Weather Wise

Did you know that major flooding can occur even without a drop of rain? That's right! A common type of flood we deal with on Delmarva is coastal flooding. Today's podcast talks about what causes it and how severe it get.

Now that October is here, it's time to review the type of weather we had in September. Also, what is weather folklore and can it really help predict the weather? Let's find out in this episode of Weather Wise.

Meteorologist Sloane Haines and Meteorologist Ulises Garcia discuss how quickly the average high temperatures drops throughout autumn, along with when to expect the 1st freeze and when the fall foliage tends to peak on Delmarva. 

Today is the first day of fall! This episode of Weather Wise discusses the difference between meteorological fall and astronomical fall, the exact meaning of the autumnal equinox, plus the amount of daylight we're losing per day as we get closer to winter. 

With this past weekend being the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on our country, we're honoring the lives lost. Today's podcast also looks back at what the weather was like on September 11, 2001 and how history may have changed if the weather was different.

Rapid intensification has become a theme with tropical cyclones over the last few years. Meteorologist Ulises Garcia & Meteorologist Sloane Haines explain what it is, when & where it tends to happen, along with why it’s happening more commonly. 

Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana this past Sunday, the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall. Today's podcast discusses Ida's impacts, plus other storms out in the Atlantic we're keeping a close eye on.

Tropical Storm Henri was the first landfalling tropical cyclone in New England in 30 years, so how often does New England experience tropical systems? Today’s podcast looks back at some of the worst storms to hit New England. 

After a month of no activity, the Atlantic hurricane season is ramping up just as we approach the climatological peak of the season. Today's podcast discusses the current storms we're tracking out there and what we're expecting for the rest of the season.

Have you ever wondered why the weather from coast to coast is so different? Why is the west more prone to earthquakes, mudslides, droughts, and also flooding? We discuss in today's episode of Weather Wise.

Today's podcast looks back at the month of July and how it compares to normal. Plus, today's the one year anniversary of Tropical Storm Isaias and its impacts on Delmarva, so we're looking back at that too.

The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has issued a La Nina Watch in effect for the Northern Hemisphere. What does this mean for the rest of the hurricane season and even the upcoming winter? Today's podcast looks into it.

The Delaware State Fair (DSF) is about to start! Usually it's hot, humid, and stormy, but not all of the time. Today's podcast explores past weather at the DSF and we preview this years fair.

Elsa became the fifth named storm of the hurricane season, bringing widespread impacts from the Lesser Antilles to Cuba, and up and down the east coast of the U.S. Today's podcast looks back at its impact, especially here on Delmarva.

Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Delaware last week; the first confirmed Delaware tornadoes in nearly a year. Today's Weather Wise podcast looks back at that day and what caused the tornadoes.

Intense summer heat has been occurring recently over parts of the Pacific Northwest & Western Canada. Meteorologist Ulises Garcia & Meteorologist Sloane Haines discuss how this heat wave was set up but also how it’s one for the record books.

Tropical Storm Claudette was the first tropical system to make landfall in the U.S. this season and the first deadly storm of the season. Today’s podcast looks back at Claudette’s path and the unfortunate damage it caused.

Scientists are calling the exceptional drought across the western U.S. one of the worst on record. Today’s podcast discusses whether there’s any relief in sight out west, and whether the east coast is in danger of a drought next.

The first official heat wave of the summer has hit portions of Delmarva, so let’s talk heat safety.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer, but it was anything but summer-like on Delmarva. Today’s episode of Weather Wise discusses this past weekend’s record breaking cool and rainy weather, plus we look ahead to what kind of weather we’re expecting in June. 

NOAA released its Atlantic hurricane outlook last week, the same week the first named storm of the season developed. So will it be an active season again? Today’s podcast has all the answers.

Climate Data from the past decade shows that much of the U.S. is warmer and wetter than it used to be. Today's podcast explores the new 1991-2020 climate normals and what that means for our area.

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Hurricane season is right around the corner and today’s podcast is dedicated to helping everyone get a plan for the upcoming season. The time to prepare is now.

When it comes to severe thunderstorms, there are five different severe risk categories, ranging from Marginal to High. Today’s podcast discusses each one in detail, plus the importance of the Storm Prediction Center, a weather office in Norman, Oklahoma that issues these severe risks to the public.

La Plata Tornado: One of the strongest tornadoes to ever strike Maryland occurred 19 years ago today on April 28, 2002 in La Plata, MD. Today’s podcast looks back at that record breaking tornado, including its eventual path that took it across the Chesapeake Bay and onto Delmarva as well.