E16: Drought and Fire Danger on Delmarva

Weather Wise

English - April 19, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB
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April is typically known for its increasing occurrences of thunderstorms. And although the month started with a severe weather outbreak that spawned the Sussex county tornado, much of the month has featured stretches of sunny days and abnormally warm temperatures. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Ulises Garcia discuss the worsening drought conditions across Delmarva and how other variables are coming together to increase the fire risk on the peninsula.