Carolina Weather Group

Setting a home on fire intentionally... or shooting hail out of a potato gun at roofing material... are all ways the Insurance Institute for Business Home and Safety uses science to make our lives safer. For the Carolina Weather Group's 500th podcast episode, the team goes on-location to the giant IBHS weather lab in Richburg, South Carolina. In this video, you will see scientists light a home on fire INTENTIONALLY in order to study how wind spread wildfires. On-hand for this experiment in the Carolinas, CALTECH and CAL FIRE from California, where wildfires can quickly become deadly and destructive. IBHS utilizes its wind tunnel to push over flames at 35 mph. Scientists want to see how quickly a fire can spread from one building to the next. See what happens when those fans crank up and blow onto the fully engulfed home. From fire to ice... we take you inside IBHS' hail lab, where they make and study the impact of hail on roofs. Shooting hail at roofing materials of various ages and construction material

#helene #hurricane #tropics #severeweather #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast Helene brought destructive flooding, mudslides and life-altering destruction to the Carolinas. While some communities repair, other communities must rebuild from scratch. This week on the Carolina Weather Group, Evan Fisher shows us the power of Helene. As seen through aerial imagery, these before and after pictures show how the storm's impacts forever changed the landscape, towns and people of western North Carolina. Evan shows how flooding rivers, mudslides and hurricane-force winds changed both the towns and landscapes of the Carolinas. This episode was available early to Carolina Weather Group supporters. Join today at https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup. 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 as

More than a month after Helene, recovery efforts continue in western North Carolina. This week, our guests are WCNC Charlotte's Julia Kauffman and Evan Fisher.Julia reported from Chimney Rock and shares with us what she saw for hard-hit communities like Chimney Rock, Lake Lure and Bat Cave. Most of the town was damaged and the road remains mostly closed to outside visitors. Evan shares his experience in Asheville where recovery from Helene continues. He has started a new website, https://forwnc.org/, to document individual storm reports and impacts on communities across western North Carolina.Evan also shares a heartfelt Helene survivor storm documented by @StormChaserAaronRigsby. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q-zq4QOEew 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

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 dur

#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 t

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

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

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:

#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

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.

#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

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

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

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper 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

Emergency supplies are now being airlifted into western North Carolina to help the victims of Helene. The storm brought excessive rainfall and devasting flash flooding to the region – cutting off some communities from the outside world. If you or someone you know is in need of help, here’s how to apply. If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible to receive disaster assistance from FEMA. This funding could help pay for essential items, temporary housing assistance, repairs to your home, and more. Whether you live in North Carolina or South Carolina, there are three ways to apply: you can visit www.disasterassistance.gov, call 1-800-621-3362 or use the FEMA App. 25 counties in North Carolina have received a major disaster declaration. The counties on your screen now are the eligible counties in North Carolina. The counties of Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitche

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is joined by other state and federal officials to discuss the ongoing response to Helene. Cooper joined FEMA on Monda to tour storm damage in Asheville, North Carolina. As a Carolina Weather Group listener, help the victims of Helene by donating to the American Red Cross: http://bit.ly/wxpodstelethon

On Monday, President Joe Biden discussed the federal response to North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Helene.

#helene #southcarolina #weather #scwx #podcast South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and other state officials hold a length news conference to discuss ongoing recovery efforts in the state in the aftermath of Helene.

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:

#helene #hurricane #tropics #severeweather #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast 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. Tonight, a special edition of the Carolina Weather Group with the latest recovery efforts happening in the Carolinas. A special look at the hardest hit areas, including in the western North Carolina mountains, where more than two feet of rain fell.