Weather Wise

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Drew Wolf are back this week talking about the coolest air this early fall season. Looking ahead, they examine the quickly developing tropical system in the Gulf and how this may impact the Mid-Atlantic this weekend. 

Coming off of this weekend's nor'easter, many coastal communities are still dealing with residual tidal flooding, while area beaches appraise the amount of erosion left by the storm. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo look back at the storm's impact and look ahead to the upcoming push of fall air that will have below average temperatures spreading across the Mid-Atlantic.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Drew Wolf are back for the first fall edition of Weather Wise! This week, they talk about the onshore pattern that's quickly bringing a fall feel to the Mid-Atlantic and will prompt concerns for coastal flooding. Looking ahead to the weekend, they examine the possibility of a coastal storm developing. 

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo are back this week talking about the cool and nice mornings that started off the week. They look ahead to an unsettled pattern that develops heading into the start of fall next week. Sam and Rich also recap week 1 of their fantasy football teams.

In this week's episode, meteorologists Drew Wolf and Sam Leppo take a look at both local and national weather headlines. After looking back at a beautiful, low-humidity Labor Day weekend, they dive into weather events across the country, including an unprecedented tornado watch in Hawaii, early winter weather in Alaska, and extreme heat on the West Coast. They also give a behind-the-scenes look at how college football weather delays impact late-night TV broadcasting, and closes out the show with their predictions for NFL Week 1 alongside a breakdown of a massive blockbuster trade in their fantasy football league. 

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo are back this week to talk about the late season heat wave taking over the east coast this week. They also look at the potential for severe weather, including the setup that differs from previous heat waves this summer. With fall around the corner, Sam and Rich talk a little Fantasy Football as well!

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Drew Wolf are back this week talking about last Thursday's tornado outbreak. 4 separate tornadoes touched down in northern Delmarva, including a high end EF-1 tornado that ripped through Dover. Rich and Drew recap the day's setup and the supercell that created the tornadoes, and discuss the the final surveys done by the National Weather Service. 

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo are back for a new edition of Weather Wise, talking about everything from fair food to football. They also look at the improving drought conditions as a wetter pattern re-emerges heading into late week and the weekend.

WDMT weather alum - meteorologist Ulises Garcia, visited Delmarva last week, taking in some beach time, visiting with old friends, and even making an appearance at the Delaware State Fair. UG (as we call him) stopped by WMDT to record a special edition of Weather Wise with Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek, and he talked about what he's been up to since leaving Delmarva, including his latest stint forecasting in the heart of Tornado Alley!

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo are back this week to recap recent severe weather on Delmarva. A newly uncovered video of a tornado in Hurlock from the past weekend, and a rough evening of weather in Salisbury Tuesday night, Sam and Rich break down the setup and aftermath. And with nicer weather approaching, the timing couldn't be better to kick off the Delaware State Fair!

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek is back this week with Meteorologist Sam Leppo as the next heat wave gets set to ramp up. With another big heat dome developing to the west, Sam and Rich discuss how this heat wave will be different from the last one. They look at when storms will potentially fire across Delmarva in the coming days as well.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek sits down with WMDT's newest Meteorologist Drew Wolf and talks about his journey to becoming a meteorologist and arriving on Delmarva.

After nearly 3 years of working every shift, covering countless severe weather events, and then some, Meteorologist Erich Ahlf wraps up his final days with WMDT before making the next big step in his career. Erich reflects back on his time at the station and here on Delmarva, and shares what's next for him!

Meteorologists Erich Ahlf and Sam Leppo are back this week, talking about the severe weather that prompted numerous severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings across Delmarva Monday evening. They also look ahead at how the pattern will evolve heading into the weekend.

This week, Meteorologists Erich Ahlf and Sam Leppo recap Sunday's severe weather and break down the setup for more severe storms later this week. They also look at activity in the tropics that could bring some extra moisture to our area.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back this week to discuss the next surge of heat on Delmarva. With the heat comes a better chance at some much needed rain.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo are in for this week's edition of Weather Wise. With the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season on June 1st, Rich and Sam take a look at the seasonal forecast and how a strong El Nino will factor into the forecast. They also look ahead to the end of the week as a rapid warm up is set to develop across the Mid-Atlantic. 

Meteorologists Erich Ahlf and Sam Leppo are back this week talking about the holiday weekend rainfall and where it leaves the area in the current drought situation. They also look at the chance for severe weather midweek before a change back to some refreshing air to end the week.

A few records have fallen this week as a short-lived May heat wave has had Delmarva baking as if it's late June! Meteorologists Sam Leppo and Erich Ahlf discuss the hot weather and when relief is set to arrive. As drought continues to worsen with the sunny and hot days, a shift towards an unsettled pattern brings hope for some much needed rain.

On this week's edition of Weather Wise, we meet Meteorologist Sam Leppo who recently joined the WMDT Storm Team! Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talks with Sam about where he grew up and what started his passion for weather on his journey to becoming a meteorologist.

