Brad Panovich

Brad Panovich is an American meteorologist currently serving as the chief meteorologist for WCNC-TV, the NBC affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2017, he received the AMS Award for Broadcast Meteorology, the highest national honor for a broadcast meteorologist.

Early life and education Panovich was raised outside of Cleveland, Ohio, and became interested in meteorology after experiencing the Great Blizzard of 1978. He attended Ohio State University, where he participated in storm chasing research during his junior and senior years.

Career Panovich began his career at stations in Dayton, Ohio (WKEF-TV) and Cadillac, Michigan (WGKI-TV).

In 2003, Panovich was hired as a meteorologist at WCNC-TV in Charlotte, 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. Additionally, he provides seasonal winter forecasts for the regional website SkiSoutheast.

Awards and recognition 2017: AMS Award for Broadcast Meteorology, for his devotion to informing his audience and for innovative use of social media. 2025: National Weather Association Special Appreciation Award, for his work in disaster recovery following Hurricane Helene.