Nicole Madden

Nicole Madden is the WCCB’s Chief Meteorologist, providing the morning forecasts on News Rising on WCCB Charlotte’s CW. Nicole joined the WCCB Charlotte weather team in August 2017.

She comes to us from KSLA in Shreveport, LA where she was the Weekday News Now at 4pm Meteorologist.

Nicole spent the first three years forecasting for the ArkLaTex. From tornado outbreaks in Dixie Alley to the Red River Flood of 2015 and again in 2016 to wildfires, flash flooding from Tropical Storm Bill and yes, even winter weather – she has experienced nearly everything Mother Nature has to offer. Not only was Nicole forecasting in the studio, but she took her expertise into the elements to track storms and cover the aftermath of the not so nice side of Mother Nature.

She also loves to get out into the community and do personal event forecasts from different towns in each and every county in the viewing area.

Nicole graduated from Florida State University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Meteorology and a minor in Mathematics. She is an active member of the American Meteorological Society. Prior to her degree at FSU, she graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her Bachelor’s of Science and a dual degree of Business and Communication.

When Nicole doesn’t have her head in the clouds she loves playing with her rescue pup, Colby, traveling and watching the ‘Noles and New York Jets during football season.

Articles

Windy Start to the Weekend

Breezy day across the area with a wind advisory in effect for the mountains where gusts could exceed 50 mph. Dry and much warmer weekend with highs reaching the 80s by Sunday.

WeatherWise Alert: Severe Storms Possible Thursday

WeatherWise Alert: Showers and a few thunderstorms possible ahead of a cold front today. Isolated severe threat this afternoon and early evening. Windy conditions tonight through Friday.

WeatherWise Alert: Thursday PM Severe Threat

Scattered storms will bubble up this afternoon into the early evening ahead of a cold front.

Strong Storms, Heavy Rain Possible Thursday

Rain and storm chances increase tonight into Thursday ahead of a cold front. Strong to isolated severe storms possible with a windy outlook Thursday and Friday.

Showers Today, Rain And Storms Late Week

Showers Tuesday

Increase in moisture will lead to rain and cooler temperatures today. Strong to severe storms possible Thursday.

Eclipse Day with Hosts of ‘Wow in the World’

It's the big eclipse day! Nicole spoke with Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas, co-hosts of the number one science podcast for kids (and their grown-ups), Wow in the World about the science behind the eclipse, and how they make it fun for kids.

Make Your Own Eclipse Box in Just Three Minutes

If you didn't buy your eclipse glasses before today, there's still a way to see the eclipse! Chief Meteorologist Nicole Madden is walking us through an eclipse box build that takes less than three minutes!

Reasons to Take AP Classes

Parents, this one's for you! Your high schooler can boost their college chances and career goals with AP courses! Nicole talked with the AP Vice President of The College Board about the latest information on how students can take challenging courses and earn college credit in high school.

Cool, but Dry and Sunny Weekend

Frost Advisory in effect this evening through Saturday morning. Temps will warm through the weekend after a chilly start. Unsettled weather returns early next week.