Carolina Weather Group

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Carolina Weather Group episodes

June 09, 2022 When severe storms push the limit: Overshooting tops [Ep. 414]
Thunderstorms are capable of reaching the tropopause: the boundary between the lowest layer of the atmosphere in which we live (the troposphere) and the layer immediately above (the stratosphere). If a storm overshoots the tropopause and extends into the stratosphere, it may lead to the transport of air between the two layers. This is called a stratosphere-troposphere exchange or STE.
Dr. Cameron R. Homeyer of the University of Oklahoma studies the stratosphere-troposphere exchange caused by severe storms. He's the guest this week on the Carolina Weather Group.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR RESEARCH: http://homeyer.oucreate.com/research/

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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, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
30 min
June 05, 2022 Learn from a broadcast meteorologist (and others) [Bonus episode]
You can learn what it’s like to be a television weatherperson during a weeklong virtual career workshop from WCNC Charlotte.
On this bonus episode of the Carolina Weather Group, James Brierton talks with WCNC Charlotte Brand Manager Stephanie Mackey about the station’s Pathways initiatives.
WCNC Charlotte is making a difference for high school and college students by hosting a series of educational sessions to give a first-hand look at what it's like working at a local television station. LEARN MORE: https://wcnc.com/pathways
The staff at WCNC Charlotte, including TV meteorologist Chris Mulcahy, will have multiple sessions throughout the week starting June 6, covering what a student would learn in a day of shadowing someone in a local newsroom, on a sales team, or marketing the station.
Different departments will outline their jobs, what it took for them to get to where they are, and what students should do to prepare themselves for a similar career. There will also be Q&A sessions with the experts
All the remote job shadow presentations are free to attend. Each session is one hour.

Here is a look at the schedule for June 6-10:
Monday, June 6 -10 a.m. Industry Overview / 1 p.m. Engineering and Directing
Tuesday, June 7 - 10 a.m. Producing / 1 p.m. Assignment Desk and Digital
Wednesday, June 8 - 10 a.m. Reporting and Anchoring / 1 p.m. Sports and Weather
Thursday, June 9 - 10 a.m. Editing and Photojournalism / 1 p.m. Sales and Revenue
Friday, June 10 - 10 a.m. Marketing and Creative Services

If any of these sessions sound interesting and you want to learn more you can REGISTER HERE: https://wcnccharlottepathways.eventbrite.com/
For questions or more information, email [email protected].

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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, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
9 min
June 02, 2022 Hurricane season starts with Alex threat? [Ep. 413]
Wednesday marks the start of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. A tropical disturbance near the Yucatan Peninsula could become this year's first named storm. If named, it would become Alex.
The tropical disturbance is expected to move over Florida before bringing the possibility of rough surf, rip currents, and erosion to the coasts of both North Carolina and South Carolina this weekend.
The storm system, regardless of strength, will remain offshore thanks to a cold front advancing across the United States. However that same cold front brings a marginal (tier 1 out of 5) risk of severe weather to coastal Carolina Friday. These storms will be powered by continued hot temperatures across the Southeast. The main severe weather threat Friday will be damaging winds, lightning, and heavy rain for locations including, but not limited to, Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Wilmington and the Outer Banks.
On this week's Carolina Weather Group, our panel looks at the upcoming tropical and severe weather forecast.
Plus a behind the scenes visit to the National Hurricane Center in Miami with director Ken Graham.

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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, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
30 min
May 26, 2022 2022 hurricane season outlook with Dr. Phil Klotzbach [Ep. 412]
The 2022 hurricane season starts next week and both NOAA’s National Hurricane Center and the researchers at Colorado State University are calling for an above-normal hurricane season.
Our guest this week, is Dr. Phil Klotzbach, one of the acclaimed CSU Tropical Weather and Climate Research team. Their tropical outlook, issued early each spring, is a leader in forecasting the tropics.
Klotzbach explains how current La Niña conditions and average sea surface temperatures has led them to forecast 19 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes.
A separate outlook published this week by the National Weather Service, foresees a similar season: with 14-21 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-6 major hurricanes.

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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, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
31 min
May 19, 2022 Catching up with meteorologist Alex Forbes [Ep. 411]
This week we're catching up with Alex Forbes, a broadcast meteorologist with WMAZ-TV in Macon, Georgia.
When Alex last appeared on the Carolina Weather Group in 2020, he was a meteorology student at Mississippi Student University who had conducted a study that found a lot of the public is confused by the classifications used on the Storm Prediction Center's severe weather outlook. Revisit that interview: https://youtu.be/RIivq3TbQYQ
This week, Alex talks to us about his start in broadcast television, his advice for met students, and his favorite things to do in his current city of Macon.

