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

Avery County Woman Still Missing 1 Year After The Storm

Avery County Woman Still Missing 1 Year After Helene

One year after Helene tore through western North Carolina, there's one person still listed as missing in Avery County. Jessica Meidinger's family continues to search for answers after their mother was swept away in Elk Park

Scattered Showers Return

On & Off Showers Have Returned

Forecast: Tonight: Isolated showers in the piedmont with numerous activity in the mountains. Partly cloudy and warm. Lows in the low 70s. Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 80s. PM…

Summer Like Heat Ahead Of Rain

Summer-Like Heat Ahead of Rain

Forecast: Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 60s. Wednesday: A summer-like fall day with high temperatures close to 90°. Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot. Highs in the mid…

Hot Last Weekend Of Summer

Hot Last Weekend Of Summer

After reaching the low 90s on Friday, the heat will continue to kick off the last weekend of Summer. Rain chances will remain few and far between until late next week.

Hot Last Weekend Of Summer

Hot Last Weekend Of Summer

Temperatures heat back up to 90° to close out the week. Plus, Tropical Storm Gabrielle is expected to stay out over the Atlantic.