Weather or Not!

Weather or Not!

By: FOX Carolina First Alert Weather Team

Language: en-us

Categories: News, Science, Nature

The Fox Carolina First Alert Weather team tackles different weather topics, while having some fun too!

Episodes

Winter weather chat - What needs to happen for us to see Upstate snow
Dec 09, 2025

Kendra and Ashley discuss La Nina and how it will impact our odds for snowfall, plus a look at white Christmas's past. 

Duration: 00:16:00
The Problem With Social Media Weather Hype
Nov 20, 2025

The First Alert Weather Team dives into social media weather hype and why you won't see any of us doing that.

Duration: 00:25:07
Sit down with FOX Carolina's Tori Carmen
Oct 29, 2025

Kendra Kent sits down with Tori Carmen to talk about her cancer journey and covering severe weather together.

Duration: 00:42:26
Carolinas Fall Foliage Outlook
Oct 02, 2025

Kendra and Adam explain why this leaf-peeping season could be quite spectacular. 

Duration: 00:12:57
Meet First Alert Weather Intern Zachary Tolman
Jul 02, 2025

In a summer edition of Weather or Not podcast, Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and Zach talk tropical weather and rip currents.

Duration: 00:15:37
Meet FOX Carolina First Alert Meteorologist Tim Simpson
May 02, 2025

Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent introduces Tim Simpson, who will be working with the FOX Carolina First Alert Weather team this summer!

Duration: 00:11:04
In Depth: Wildfires raging in Carolinas
Mar 26, 2025

First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and Meterologist Chrissy Kohler discuss our wildfire season, why these fires have been so bad and the emotional toll it’s taking on our area. 

Duration: 00:12:53
Severe Weather Awareness: How to prepare your family
Mar 13, 2025

Are you ready for severe weather? First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and Meterologist Adam McWilliams help you plan ahead to keep your family safe.

Duration: 00:16:22
Get to know First Alert Meteorologist Adam McWilliams
Jan 30, 2025

Kendra introduces Adam as the newest member of the FOX Carolina First Alert Weather team. Hear about his passion for weather, funny stories, and why hail is one of his least favorite kinds of weather!

Duration: 00:21:47
Where to find fall color in the mountains
Oct 25, 2024

Kendra talks to Transylvania County Tourism Director Clark Lovelace about best places to go and how you can help the Brevard community.

Duration: 00:05:43
Fall foliage outlook
Sep 18, 2024

Duration: 00:13:24
What Beryl tells us about 2024 hurricane season
Jul 05, 2024

Hurricane Beryl has been breaking all kinds of records with it’s strength, where it developed and how soon in the season. First Alert Meteorologists Chrissy Kohler and Katherine Noel break down why this is important to pay attention to this historic storm and what it tells us about the rest of the hurricane season.

Duration: 00:22:29
First Alert Weather: Flying with hurricane hunters
Jun 17, 2024

Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and meteorologist Bryan Bachman talk about Hurricane Hunters and Bryan’s experience seeing the planes in person in May.  

Duration: 00:13:33
Spring Outlook for the Carolinas
Apr 09, 2024

From growing season to El Niño, FOX Carolina First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and Ashley Rehnberg of the National Weather Service break down expectations for spring in the Carolinas.

Duration: 00:13:40
2024 Solar Eclipse: What You Need to Know
Mar 29, 2024

FOX Carolina's First Alert meteorologists Bryan Bachman and Chrissy Kohler discuss the upcoming solar eclipse. They break down everything from how eclipses work to what we can expect across the Western Carolinas and where to travel to see totality. 

Duration: 00:37:07
South Carolina's snow drought and what's next
Feb 22, 2024

We are in a snow drought in the Upstate of South Carolina. Is there still hope for snow this year? Plus what does the overall pattern for this spring and summer look like. First Alert Meteorologist Bryan Bachman and Chrissy Kohler discuss.

Duration: 00:14:08
Why weather is expected to be active this winter
Jan 03, 2024

FOX Carolina First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra and Ashley Rehnberg from National Weather Service talk about El Niño and what it means for winter, plus other challenges in forecasting. 

Duration: 00:11:35
Chances For A White Christmas?
Dec 19, 2023

Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? First Alert Meteorologists Bryan Bachman & Chrissy Kohler break down the odds of having a white Christmas in the Western Carolinas and where to go if you want to increase your odds of seeing snow on Christmas Day.

