Nicole Madden

Nicole Madden is the WCCB’s Chief Meteorologist, providing the morning forecasts on News Rising on WCCB Charlotteβs 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 Bachelorβs 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 Bachelorβs of Science and a dual degree of Business and Communication.
When Nicole doesnβt have her head in the clouds she loves playing with her rescue pup, Colby, traveling and watching the βNoles and New York Jets during football season.
Articles
Severe Drought Worsens Across the Region
Due to worsening drought, the Catawba-Wateree River Basin is now in stage 1 drought and residents are encouraged to conserve water.
Freezing Start to Thursday
Freeze warning in effect until 10am. Temperatures will slowly warm up by this weekend.
Chilly Start to November
Blustery day ahead with freeze warnings in effect again tonight.
Freeze Warning in Effect Tonight
Temperatures will plummet Halloween night as the first freeze of the season settles across much of the region.
Dropping Temps for Chilly Halloween Forecast
Freeze warning in effect tonight. Chilly forecast through the week.
All the Seasons in a Week
The last warm day before a cold front brings much chillier air to the region.
Record-Breaking Warmth this Weekend
Record-breaking warmth this weekend. Slightly better rain chances next week with a big drop in temps to follow.
Lack of Rain Leads to Severe Drought for Parts of the Region
After weeks with little to no rain, severe drought has taken over parts of the WCCB viewing area.
Record Breaking Warmth This Weekend
Warming up and staying dry through the weekend. Big chill slides in next week.