Weather Wise

Spring started at 5:24pm EDT on Monday and for Delmarva the upward temperature trend has been right on cue with the new season. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Ulises Garcia are in for this week's episode to talk about the changing weather pattern for the late part of March. With severe weather season just around the corner, Delaware is gearing up its preparedness efforts w...

With the start of Daylight Saving Time this past weekend, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sloane Haines talk the pros and cons of the newly adjusted time. And with the start of Spring just a few days away, Sloane and Rich discuss how the weather pattern has finally shifted to a more normalized stretch for late winter, with little signs of change in the immediate future. And on a...

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek is joined this week by Ulises Garcia to recap another month for the record books. Following one of the warmest Februarys on record for the Salisbury area, the start of March has followed suit with the first thunderstorms of the season across some parts of Delmarva. 

Meteorologist Sloane Haines joins Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek this week as they recap a weekend that teased snow lovers with a brief period of wet snow across parts of Delmarva that had yet to see any flakes this season. Severe weather was the story in parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley, where damage was reported due to numerous instances of straight line winds and tornadoes. Sloane and Ric...

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Ulises Garcia discuss a late week warm-up that could break some records. With the talk of warm air, they also look at a powerful Typhoon on the other side of the world. And in the continued search for signs of snow, Rich and Ulises discuss how some climate signals may be shifting towards a more winter-friendly setup in the weeks to come.

Meteorologist Sloane Haines is back this week with Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek as an exceptionally mild February continues into the mid-month time frame. With recent record high temperatures they take a look at long range patterns to see if there's any hope for cold and snow lovers for later stages of winter.

Punxsutawney Phil says that we're not done with winter. This week, Meteorologist Ulises Garcia and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek offer their thoughts on the matter!

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sloane Haines talk about the possibility of the first measurable snow event across Delmarva so far this season - and although a small amount at most, is this a sign of more winter-like conditions in the coming days?

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Ulises Garcia recap the recent string of storm systems across the region as a mild and snow-free winter continues. They also examine the he atmospheric river events in the western US and how unprecedented snowpack in the mountains may help drought stricken areas in the Spring.

January continues to be unusual for wintertime standards, not just in Delmarva, but across the country and other parts of the world. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sloane Haines talk about the recent tornadoes in the south and the atmospheric river out west. Plus, fresh off of her honeymoon, Sloane describes the unusually warm winter weather she experienced while overseas in It...

As January continues to be milder than average, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Ulises Garcia look at the warmer than usual start to the new year. With mild weather here along the east coast, the western United States has been taking the brunt of the active weather with catastrophic conditions as a result.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek is with Meteorologist Sloane Haines this week to kick off the new year and season 4 of the WeatherWise Podcast! A mild start to the new year, Delmarva has had quieter weather since the artic blast of Christmas Weekend. They discuss some of the big weather events happening in other parts of the country to start off 2023 and how temperatures will soon settle into a m...

Meteorologists Sloane Haines & Ulises Garcia discuss the record setting cold from this past Christmas weekend while looking ahead to the milder temperatures for the New Year's weekend. 

Meteorologist Ulises Garcia joins Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek to discuss the upcoming arctic blast that's expected to arrive later this week. The timing will be just before Christmas, giving those hopeful for a White Christmas something to watch. Rich and Ulises discuss the opportunity for any snowfall for Delmarva.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sloane Haines explore the upcoming temperature trends for late December, holiday weather expectations, and more in this week's podcast!

Now that December is in full swing, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sloane Haines are back this week to talk about gearing up for the coming cold season. They give a preview of this week's Winter Weather Special, sponsored in part by National HVAC, which will air through the end of the week on 47 ABC WMDT and can be found at WMDT.com.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Ulises Garcia recap a historic lake effect snow event that occurred in western New York and the conditions that made it possible for close to 6.5 feet of snow to fall in a single storm. After a cold second half of November, they look into the long range trends that give clues on what to expect for temperatures heading into the first half of Decemb...

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sloane Haines chat about the blast of cold air Delmarva saw over the weekend into early this week. Plus, they have your Thanksgiving forecast. And if you're looking to get into the holiday spirit, they let you know which holiday parades they'll be at next week!

A big congrats to Meteorologist Sloane Haines who just got married last weekend! And she's back this week with Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek to talk about the fantastic, but very unusual weather she enjoyed for her special weekend, plus other wedding weather lore. With the return of fall temperatures, Sloane and Rich also discuss the rapid change in temperatures across Delmarva. 

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek is joined by Meteorologist Ulises Garcia for this week's episode. They focus on the stretch of record breaking warm weather across Delmarva and how this trend is reversing course. With the recent time change, November weather is back...along with a late season tropical storm!

November arrived in Delmarva with above average temperatures, a trend that appears set to continue well into the month. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sloane Haines dive into the average numbers for a typical November, plus they take a look at a very active late season in the tropics.

As the leaves begin to show more color across the area, the weather pattern is shifting into more of an unsettled pattern, as the streak of recent sunny days has been replaced by stubborn cloudiness, passing showers and foggy conditions. Meteorologist Ulises Garcia and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek recap the transition from frosty mornings to wet and milder conditions across Delmarva.

Meteorologist Ulises Garcia joins Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek this week to talk about the dip in temperatures across Delmarva. Frosty mornings and leaves starting to show some color, Fall is in full swing across the Mid-Atlantic!

Expanding on last week's podcast, Meteorologist Sloane Haines and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek review the overall impact the remnants of Ian had on Delmarva. The rain was much needed, but it came at a cost as the remnants of Ian integrated with a coastal storm to bring high winds and coastal flooding to the eastern shore of Delmarva.

Meteorologist Sloane Haines joins Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek this week to talk about the ongoing impact on Delmarva from the remnants of Hurricane Ian. They talk about how Ian's upper level energy integrated with a new coastal storm to bring a prolonged period of rain, wind and coastal flooding to much of Delmarva's shoreline.