Gerald Mengel

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Gerald Mengel is the weekend meteorologist for WCCB Charlotte, joining the weather team in June 2025.

Raised in Pickens, South Carolina, Gerald attended Pickens High School. Gerald decided to follow his passion of meteorology north on I-85 to the Queen City and UNC Charlotte.

Growing up in the foothills Gerald quickly fell in love with the wild weather the Carolinas have to offer. From snow storms to supercells he was fascinated by the atmosphere, and knew he wanted to experience everything it had to offer. From the time he could drive, Gerald grabbed his camera equipment, and hit the road where he quickly fell in love with storm chasing. Gerald has experienced hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and even the Aurora in his travels. Along the way he decided to take his new understanding of the atmosphere to social media where he runs his YouTube channel β€œGMWeather”.

Gerald decided his next adventure would be Television in the city he calls home. You can catch Gerald on the weekends, or anytime on his social media. If you love photographing the atmosphere as much as him, make sure to send him your coolest weather pics!

Articles

A temperature roller coaster begins

Temperatures are climbing, and the humidity is following suit! By Friday, highs reach the 90s before another fall front brings relief to start next week.

Summer roars back the next couple of days

Although Monday was the first day of meteorological fall, summer is about to roar back into the forecast. Today will be the last day for at least a couple, we enjoy low…

Summer returns later this week

  After a picture perfect holiday weekend, it’s back to work and school today. The good news is today will be just as nice! Unfortunately, I am tracking a return to…

A beautiful Labor Day but changes loom

Labor day weather doesn’t get much better than today. Highs will be near 80 in the Piedmont with plentiful sun, and low humidity. The High country will feel like fall with…

A hot start to the week with changes looming

After a wet and cool start to August, summer is reminding us where August falls on the calendar. Another hot and muggy day across the Piedmont tomorrow with high temperatures near 94…