Carolina Weather Group

April 17, 2025

Two Historic Carolina Tornado Outbreaks | April 2020 & April 2011 | Carolina Weather Group Encore

<p>This week on the Carolina Weather Group, we’re revisiting two unforgettable tornado outbreaks that impacted the Carolinas — and the brave meteorologists, storm chasers, and first responders who lived them firsthand.🎙️ First, we replay our April 2024 conversation with storm chaser Chris Jackson as he recounts the harrowing Easter tornado outbreak of April 13, 2020. This outbreak unleashed 5 EF-3 tornadoes across South Carolina, with devastating impacts in Williston, Neeses, Livingston, Estill, Nixville, and Walterboro. Chris shares his experience chasing storms, spotting tornado damage as a SKYWARN spotter, and even rescuing victims trapped in storm-ravaged homes.📖 See the official National Weather Service report:https://www.weather.gov/cae/04132020_tornadoOutbreak.html🎙️ Then, we revisit our April 2020 episode on the April 16, 2011 tornado outbreak in North Carolina.This historic day claimed 24 lives and injured over 300 people. Hear from National Weather Service forecasters, television meteorologists, and storm chasers who issued life-saving warnings and relayed critical information to the public as violent tornadoes swept across the state.👥 Guests: Gannon Medwick, Tim Buckley, Mike Maze, Dan Whittaker, Jeremy Gilchrist, Jeff Orrock, Steven Pfaff🌀 Whether you lived through these storms or are learning about them for the first time, these encore episodes serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of weather preparedness and the dedication of those who work to keep us safe.👉 Subscribe for more weather stories and insights from the Carolinas and beyond!00:00 Intro 00:00:05 Chris Jackson on April 13, 2020 Outbreak 00:00:09 Tornado Impact Across South Carolina 00:09:04 Calling 911 and Rescuing Storm Victims 00:30:34 Remembering the April 16, 2011 Tornado Outbreak 00:47:10 NWS Issues Tornado Emergency 01:00:16 Meet the Meteorologists and Storm Chasers 🧢 MERCH: https://rstrm.io/e/YDmSpk💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe 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.#CarolinaWeatherGroup #TornadoOutbreak #StormChasing #SevereWeather #WeatherPodcast #StormStories</p>

April 10, 2025

Southern storms, NWS ends AI, wildfires contained, first train after Helene [Ep. 530]

April 3, 2025

Larry Sprinkle's next chapter [Ep. 529]

<p>Legendary WCNC Charlotte weatherman Larry Sprinkle is smashing that alarm clock and handing off his weather clicker after 40 years with the NBC affiliate in Charlotte.</p><p><br></p><p>Sprinkle, who has been a longtime staple on the station&#39;s morning show, will still be with the station. While he hands off weekday morning responsibilities to meteorologist Chris Mulcahy, Sprinkle will continue to share community stories with viewers. He will often lend his smile to pet adoption segments and charity events.</p><p><br></p><p>Ahead of his final morning show, the Carolina Weather Group&#39;s James Brierton talked with Sprinkle about his career, which has touched countless Charlotteans over the years.</p><p><br></p><p>WCNC Charlotte is hosting a week of events to celebrate Sprinkle. After throwing out the first pitch at the Charlotte Knights game on Wednesday, Sprinkle can also be seen at:</p><p><br></p><p>Coffee with Sprinkle</p><p>When: Friday, April 4, 8 to 10 a.m.</p><p>Where: Amelie’s at Park Road Shopping Center, 524 Brandywine Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209</p><p>What: Join Sprinkle for a morning of coffee, conversation, and memories.</p><p><br></p><p>The Schiele Museum Event</p><p>When: Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to noon</p><p>Where: Schiele Museum, 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054</p><p>What: Celebrate Sprinkle&#39;s milestone with a special event at the museum. Tickets are available for purchase.</p><p>Donate: Sprinkle loves animals! Support a cause close to his heart when you bring a can or bag of pet food and exchange it for a raffle ticket and the chance to win a gift basket. One ticket equals every can or pound of food. Drawing will happen at 12 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at The Schiele Museum. Cat and dog food will be donated to The Carlee Cause, a Gaston County organization committed to helping unwanted pets find love and security in new homes.</p><p><br></p><p>Charlotte AutoFair</p><p>When: The AutoFair runs Thursday, April 3 - Saturday, April 5 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Larry Sprinkle will help with the closing ceremonies and awards on Saturday, April 5 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. </p><p>Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027</p><p>What: Larry will help award the “Best of Show” car. Tickets are available for purchase</p><p><br></p><p>A remarkable career</p><p><br></p><p>Sprinkle&#39;s broadcasting journey began at just 14 years old as a DJ at WBBO radio in Forest City, North Carolina. </p><p><br></p><p>This early start led to a successful career in radio that took him across the Carolinas and Tennessee. With a passion for weather, Larry pursued his college education wherever his radio career took him, attending East Carolina University, the University of Memphis, and UNC Charlotte.</p><p><br></p><p>In 1985, Larry&#39;s career shifted when he joined the weather team at WCNC Charlotte, where he has remained for almost four decades. For 27 of those years, Larry has been delivering weather reports as part of the morning news. Throughout his career, he has covered a wide range of weather events, from severe storms and hurricanes to everyday forecasts, providing viewers with vital information to help them stay safe and prepared.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond his weather reports, Larry has devoted himself to various charities, including Make-A-Wish, JDRF, the Salvation Army, and Boys and Girls Clubs. His dedication to these causes has made a significant impact on the community. He has helped nonprofits raise an astounding $27 million throughout his career. </p><p><br></p><p>#northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx #podcast</p><p><br></p><p>📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join</p><p>🧢 MERCH: https://rstrm.io/e/YDmSpk</p><p>💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip</p><p>🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather</p><p>🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup</p><p>💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com</p>