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

Windy and wet by the end of Friday

Crooked Creek Fire: According to the N.C. Forest Service, the Crooked Creek Fire that burned 220 acres in McDowell County is now 100% contained as of 4:30 pm. Forecast: Tonight: Cloudy.…

Warmer midweek ahead of late week rain

Alerts: Wind Advisory in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM Wednesday across the mountains. Wind gusts up to 50 mph expected. Increased Fire Danger: The combination of strong wind and low…