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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, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
19 min
May 12, 2022 Justin Ballard of the South Carolina Emergency Information Network [Ep. 410]
Justin Ballard is a meteorologist whose weather forecasts can be heard on South Carolina Public Radio.
Ballard, who is a University of North Carolina at Charlotte alum, is based at the University of Florida in Gainesville. From there, he produces weather forecasts and storm coverage for WUFT-FM and WRUF-TV in Florida and also the South Carolina Emergency Information Network. He is also a mentor and teacher to meteorology students.
On this week's episode of the Carolina Weather Group, Ballard talks about his job both in broadcast meteorology and also in the atmospheric science classroom. He also gives his thoughts on the upcoming tropical season, with the 2022 hurricane season starting on June 1.

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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, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
30 min
May 08, 2022 Report: Without Action, NC Will Fall Short on 2025 Climate Goals
Executive orders aimed at driving down greenhouse-gas emissions are still not enough to reach North Carolina's 50% reduction goal by 2030, a report by the Environmental Defense Fund found.

The report showed under current state policies, North Carolina is on track to shrink emissions by 28% to 38%, far below its target.

Michelle Allen, project manager of North Carolina political affairs for the Environmental Defense Fund, said there are ways to get back on track, including aggressively building greener infrastructure for electric power and public transportation.

"The electric power and the transportation sectors account for nearly 70% of the state's overall climate solutions," Allen pointed out. "Those are going to be the top two, really most critical, sectors to focus on."

The governor's executive orders require reducing energy consumption in state-owned buildings and increasing the number of zero-emission vehicles on the roads.

Allen explained North Carolina's utility commission, which is responsible for regulating electric utilities, is also in the process of developing a carbon plan.

"Which is going to outline how the electric-power sector is going to drive down climate pollution in line with these 2030 and 2050 targets," Allen noted.

According to the state's Department of Environmental Quality, poor air quality is largely driven by vehicle emissions triggering ground-level ozone or smog, and particle pollution.

Allen added taking steps to curb emissions will improve residents' health, especially those who are most vulnerable.

"The next step after that is to determine the policy solutions and programs that are going to get us to achieve those goals," Allen asserted.

Research shows on a local level, air pollution from manufacturing and industry is most commonly concentrated in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color.
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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, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.

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May 06, 2022 Severe Carolina weather Friday | Let's Talk Carolina Weather
Yet another round of severe thunderstorms is on the way for Friday afternoon and night. This event could be worse than the other severe storms this week.
A cold front moving into the near-summery air mass that we have in place across North Carolina and South Carolina will be the trigger for the storms. As a result, the National Weather SErvice's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has put most of the state at a level 2 of 5 'slight' risk for severe thunderstorms Friday.
All modes of severe weather are possible including tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and isolated flash flooding.
Join the Carolina Weather Group as we break down the threats and timing across the Carolinas.

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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, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
25 min
May 05, 2022 Should hurricane season start in May? w\ guest Michael Lowry [Ep. 409]
It's National Hurricane Preparedness with the start of the 2022 hurricane season less than a month away -- but should the hurricane season start earlier than June 1st? That's one of the questions we discuss with hurricane expert and meteorologist Michael Lowry during these never-before-seen moments from our 2021 interview with him.
Lowry, who previously worked at The Weather Channel, just announced he'll be joining WPLG-TV in Miami, Florida. When Lowry talked with the Carolina Weather Group in 2021, he was a strategic planner for FEMA's fourth district, which covers North Carolina, South Carolina, and much of the Deep South. You can rewatch that episode here: https://youtu.be/nDQuN9xpLxY
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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, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
25 min
April 28, 2022 Studying QLCS tornadoes in the Carolinas [Ep. 408]
One of the largest and most comprehensive severe storm field campaigns to date is taking place across the Southeast region of the United States, including in portions of the Carolinas.
The PERiLS tornado study, which stands for Propagation, Evolution, and Rotation in Linear Storms, will leverage dozens of remote sensing technology to study tornado-producing thunderstorms commonly called QLCS (or quasi-linear convective systems if you're playing scrabble)
Our guest this week is one of the scientists, Karen Kosiba.
For more on the PERiLS project, visit https://twitter.com/PERiLS_Project. And for more on their Doppler on Wheels (DOW), visit https://twitter.com/DOWFacility or replay this episode with its creator, Josh Wurman: https://youtu.be/4M2giVWk_XI
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