Charles Ewing

Meteorologist

I always had lots questions about the weather. Why is it snowing? How do hurricanes form? But it was the tornado that rumbled through my childhood Raleigh home that really peaked my interest. I graduated from The University of North Carolina at Asheville with a degree in Atmospheric Science.

A few years later, I received the American Meteorological Society's Seal of Approval. With my degree, I landed my first job at a Fox station in Macon, GA. Tropical storms, flooding rains, tornadoes and drought were some of the weather features that provided a challenge.

Spending four years in Macon can make a North Carolina native home sick. That's why I am glad to be back in North Carolina, working for Fox 8. Away from work, I like to chase severe thunderstorms, track hurricanes, and hope that one-day NC State gets a good basketball team and cheer loudly for the NC State football team.

Recent Articles

  • Thomasville named 1 of 10 “All-America Cities”

    Posted on: 7:48 am, June 17, 2013, by and , updated on: 07:50pm, June 17, 2013

    DENVER, Colo. — Thomasville, North Carolina has been named a 2013 “All-America City” by the National Civic League. The All-America...
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    Thomasville Memorial Day parade (WGHP File Photo)
  • Storm clean up in Kernersville

    Posted on: 8:17 pm, June 11, 2013, by

    KERNERSVILLE, N.C.– Powerful winds from a thunderstorm leveled dozens of trees near the Highway 66/311 Interchange in Forsyth County Monday...
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  • Driving safety tips for rainy weather

    Posted on: 7:07 pm, June 10, 2013, by

    When dark skies roll in across the Piedmont, Greensboro Police Officer Douglas Campbell knows a flood of trouble could be...
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  • Farmers growing more rapeseed

    Posted on: 6:49 pm, June 3, 2013, by

    YADKIN COUNTY, N.C.– With natural food sales climbing, manufacturers are looking for more holistic ways to produce their products. Winston-Salem...
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  • Rainy start to the week as cold front moves across state

    Posted on: 10:12 pm, June 2, 2013, by , updated on: 07:27am, June 3, 2013

    A cold front moving across the state will bring showers and thunderstorms on Monday. The rain could be heavy at...
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  • City hopes to revitalize High Point neighborhood with new program

    Posted on: 7:14 pm, May 28, 2013, by

    HIGH POINT, N.C.–There was a time when Josh Baskin was afraid to talk to his Southside High Point neighbors. “It...
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  • Could an EF5 tornado hit the Piedmont?

    Posted on: 7:05 pm, May 21, 2013, by

    The Piedmont is in the peak of tornado season–so, could we see an EF5 tornado with winds over 200 mph?...
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  • Many Piedmont residents invest in tornado shelters

    Posted on: 5:24 pm, May 20, 2013, by

    The recent outbreak of tornadoes throughout the Midwest has many Piedmont residents thinking about their own safety during a severe...
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  • Termite season is here

    Posted on: 6:39 pm, May 14, 2013, by

    As the weather warms up, experts say a good idea to check your home for places that can attract termites....
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  • Fox bites High Point child

    Posted on: 6:42 pm, May 13, 2013, by

    HIGH POINT, N.C.–A 7-year-old was attacked by a fox in High Point Sunday afternoon. Abraham Estrada was sitting on the...
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  • Mosquito season has arrived

    Posted on: 5:48 pm, May 7, 2013, by

    Heavy rain may slowly be moving away, but Guilford County Department of Public Health Educator Sandy Ellington says what the...
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  • Soggy weather slows down business and crops in Randolph County

    Posted on: 5:41 pm, May 6, 2013, by

    RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C.–Cool and rainy weather can make it tough for anyone to get motivated. For some people, it’s not...
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