Weather Wise

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.

April Showers Bring May Flowers. Or do they? In today’s podcast, we take a look at April’s weather so far and whether we’ve had too much rain or not enough. 

NOAA & WMO have provided plenty of tropical weather information over the last few weeks. Meteorologist Sloane Haines & Meteorologist Ulises Garcia discuss these tropical updates ranging from retired storms, a new storm average to be used in 2021 and plenty more. 

This week is Severe Storms Awareness Week in Maryland. Today’s podcast covers the five main threats that can develop within a severe thunderstorm, plus tips on how to stay safe.

Agricultural Report: Winter is over, but has the growing season officially started? When is it safe to de-winterize your home? Today’s podcast has all the answers.

The Vernal (Spring) Equinox has officially arrived. What does that and the current state of ENSO mean for the upcoming severe thunderstorm season? Find out in today’s episode of Weather Wise.

Low humidity & breezy winds led to our 1st fire weather alerts of the year to be issued earlier this week. Meteorologist Ulises Garcia & Meteorologist Sloane Haines discuss the importance of fire weather on Delmarva. 

Temperatures are warming up, but it’s still not the time to jump into the water. Meteorologist Ulises Garcia and Meteorologist Sloane Haines discuss the cold water danger during the spring and fall, but also the climatology for the month of March.

Happy March and happy Meteorological Spring! In today’s podcast, we take a look back at the winter of 2020-2021 and see how it compared to last year.

Even though it’s still winter, the days are now getting longer and longer. How much daylight per day are we gaining? Find out in today’s episode of Weather Wise.

Rolling blackouts, deadly cold, freezing rain, and record snowfall. Today’s podcast takes a look at the rare winter weather currently impacting the South Central U.S.

Meteorologists Daniel Johnson and Ulises Garcia discuss how a warming Stratosphere can activate the Polar Vortex, unleashing brutal cold across the U.S. 

Delmarva had its first snowstorm of the season on January 31st, which ended up being the biggest snowstorm in over two years. In this episode of Weather Wise, we take a look back at the storm and discuss whether it was just a teaser for what’s yet to come this winter.