Carolina Severe Weather Research documents severe weather through field observation, photography, and scientific research to help educate and inform the public.
Carolina Severe Weather Research was built from a passion for chasing severe weather and a commitment to scientific research. The team documents powerful weather events, studies atmospheric behavior, and helps bring greater public awareness to severe weather safety and preparedness.
What began as a passion for observing severe weather has grown into a mission centered on education, documentation, and public awareness. Through field observation, photography, and research-focused outreach, Carolina Severe Weather Research works to make severe weather science more accessible to the communities it serves.
Carolina Severe Weather Research offers educational services to the public and schools, free of charge. The goal is to make severe weather science easier to understand while helping people stay informed, aware, and prepared.
Clear, accessible education about severe weather, storm development, and weather safety for schools, groups, and community audiences.
Free educational presentations designed to help students better understand weather science, storm awareness, and preparedness.
Community-focused outreach that helps the public recognize severe weather risks and understand how to respond more safely.
Real-world storm chasing and observation experience used to support research, documentation, and public education.
The Carolina Severe Weather Research team brings together severe weather specialists, radar specialists, storm chasers, and public safety-focused weather communicators.
Founder · Severe Weather Specialist · Tsunami & Earthquake Specialist
Founder of Carolina Severe Weather Research, Charles leads the organization's mission to document severe weather, support public awareness, and connect field observation with scientific research.
Radar Specialist · NWS Emergency Services Liaison
Ryan specializes in radar analysis and serves as a liaison between emergency services and the National Weather Service, helping connect real-time weather information with public safety needs.
Radar Specialist · Tropical Meteorology Specialist
Jason focuses on radar analysis and tropical meteorology, bringing insight into storm systems, weather patterns, and severe weather development.
Severe Weather Specialist · Storm Chaser
Jen is a severe weather specialist and storm chaser who supports field observation, documentation, and public awareness around dangerous weather events.
The photography gallery highlights the visual side of Carolina Severe Weather Research, including lightning photography, space photography, and severe weather photography.
Carolina Severe Weather Research offers free educational services for schools, community groups, and the public. Contact the team to learn more about outreach, research, photography, or severe weather awareness.
Educational services are offered free of charge
Have a question about educational services, public outreach, severe weather research, or photography? Contact the team directly.