Getting set for the next arctic blast, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant look at how this may be the coldest air Delmarva has experienced in almost 2 years, dating back to Christmas of 2022. They also look at a rare severe weather outbreak in California which prompted the first ever tornado warning for the city of San Francisco.
Drought still plagues all of Delmarva, but a midweek storm system is set to bring the most rain in one event in quite some time. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the expectations from this storm, the high wind potential and the next big cold snap that will arrive by the end of the week.
An early blast of cold air settled into the eastern US, helping to make way for the first snowflakes of the season on Sunday, the first day of December. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about how long this cold streak will last and if the area will see any more snow in the short term.
Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back in this week's episode to talk about the big changes headed our way. Erich and Rich discuss the quick moving storm system that will bring rainy travel conditions to the area for Thanksgiving and how this will unlock the doors to the first arctic shot of air of the late fall season, and how long this stretch of well below average temperatures will last.
As drought has been the main focus of the fall thus far, the first big cold front of the season arrives Wednesday night with gusty winds and dropping temps. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about the chance at some more much needed rain with the front and about how chilly it will feel by the end of the week.
This week, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf recap the much-needed rain the area received Sunday night. Plus, they discuss the ongoing drought and the next opportunity for rain.
Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back this week to talk about the record streak of dry weather that continues on Delmarva. Looking ahead to some positive changes, they also talk about the best chance for rain the region has seen since September.
Drought is continuing to worsen across all of Delmarva as October is set to go into the books as a completely dry month for much of the area. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant look at the long range pattern for any signs of change. They also talk about the first freeze of the season and the roller coaster temperature swing that will bring a late summer feel to Halloween.
Meteorologists Jake Grant and Erich Ahlf take a look at record dry conditions across Delmarva. They also discuss the fall season as we move later into October.
Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction across Florida that continues to be assessed. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jak Grant discuss the unique conditions that led to a preceding historic tornado outbreak ahead of Milton. Rich and Jake also talk about the increasing drought across Delmarva.
The tropics continue to be volatile as hurricane Milton explodes into one of the strongest hurricanes on record, churning through the gulf and approaching the west coast of Florida. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the conditions that led to the rapid development of such a monster storm, only days after the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
The scope of Helene's destruction may not be fully known for quite some time, but the range of devastation from the Florida coast up through the southeast and into areas of Appalachia is nothing short of unprecedented. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant unpack some of the details of how Helene was able to affect such a large area of the country, comparing it to similar storms in modern history such as Hurricane Katrina.
Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf recap the recent high tidal flooding along many of the coastal communities along the Chesapeake Bay side of Delmarva and the cause of such a prolonged event. In the tropics, Helene is forecast to rapidly intensify into a potential major hurricane. Rich and Erich delve into the factors that may lead to a devastating landfall along the northwest Florida coast by the end of the week.
In the final days of Summer, an extended dry pattern has finally shifted with tropical activity impacting the Mid-Atlantic. Meteorologists Erich Ahlf and Jake Grant discuss why this tropical system was more unique to the typical systems of the season thus far. They also look ahead to "leaf changing" season and delve into the processes that have started to subtly show across Delmarva.
The middle of September is set to bring a fantastic stretch of weather to Delmarva. This will also increase drought conditions across the area, and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant discuss how this will affect fall foliage in the coming weeks. As Hurricane Francine bears down on Louisiana, they will talk about any impact expected on Delmarva.
Meteorological Fall kicked off at the beginning of the month and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talks about the idea behind Meteorological seasons and why they differ from astronomical seasons. Rich also examines the frequency of tornado warnings by various National Weather Service offices across the country, and what areas had the highest amount of activity this severe weather season. Rich also looks at the current state of the tropics.
This week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talk about the shift back into summer-like conditions. They also look ahead to Labor Day Weekend and what could be another shot of fall-like air to kick off the month of September. Rich and Erich examine an extended lull in the tropics and signals that might indicate new activity in the coming days.
This week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talks about the big shift in the overall pattern that has brought Delmarva some of the best weather that could be expected for the middle of August. This ties into the recent tracks of Debby and Ernesto, the latter causing issues with rip currents along the coast. Monday's full "Blue" moon starts a streak of 4 consecutive "Supermoons" that will occur through the middle of Fall.
Tropical Storm Debby brought a lot of problems to the southeast and mid-Atlantic regions, from flash flooding to tornadoes over a several day period. However, in the vast expanse of the system's influence, Delmarva was able to avoid much of the worst that Debby had to offer - despite model trends and forecasts suggesting severe weather for the area. On this week's episode, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant dissect the changing variables that led to a shift in the f...
On this week's episode, Chief Meteorologist RIch Wirdzek, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf recap this past weekend's severe storms across Delmarva and discuss Debby and the potential impacts we could see later this week.