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

Thursday System Will Bring Mountain Snow

An Average Winter Day On Tap Wednesday

Mid to upper 30s tonight with a very slim rain chance. Clouds increase through the evening and into our Wednesday with highs back to "normal" - in the low to…

Strong Weekend Cold Front Moves Through Sunday

Strong Cold Front Swings Through Sunday

Scattered showers and storms will roll through the area around midnight tonight so heads up if you have outdoor plans! Low temperatures tonight will be mild in the low…

Record Warmth To Close Out 2021

Warm & Muggy To Close Out 2021

The unsettled pattern continues with the best chance of measurable rain coming this weekend. The last day of 2021 will be very warm with record high temperatures in the forecast.…