Carolina Weather Group

Kat is a North Carolina native. She studied Meteorology and graduated from North Carolina State with B.S. degree in Meteorology. While at NC State, Kat was President of the Broadcast Meteorology Club and worked as a Weather Graphics Producer at WRAL News in Raleigh, NC. While in school, Kat interned at WXII News in her hometown of Winston Salem, and interned for a weather data and corporate forecasting company, WeatherBell Analytics.Kat is an avid Severe Weather and Winter Weather lover and has experinced a few tornadoes throughout her life.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly into a major hurricane – intentionally?? Join us as we talk to “Hurricane Hunter” pilot Captain Will Simmons of the US Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. Captain Simmons graduated from the Geosciences Department at Mississippi State University and subsequently worked for two years as an AMS-certified meteorologist at WCBI-TV in Columbus, MS. After earning his pilot wings in the US Air Force, Captain Simmons began flying for the Hurricane Hunters out of Keesler Air Force Base in 2015. He has more than 60 hurricane eye penetrations to his name, including all of the major hurricanes this season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

On this episode we will discuss with Trevor Boucher how meterologists can better communicate with the diverse population throughout the United States. Not everyone knows the weather lingo, and how it may affect their daily lives. This will be a great show for everyone, and hopefully we will have a better idea on how to communicate the threats to the general public! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

This week we conclude our two-part series on studying meteorology. Learn what classes you should take, what programs are offered at different schools and explore possible career paths. Our guests include Meteorologist Alex Herbst, a graduate student at Mississippi State and intern with Memphis Weather Net, and Meteorologist Bobby Stilwell, of St. Louis University. We'll also be looking at the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in Florida, Georgia and other portions of the Southeast, including the flooding in Charleston, South Carolina. Guests: Alex Herbst and Alex Herbst, Graduate student at Mississippi State and intern with MWN and Meteorologist Bobby Stilwell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

This week on the Carolina Weather Group we get to know CrowdHydrology, a crowdsourced program asking the public to text in water levels in streams and rivers in their neighborhoods. To learn more, or setup a gauge in your local commmunity, visit crowdhydrology.geology.buffalo.edu. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

This week we begin our two-part series on studying meteorology. Learn what classes you should take, what programs are offered at different schools and explore possible career paths. Our guests this week include Trevor Gibbs, Sam Harris, a student at North Carolina State University, and  Kyle Kiel, a recent grad and a meteorologist with KWWL-TV. We're also discussing the latest on Hurricane Irma and its forecast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Do you really know what a "30% chance of rain" means? It may not mean what you think. Guests Brad Panovich, of WCNC-TV Charlotte, and Troy Kimmel, a professor at the University of Texas in Austin, TX, join us to discuss. Plus we reflect on the Hurricane Harvey forecast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Our scheduled guests, Reynolds Wolf and Mike Fomil from The Weather Channel, were called to Texas to cover Tropical Storm Harvey. Join the Carolina Weather Group as we re-cap the solar eclipse and review the forecast for Tropical Storm Harvey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Our guest this hour is Bruce Fixman, the founder of WeatheRate, Inc., a company providing certifications to television stations who provide the "most accurate" forecasts. Join us as we learn how the data is collected, scored and awarded. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

NashSevereWx is a Community Supported Severe/Winter Weather media outlet for Davidson & Williamson Co in Central Tennessee. They have been awarded the Walter J Bennett award from the National Weather Assoication. They were also voted best Twitter account by Nashville Scene in 2013, 2015, and 2016.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

We talk with Warning Coordination Meteorologist Dr. Patrick Marsh of NOAA's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma to learn how his office operates. We go behind the scenes to understand how they forecast their severe weather outlooks and get some insight into improvements that are coming to their products. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

This Wednesday we talk with Mike Boylan, the creator and curator of Mike's Weather Page and http://www.spaghettimodels.com/. Many of you probably visit Mike's page to see real-time data, models and forecast analysis related to the tropics. Join us for this hour inside Mike's Web site and the latest on the Atlantic hurricane season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Rip Currents are very dangerous and claim numerous swimmers every year. Carl Barnes from US National Weather Service Charleston SC will be on this episode to discuss.    On this show we highlight what many beach goers should know about dangerous rip currents. Learn how to spot them and learn how to escape them should you get caught in one.    If your plans take you to the coast this summer, you'll want to listen this show!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

John Zeigler is the new chief meteorologist at Fox 46 Charlotte WJZY-TV. Join us as we get to know John and welcome him to the Carolinas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Jennifer Wojcicki and Mike Cox are on-air radio meteorologists and talk about what it takes to do radio forecasts nationwide.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Several weeks into the 2017 hurricane season, the Carolina Weather Group checks into the tropics and monitors Tropical Storm Cindy as it approaches the Gulf Coast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Do you know the difference between straight line winds and tornadoes? The two can be devastating and are often confused. On this show Chief Meteorlogist Brad Panovich Meteorologist (WCNC-Charlotte, NC) will join us to talk about the differences. This show will be very insightful, and hopefully help folks the next time a damagaging storms moves through their area.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Prepare for the August 21 full solar eclipse with NASA Ambassador Tony Rice. Where to be. When to be there. What to bring. Things you need to do now in order to prepare. It's a must-listen episode!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Jim Williams from www.hurricanecity.com joins us to talk about the upcoming tropical season, his predictions and how he uses statistics to track hurricane potentials.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message

Doug Schneider and Scott Martin are race fans and meteorologists dedicated to providing accurate forecasts and timely weather updates at racing venues around the world. They forecast for IndyCar, Indy Lights/MRTI, IMSA, Pirelli World Challenge, World Endurance Championship, and Trans Am Series races, as well as major SCCA and NASA events.We will also be assessing storm damage in the Carolinas caused by two days of severe weather. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolinaweather/message