A slow moving boundary will bring chances for much needed rain for 2 days before the end of the week, marking one of the better opportunities for wet weather in the past few weeks. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf take a look at the increasing drought coverage across Delmarva and look ahead to the temperature outlook for the rest of the month.

A bittersweet podcast this week on Weather Wise as we say goodbye to Meteorologist Jake Grant. After close to 3 years of waking up in the middle of the night to deliver the forecast on Good Morning Delmarva, Jake will be taking the next big step in his career! Listen to hear more about what's next for Jake.

It's rare to get a 90 degree day in April, but the latest stretch of heat may allow that to happen before the end of the week. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf look back at how rare this type of heat is for this early in the spring and how this will only further drought concerns across Delmarva.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about the cooler temperatures and the chance for frost and a freeze this week. They look ahead at a pattern that will feature a continuation of dry air, pushing some of the area back towards drought status.

March will go down as one of the warmest on record, although the month provided many ups and downs that is typical for late winter and the start of spring. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf look back at the month and preview the start of April as the next chance for storms approaches the Mid-Atlantic.

Coming off of a night of severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings, Monday night proved to be the first severe weather event of the season on Delmarva this year. Several areas experienced wind damage with the storms, including a few areas the National Weather Service will be surveying to determine if a tornado touched down. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant look at the event and discuss the mitigating factors that kept severe weather at bay earlier in the day and why the second round of storms ended up being the most severe.

With record breaking warmth spreading across the Mid-Atlantic and Delmarva, a potent storm system is poised to bring the first threat of severe thunderstorms to the region this year. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant look at the setup for storms and the big changes expected behind a strong cold front later this week.

With just a few weeks left in the winter season, a big push of mild air is expected to reach the mid-Atlantic in the coming days. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talk about the temperature battleground that will be setting up across the area, plus a look at an improving drought outlook.

Rivaling past blizzards on Delmarva, the Blizzard of '26 will be talked about for years to come. Highs winds brought down trees and caused power outages. Heavy snow bands dumped snow at rates similar to lake effect snow events in the Great Lakes. There was even thundersnow! Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant look at the data from the storm and discuss how this nor'easter was classic textbook in its formation and how this coastal storm impacted the entire region.

Meteorologists Jake Grant and Erich Ahlf are back this week, discussing the slow shift back to near average temperatures across the mid-Atlantic. After several weeks of bitter cold and leftover snow and ice that was stubborn to melt, the next storm system is poised to be a rainmaker only as arctic air remains locked north in Canada.

After a "Miller B" type Nor'easter crippled the east coast this past weekend, including dumping a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain across Delmarva, another storm is expected to develop off of the coast this weekend. While the storm track is still unknown, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf look at the latest data and talk about possible scenarios for Delmarva, including why this storm will be a different type of Nor'easter than the previous one.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant are back this week talking all things snow. They take a deep dive into the data that's suggesting the arrival of the first significant winter storm of the season for Delmarva and why this could be a massive storm for many parts of the east and southeast regions. They also look at the next batch of arctic air that could be the longest stretch of deep freeze conditions Delmarva has experienced thus far this winter.

Meteorologists Jake Grant and Erich Ahlf are back for this week's episode of Weather Wise, recapping the beneficial rains Delmarva received over the weekend and the emerging trend to a colder pattern for the rest of the month. With the arrival of an arctic cold front Thursday morning, Jake and Erich discuss why a major storm was not able to develop to take advantage of the cold air to bring the area a major snowfall. 

We're back with the start of season #7 of the WeatherWise Podcast! This week Meteorologists Jake Grant and Erich Ahlf talk about the changing temperature trend to start 2026. With a break from the cold pattern we had for much of December, the focus is now on lingering drought and the opportunity for some needed rain this weekend. Jake and Erich also look ahead to later in the month for any potential surges of arctic air.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back this week to bring you the last edition of weatherwise for 2025. They talk about the latest shot of arctic air and any chance for snow to round out the year. Plus, they look at temperature trends into the first few weeks of the new year.

Meteorologists Erich Ahlf and Jake Grant are back this week to talk about the latest shot of snow and dissect the pattern that's allowed mid-winter type arctic air to take hold. They also look ahead to the change in pattern and some much needed rain on the way.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf recap Delmarva's first snow event of the season and talk about the persistent cold pattern that may take us through the final days of fall. Also, they preview this year's Winter Weather Forecast Special, brought to you by Avery Hall Insurance!

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant are back for this week's episode, discussing the latest storm that brought snow close to the peninsula, and the chances that the next one will bring the white stuff to the shore. They also talk about a unique feature showing up on area radars called "bright banding".

As Thanksgiving weekend is upon us, colder air is once again taking over. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about this latest cold snap and if it signals anything more significant in the coming days and weeks as we head into December, and move into the last few weeks of fall.

So far this fall, it has been a pretty dry period for Delmarva. This week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the arrival of some much needed rain to the area. Also, they talk about a shift in the pattern to more chances for rain.