Kaitlin Wright

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Kaitlin joined WCCB Charlotte in 2020, working on the News at Ten before transitioning to her current role as morning Meteorologist for WCCB News Rising in 2025.

A Charlotte native, Kaitlin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2015 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Meteorology. Before returning home, her broadcast career took her to Albany, New York; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Pensacola, Florida. From hurricanes and tornadoes to excessive heat and snow – she is knowledgeable about and familiar with a variety of weather conditions.

Kaitlin holds the prestigious AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation from the American Meteorological Society. The CBM is considered the gold standard in broadcast meteorology, recognizing excellence in meteorological expertise and effective communication of weather information to the public.

Kaitlin considers her greatest accomplishment to be motherhood. She and her husband, Ryan, are raising their three young boys, Reece, Holland and Rhodes who keep life busy, fun and full of adventure.

Articles

Powerful Weekend Winter Storm Inches Closer

Weekend Winter Storm Inches Closer

We are changing the wording from likely a winter storm to get ready for the winter storm. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued from Saturday evening until Monday morning…

Growing Confidence In Weekend Winter Storm

Another Frigid Night Ahead Of A Nice Wednesday

Another very cold night on tap with overnight lows in the 20s across the Piedmont under clear skies. Sunshine and slightly below average temperatures dominate Wednesday with highs hovering near…

Below Average Temperatures Through Midweek

Frigid Nights Ahead

A very cold night ahead with overnight lows in the low to mid 20s across the Piedmont. Only around 13 degrees in the mountains (feeling like single digits with the wind).…

Weather Roller Coaster Through The Weekend

Weather Roller Coaster Through The Weekend

Another below freezing night ahead with overnight low temperatures across the Piedmont in the low 20s with teens in the mountains. Sunny skies dominate Saturday with a cold day on…

Drought Monitor National To Carolinas

Improving Drought Conditions With More Rain On The Way

We have a chance to make another good dent in the drought monitor with widespread rain in the forecast on Sunday. The latest drought monitor (valid January 4th) shows improving drought conditions across both North and South Carolina. North…

Frigid Air Spilling Into The Carolinas

Frigid Air Dominates Friday

--- Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 7 AM Friday for Ashe and Watauga counties. --- Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Avery county until 7 AM Friday.…