Weather Wise

E44: Record Coastal Flooding

November 03, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Parts of Delmarva just experienced the worst coastal flooding event in years! This was also one of the top tidal flooding events to not be associated w/ a tropical system. Major floods are occurring more often & it's something we should be ready for in the future.

E43: Atmospheric Rivers

October 27, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Have you heard of atmospheric rivers? Meteorologist Sloane Haines & Meteorologist Ulises Garcia break it all down, along with its pros and cons for the Western United States.

E43: Atmospheric Rivers

October 27, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Have you heard of atmospheric rivers? Meteorologist Sloane Haines & Meteorologist Ulises Garcia break it all down, along with its pros and cons for the Western United States.

E42: Is Hurricane Season Over?

October 20, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

It's the end of October and the Atlantic Basin is quiet in terms of tropical activity, so is hurricane season over? Today's episode discusses past October hurricanes and how hurricane season can still turn active well into autumn.

E41: Coastal Flooding

October 13, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

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.

E40: September Wrap-up & Weather Folklore

October 06, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

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.

E39: Autumn on Delmarva

September 29, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

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.

E38: Autumnal Equinox

September 22, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

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.

E37: Remembering September 11, 2001

September 15, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

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.

E36: Rapid Intensification of Tropical Cyclones

September 08, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

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.

E35: Hurricane Ida

September 01, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

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.

E34: New England Hurricanes

August 25, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

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.

E33: The Atlantic Awakens

August 18, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

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.

E32: West Coast vs. East Coast Weather

August 11, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

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.

E31: A Look Back at July

August 04, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

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.

E30: La Nina Watch

July 28, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

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.

E30: La Nina Watch

July 28, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

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.

E29: Delaware State Fair Weather

July 21, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

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.

E28: Tropical Storm Elsa

July 14, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

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.

E27: Delaware Tornadoes

July 07, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

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.

E26: Western Heat Wave

June 30, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

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.

E25: Tropical Storm Claudette

June 23, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MB

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.

E24: Megadrought 2021

June 16, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

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.

E23: Heat Wave Safety

June 09, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

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

E22: Chilly Summer Kick-Off

June 02, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

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.

E21: 2021 Hurricane Outlook

May 26, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

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.

E20: New Climate Normals

May 19, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

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.

E19: Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 12, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

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.

E18:Thunderstorms

May 05, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

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.

E17: La Plata Tornado

April 28, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

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.

E16: Too Much Rain?

April 21, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

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.

E15: Tropical Updates

April 14, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

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.

E14: Severe Storm Awareness

April 07, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

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.

E13: Agriculture Report

March 31, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

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.

E12: Spring Equinox

March 24, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

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.

E11: Fire Weather Alerts

March 17, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

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.

E10: Cold Water Danger

March 10, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

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.

E9: Winter Reflection

March 03, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

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.

E8: A look at daylight

February 24, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

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.

E7: Rare Winter Weather

February 17, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

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.

E6: Polar Vortex

February 10, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

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

E5: First 2021 Snowstorm

February 03, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

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.

E4: 21 Years Ago

January 26, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

The surprise snowstorm of January 25, 2000 will forever be remembered as a “perfect storm for snow lovers, but an imperfect storm for forecasters.” So what went wrong and why were meteorologists caught off guard? Find out in today’s episode of Weather Wise.

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