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
Frosty Start for Some, Warming Up Late Week
Frost advisory in effect for Anson, Richmond and StanlyΒ counties until 9am. Warming up and staying dry through the rest of the week.
Another Chilly Start, Warming Up Through the Week
Frost advisory in effect for Anson, Richmond and StanlyΒ counties until 9am. Warming up and staying dry through the rest of the week.
Chilly Start to the Work Week
Frost Advisory until 10am for the mountains and foothills. Dry week with much warmer temps coming.
Hurricane Tammy Continues to Bring Impacts to Leeward Islands
Rainfall totals could near one foot for parts of the Leeward Islands Monday.
Frost Advisory Until 10am Monday
Parts of the high country and foothills are under a frost advisory Monday morning.
Halloween Dirt Cup Brownies
Rising's Nicole and Lauren put on their aprons to show viewers how to whip up a fun Halloween inspired dessert.
Isolated Severe Threat Friday
A few storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts ahead of a cold front this afternoon.
Showers and a Few Stronger Storms Friday
Rain and storms today. A few of these storms could produce damaging wind gusts ahead of a cold front this afternoon.
Cold Front Brings Rain Friday
Clouds fill in Thursday. Cold front brings much needed rain to the region Friday.