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11:05

E14: A much needed wet pattern

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2026/05/06

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.

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14:00

E13: It's a Wrap! Meteorologist Jake Grant bids...

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2026/04/29

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.

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9:16

E12: April heat and increasing drought

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2026/04/15

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.

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9:32

E11: Frost and freeze potential

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2026/04/08

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.

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11:33

E10: March recap, next chance for storms

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2026/04/01

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.

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9:42

E9: Severe storms impact Delmarva

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2026/03/18

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 w...

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11:25

E8: First severe threat of the year

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2026/03/11

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.

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10:43

E7: Winter's last gasp?

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2026/03/04

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.

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14:34

E6: Blizzard of '26

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2026/02/26

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.

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10:09

E5: February Thaw

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2026/02/11

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.

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10:50

E4: Another Nor'easter Possible this Weekend

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2026/01/28

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.

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10:41

E3: First "big" snow of the season?

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2026/01/21

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.

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11:19

E2: Beneficial rain and the return of arctic air

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2026/01/14

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.

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10:08

E1: New Year trends on Delmarva

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2026/01/08

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.

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7:17

E51: Looking ahead to 2026

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2025/12/31

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.

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9:45

E50: More early season snow!

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2025/12/17

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.

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11:35

E49: First snow of the season!

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2025/12/10

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!

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8:30

E48: Snow chances and "bright banding"

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2025/12/03

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".

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9:53

E47: Thanksgiving weather and a look at December

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2025/11/27

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.

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6:21

E46: Much needed rain arrives

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2025/11/20

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.

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