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

Cool & Breezy Through Midweek

Cool & Windy Through Midweek

Alerts: - Wind Advisory in effect for the mountains until 8 am Tuesday. Wind gusts up to 50 mph possible. Mountain Snow: - Mountain snow showers are possible once again Tuesday…

Dry And Warm Saturday Ahead Of Sunday Rain

Dry Saturday Ahead Of Sunday Showers

Alerts: - Flood Warning in effect for South Fork Catawba River at Lowell affecting a portion of Gaston County. Minor flooding is forecast to occur until early Saturday…

Moderate Rain Continues Overnight

Rain Continues Into Early Friday

Tonight: Widespread rain with isolated storms. Friday: Widespread heavy rain moves out early. A line of showers and storms could develop late afternoon into early evening. Isolated strong storms are possible. Breezy.…