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

Record High Low Temperatures Overnight

More details on the Lost Cove Fire in Avery County here. Dry and very mild overnight with lows bottoming out in the 60s under mostly cloudy skies. 70s continue…

The Lost Cove Fire Has Doubled in Size

The Lost Cove Fire in Avery County has doubled in size. Officials state this increase is partially due to fire spread, but also a better mapping of the fire's perimeter.

70s Continue With Rain On The Way

M 3.3 earthquake occurred this afternoon outside of Columbia, South Carolina. https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2021/12/27/magnitude-2-5-earthquake-in-south-carolina/ Avery County wildfire update (Lost Cove Fire): 20% contained 350 acres burned Dry and comfortable overnight with…

Warming Ahead of Saturday Cold Front

- Flirting with record warmth the next two days ahead of a cold front. - Dense fog likely Friday morning. A mild night on tap with overnight lows bottoming…

Near Record Warmth to Close Out The Week

A potent storm system is moving across the Plains bringing all kinds of weather - record heat, snow, tornadoes, a dust storm and hurricane force winds just to name…

Dry and Mild For Our Wednesday

- The Geminid meteor shower peaked last night / early this morning, but you can still see some through the remainder of the week. While the meteors will not be as frequent…

Frosty Start With Warming Through the Week

- The burn ban has been lifted for all of North Carolina effective Monday, December 13th. - The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight. An area of high pressure will bring us a…