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.

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Hot Thursday, But With Lower Humidity

Still Hot, But Lower Humidity On Thursday

  Forecast: Tonight: Mostly clear. Lower humidity. Low: Low 70s Thursday: It will be hot, but nicer thanks to a very brief drop in the humidity. Highs: Low 90s. Friday:…

Another Dangerously Hot & Humid Wednesday

Another Dangerously Hot Day On Tap Thursday

  Forecast: Tonight: Widely scattered showers and storms. Warm and humid. Lows: Mid to upper 70s Wednesday: Widely scattered showers and storms. Highs: Low 90s. Heat indices pushing 105. Thursday:…

Hot & Humid With Scattered Showers & Storms

Hot, Humid & Unsettled

Forecast: Tonight: Warm and humid. Patchy morning dense fog. Lows: Mid 70s Tuesday: Rain coverage a bit higher than Monday. Hot and very humid. Highs: Low to mid…

Heat Advisory In Effect Friday

Heat Indices 105°+ Friday & Saturday

WeatherWise Alert: Heat Advisory in effect from 11 AM - 8 PM Friday for the Piedmont in North & South Carolina. Heat index values up to 105 degrees + are likely.…

Hot & Humid 4th Of July

Hot & Humid 4th Of July

Forecast: Tonight: Partly cloudy and mild. Lows: Low 70s. Independence Day: HOT and humid. Highs: Mid to upper 90s. Heat index: 99-105. Isolated showers and storms are possible, but most…

Beautiful Tuesday With Lower Humidity

Beautiful Tuesday With Lower Humidity

Forecast: Tonight: Mostly clear. Low: Low to mid 60s. Tuesday: The nicest day we have had in a while! Low humidity, plenty of sunshine and slightly below average temperatures. Highs: Mid…