Duration: 00:17:24
FOX Carolina First Alert Winter Weather Outlook
Nov 15, 2023

FOX Carolina's Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and Meteorologist Bryan Bachman discuss how El Nino will affect the upcoming winter.

Duration: 00:08:20
The Science of Fall
Oct 06, 2023

First Alert Meteorologists Chrissy Kohler and Bryan Bachman discuss the science of Fall, from colors and falling leaves, to how the weather impacts it all.

Duration: 00:15:59
Hurricane drones are changing the game for tropical forecasts
Aug 28, 2023

FOX Carolina's First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent talks with Dr. Cione with NOAA about how drones are being used to investigate hurricanes

Duration: 00:14:48
Common Weather Phrases and Their Origins
Jun 27, 2023

FOX Carolina First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and Meteorologist Chrissy Kohler “shoot the breeze” on common weather phrases we use every day.

Duration: 00:11:09
2023 hurricane season forecast, changes & impacts
Jun 01, 2023

FOX Carolina First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and First Alert Meteorologist Chrissy Kohler break down the 2023 hurricane forecast.

Duration: 00:10:04
Is Tornado Alley shifting closer to us?
May 03, 2023

FOX Carolina's Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent talks to Trisha Palmer with the National Weather Service about a possible shift in "Tornado Alley," bringing it closer to the Carolinas.

Duration: 00:16:32
Forecasting challenges for the spring
Apr 07, 2023

FOX Carolina Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent talks about spring forecast challenges with the National Weather Service's Ashley Rehnberg.

Duration: 00:12:49
Spring outlook with NOAA and FOX Carolina's First Alert Weather team
Mar 29, 2023

Meteorologists Bryan Bachman and Chrissy Kohler discuss NOAA’s Spring outlook, and what’s expected here over the next few months.

Duration: 00:15:42
Explaining the GSP Radar Upgrade
Feb 08, 2023

We talked to Trisha Palmer, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service – GSP Office about the recent radar upgrade. She explained why the removal of the dome was so important and how it helps us going forward.

Duration: 00:12:03
Winter weather forecast challenges
Jan 09, 2023

FOX Carolina Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent talks to Ashley Rehnberg with the National Weather Service about challenges that come along with winter forecasting.

Duration: 00:19:40
How likely is a White Christmas?
Dec 20, 2022

The FOX Carolina First Alert Weather team talks about snow on Christmas - and how likely the area is to see a White Christmas.

Duration: 00:05:41
A Look Back at 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Dec 01, 2022

Meteorologist Katherine Noel takes a look back at the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season now that it has come to an end. The episode covers how the season played out, the history made, and impacts from some of the most memorable storms.

Duration: 00:12:43
Forecast Challenges Pt. 2
Nov 16, 2022

FOX Carolina's First Alert Weather team talks tropics, nor’easters and snow with NWS meteorologist Ashley Rehnberg.

Duration: 00:14:03
All about fall foliage
Oct 14, 2022

FOX Carolina Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and meteorologist Chrissy Kohler talk about your fall foliage outlook.

Duration: 00:12:00
Introducing First Alert Meteorologist Katherine Noel
Sep 15, 2022

First Alert Meteorologist Bryan Bachman sits down for a chat with Katherine Noel, the newest member of the Fox Carolina First Alert Weather Team.

Duration: 00:22:58
Meet a new member of the First Alert Weather team!
Aug 22, 2022

Meteorologist Chrissy Kohler joins the FOX Carolina First Alert Weather team.

Duration: 00:08:53
Active severe weather season
Jul 15, 2022

FOX Carolina First Alert Meteorologist Kendra Kent talks to the National Weather Service about the seemingly more active severe weather season.

Duration: 00:19:05
Meteors and Supermoons
Jun 08, 2022

FOX Carolina meteorologists Kendra Kent and Bob Trihy talk about all the upcoming events in the sky!

Duration: 00:06:17
Predictions for 2022 Atlanta Hurricane Season
May 24, 2022

FOX Carolina First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and Meteorologist Bob Trihy discuss NOAA's prediction for the 2022 Atlanta Hurricane Season.

Duration: 00:09:05
How forecasts affect farming
Apr 21, 2022

FOX Carolina First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent talks to Dale Linville about how weather affects farmers and how they plan for their crops.

Duration: 00:19:08
What is First Alert Weather?
Apr 14, 2022

First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and Meteorologist Bob Trihy talk about First Alert weather and how we better prepare you for impactful weather! Plus, info on downloading our new app!

