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

Dry & Nice To Kick Off The Workweek

Dry & Nice Start To The Workweek

Discussion: It has been a cool and wet Sunday as a cold front inches closer. That front will cross the area this evening resulting in a dry start…

Cooler Air Builds In Friday

Cooler Air Arrives To Close Out The Week

Discussion: What a beautiful day!! Thanks to a southwest wind we were able to climb into the mid 60s today. Cooler air builds in overnight with low temperatures dropping into the…

Isolated Strong Storms Possible Wednesday

Isolated Strong Storms Possible Wednesday

Severe Weather Threat: Threat Level: Marginal (Level 1 of 5) Timing: Wednesday 8 am - 2 pm Impacts: Isolated flooding possible with 1 - 2'' expected Damaging wind gusts Isolated tornadoes Discussion:…