Hurricane Helene has claimed over 200 lives, left countless people missing and millions of other people without power. Across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennesse, Georgia and Florida, our neighbors need your help.

Join the Carolina Weather Group, Storm Front Freaks, Weather Brains and Chaser Chat shows for a joint telethon to support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. These weather podcasts are coming together to help the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts across the Southeast.

🚨 You can help by donating at http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon 🚨

The telethon features on-the-ground reporting from inside the disaster zone, analysis from meteorologists explaining the factors that caused Helene to be so devastating, and information on how you can help communities rebuild.

About us:
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.
1 hr 41 min
October 03, 2024 Helene in South Carolina: Gov. McMaster emergency relief briefing Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
#helene #hurricane #tropics #severeweather #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and other state officials discussed the latest Hurricane Helene relief that was ongoing in their state.

For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211.

To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386.

The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

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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.
54 min
October 03, 2024 What caused Helene to be so bad? [Podcast Ep. 511]
Tonight, the latest on the recovery in the Carolinas after Helene.

Plus we explore the weather and the science that produced the predecessor rain event that helped create the disaster that Helene was.

Our guests are Brad Panovich, Tim Buckley and Jason Boyer.

For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211.

To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386.

The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

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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.
1 hr 21 min
October 01, 2024 Helene in South Carolina: Gov. McMaster news conference Tuesday, Oct. 1 2024
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and other state officials discuss their ongoing response to Helene, which has brought life-threatening flash flooding, damaging wind and tornadoes to North Carolina.

For emergencies, dial 911. For local community resource assistance, call 211.

To help with non-urgent storm cleanup, the Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386.

The American Red Cross is also available to assist at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

If you would like to donate to help the people of the Carolinas as a Carolina Weather Group listener, you can donate to the American Red Cross using our special link: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

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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.
52 min

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