Duration: 00:11:07
Forecast Challenges Pt. 1
Mar 15, 2022

FOX Carolina Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent chats with NWS Meteorologist Ashley Pratt about some of the biggest forecast headaches and local weather hazards.

Duration: 00:12:16
Meet Ashley Pratt, NWS meteorologist
Mar 01, 2022

FOX Carolina Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent talks to Ashley Pratt from the National Weather Service about forecasting in the Carolinas.

Duration: 00:12:58
Weather or Not! And to What Degree? Ashley Pratt from the National Weather Service
Mar 01, 2022

Kendra talks with Ashley Pratt from the National Weather Service in Greer!

Duration: 00:14:51
Bryan Bachman joins the FOX Carolina weather team
Feb 01, 2022

FOX Carolina meteorologist Nicole Papay introduces you to the newest member of the weather team - meteorologist Bryan Bachman!

Duration: 00:08:52
Weather or Not! And to what Degree?
Feb 01, 2022

In this week's episode, we introduce you to our newest FOX Carolina Meteorologist, Bryan Bachman!

Duration: 00:07:52
Forecasting winter weather in the Upstate
Jan 13, 2022

FOX Carolina chief meteorologist Kendra Kent is talking to the National Weather Service about tracking potential winter weather coming to the Upstate.

Duration: 00:07:14
Weather or Not! And to what degree?
Jan 13, 2022

Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent spoke with an official at the National Weather Service here in Greenville about what goes into their decisions when it comes to winter weather warnings and watches.

Duration: 00:06:15
Fire danger awareness
Dec 06, 2021

FOX Carolina meteorologist Bob Trihy is talking to the National Weather Service about the heightened risk of fire dangers.

Duration: 00:06:08
Weather or Not! And to what Degree?
Dec 06, 2021

We're discussing fire danger awareness in this edition of Weather or Not! And to what Degree?

Duration: 00:05:09
Weather or Not! And to What Degree?
Nov 16, 2021

You'll be able to see the Beaver Moon Lunar Eclipse by the end of the week! We'll tell you when that will be in this edition of Weather or Not! And to What Degree?

Duration: 00:05:57
What is the beaver moon lunar eclipse?
Nov 16, 2021

FOX Carolina meteorologist Bob Trihy sits down with a planetarium expert from Roper Mountain Science Center to talk about an astronomical event.

Duration: 00:06:57
What is hazard simplification?
Nov 09, 2021

FOX Carolina Meteorologist Bob Trihy talks to the National Weather Service about the decision to simplify some weather alerts for the community.

Duration: 00:12:32
Weather or Not! And to what Degree?
Nov 09, 2021

Meteorologist Bob Trihy speaks with Trisha Palmer with the National Weather Service on the new ways they're simplifying the verbiage on flash flood warnings.

Duration: 00:11:33
Behind the scenes of FOX Carolina weather
Oct 07, 2021

FOX Carolina meteorologists Nicole Papay and Kylee Miller talk about what goes into forecasting as a team.

Duration: 00:08:58
Weather or Not! And to what Degree?
Oct 07, 2021

Meteorologist Kylee Miller and Nicole Papay talk fun activities to do as we head into fall in this week's Weather or Not! And to what Degree?

Duration: 00:07:58
Your fall foliage forecast
Sep 16, 2021

FOX Carolina chief meteorologist Kendra Kent and meteorologist Bob Trihy talk about what people in the western Carolinas can expect for fall 2021.

Duration: 00:14:43
Weather or Not! And to what Degree?
Sep 16, 2021

It's the fall edition of Weather or Not! And to what Degree? Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent and Meteorologist Bob Trihy talk fall foliage and colors!

Duration: 00:13:43
Weather or not! And to what degree?
Aug 30, 2021

You may have heard about Meteorological fall, but what is it exactly? FOX Carolina Meteorologist Kylee Miller explains what it means and how it impacts you!

Duration: 00:02:20
What is meteorological fall?
Aug 30, 2021

FOX Carolina meteorologist Kylee Miller is breaking down what you need to know about meteorological fall.

Duration: 00:03:20
Urban heat islands explained
Aug 03, 2021

FOX Carolina meteorologists Nicole Papay and Kylee Miller talk about the phenomena called "urban heat islands."

Duration: 00:09:45
Weather or not! And to what degree?
Aug 03, 2021

Meteorologists Kylee Miller and Nicole Papay spoke with an expert on Urban Heat Islands and how these places impact people living in cities and metro areas.

Duration: 00:08:44