Brad Panovich

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Brad Panovich
Born
near Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. [1]
CitizenshipUnited States
Education Ohio State University (BSc) [2]
Occupation Meteorologist
Employer WCNC-TV
Known forChief Meteorologist at WCNC-TV
weather education and social media engagement
Awards American Meteorological Society Award for Broadcast Meteorology (2017)
National Weather Association Special Appreciation Award (2025)

Brad Panovich is an American meteorologist currently serving as the chief meteorologist for WCNC-TV, the NBC affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina. [1] He is a fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and is recognized for his "Weather IQ" educational platform and his extensive use of social media to communicate complex atmospheric science topics to the public. [3] In 2017, he received the AMS Award for Broadcast Meteorology, the highest national honor for a broadcast meteorologist. [4]

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Early life and education

Panovich was raised outside of Cleveland, Ohio, and became interested in meteorology after experiencing the Great Blizzard of 1978. [5] He attended Ohio State University, where he participated in storm chasing research during his junior and senior years. [2] He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology. [6]

Career

Panovich began his career at stations in Dayton, Ohio (WKEF-TV) and Cadillac, Michigan (WGKI-TV). [6] He later joined WWL-TV in New Orleans as a weekend meteorologist. [1] While at WWL, he covered tropical weather and returned to the station in 2005 to assist during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. [7]

In 2003, Panovich was hired as a meteorologist at WCNC-TV in Charlotte, [1] rising to chief meteorologist in 2008. [8] He also serves as a part-time instructor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the department of earth, environmental and geographical sciences. [9] Additionally, he provides seasonal winter forecasts for the regional website SkiSoutheast. [10]

Awards and recognition

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Brad Panovich". WCNC-TV. July 25, 2011. Archived from the original on January 17, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Brad Panovich". The Ohio State University. Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Adjunct Professor honored with Award for Broadcast Meteorology". UNC Charlotte News. January 11, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich receives national honor". WCNC-TV. July 26, 2017. Archived from the original on April 5, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  5. ↑ Pitkin, Ryan (September 26, 2018). "Brad Panovich Talks Florence, Trolls and Global Warming". Creative Loafing Charlotte. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Brad Panovich - Meteorologist in Charlotte, North Carolina". About.me. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Charlotte's Meteorologist With Brad Panovich". The Bandit Room. August 4, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  8. ↑ Washburn, Mark (August 2, 2008). "'Extreme' often helps pay families' expenses". The Charlotte Observer. pp. 1E, 6E . Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Brad Panovich - Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences". University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  10. ↑ Doble, Mike (November 12, 2015). "Back for Another Year of Providing Skier's Forecasts...Brad Panovich". SkiSoutheast. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Brad Panovich named best weather forecaster by Charlotte Magazine". WCNC-TV. April 23, 2025. Archived from the original on May 6, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Brad Panovich recognized for his work during Hurricane Helene". WCNC-TV. September 9, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
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