Latest Rehoboth beach Podcast Episodes
E48: Holiday parades and more talk of snow!
Weather Wise - December 06, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutesMany communities across Delmarva have been celebrating the holiday season with parades - and for the most part, the weather has been great! Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf share their experiences with this year's parades and take a look at more chances for snowflake...
E47: First Flakes of the Season!
Weather Wise - November 29, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutesMany spots on Delmarva had a nice surprise Tuesday morning (if you like snow, of course)! Flurries accompanied a big push of arctic air that brought the coldest day since mid March. Meteorologist Erich Ahlf and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talk about what this might mean for the month of Dec...
E46: Much Needed Rain, Turkey Day Forecast
Weather Wise - November 22, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutesThe big, soaking rain that Delmarva needed finally arrived! Listeners will hear thoughts from Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant about the setup leading up to the storm system's arrival. They'll also take a look at the Thanksgiving Day outlook.
E45: Fall storm tracks, drought and El Nino
Weather Wise - November 15, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutesAs dry conditions continue to plague much of Delmarva, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf look at recent trends that suggest coastal storm tracks could increase in frequency. They also discuss the effects of precipitation on foliage color and vibrancy. As winter approa...
E44: Early sunsets and increasing drought
Weather Wise - November 08, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutesThe end of daylight saving time brought the inevitable return of super early sunsets. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about the pros and cons of the time change. They also discuss the increasingly dry conditions across Delmarva as November continues the trend o...
E43: From record breaking heat to unseasonably cold temperatures!
Weather Wise - November 01, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutesThis week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss what could be described as one of the more dramatic temperature swings in recent memory. From record breaking heat to unseasonably cold air, November will start off with many areas potentially experiencing the first...
E42: From Morning Frost to Summer-Like Warmth!
Weather Wise - October 25, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutesThis week, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf will discuss the frost and cold condition seen on Tuesday morning, where some inland and rural locations in the Peninsula dropped to below freezing! They'll also discuss what conditions are ripe for frost development. The talk will...
E41: Entering into frost and freeze season
Weather Wise - October 18, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutesThis week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about the next bout of cold air that will bring the area closer to the first frost of the season. With fall temperatures kicking into a higher gear, Rich and Jake discuss how this weekend's soaking rain will help keep ...
E40: Feeling like fall across Delmarva!
Weather Wise - October 11, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutesChief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant are back this week talking about all things Fall in Delmarva! The coldest air since spring brought readings well into the 30s in several locations to start the week, while early signs of color are starting to show on a few trees. Rich...
E39: Big temperature swings and a little fall foliage
Weather Wise - October 04, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutesThis week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the return of late-summer temperatures to the region after a gloomy and cool several days with the remnants of Ophelia. They also talk about the flash flooding New York City experienced, while looking ahead to a sur...
E38: Tropical storm Ophelia and starting the Fall season
Weather Wise - September 27, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutesMeteorologists Jake Grant and Erich Ahlf recap Tropical Storm Ophelia and the impacts the storm had on Delmarva. Somewhat overshadowed by Ophelia to start the weekend, we officially transitioned from summer to Fall early Saturday morning . Erich and Jake talk about the new season and what to exp...
E37: Fall approaches, potential coastal storm
Weather Wise - September 20, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutesChief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek is back this week with Meteorologist Erich Ahlf as they count down the final days of summer, recapping the recent trend of comfortable weather and looking ahead to the potential development of a coastal storm to usher in the Fall season. With the recent brush fro...
E36: Dagsboro Tornado and Hurricane Lee
Weather Wise - September 13, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesChief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant are back this week to talk about a brief tornado that touched in Dagsboro on Monday afternoon, and why this occurred despite a low risk for severe weather. They also take a look at Hurricane Lee as it continues to churn in the Atlanti...
E35: Late-Summer Heat, More Action in the Tropics
Weather Wise - September 06, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutesChief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back this week to talk about an increasingly active situation in the tropics, recapping Idalia and focusing on a new storm in the Atlantic. In the meantime, a late-summer heat wave is expected to last through the week across all o...
E34: Hurricane Idalia and Franklin, September Outlook
Weather Wise - August 30, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutesChief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant are back this week to talk about the explosive development in the tropics. With hurricane Franklin moving away from the coast, the attention has shifted to the rapidly developing and dangerous Idalia which is expected to bring devasta...
E33: Rare Tropical Storm in California, Increasing Activity in the Atlantic
Weather Wise - August 23, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutesOn this week's episode, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant discuss the rapid increase in tropical activity in the Atlantic. Also, they talk about the Pacific where Tropical Storm Hilary made the rare trek into southern California where a first ever tropical storm warni...
E32: Introducing Meteorologist Erich Ahlf!
Weather Wise - August 16, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutesIn this week's episode, WMDT's newest Meteorologist Erich Ahlf joins Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek for the first time on Weather Wise! Get to know Erich as he talks about his passion for meteorology and his story that brought him to Delmarva. You can catch Erich's forecasts every weekend on 4...
E31: Tornado Warnings and a Flash Flood Emergency
Weather Wise - August 09, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesMonday brought a significant outbreak of severe weather to the mid-Atlantic region, resulting in numerous severe thunderstorms that moved across Delmarva late in the evening. Rotating supercells triggered tornado warnings across the lower shore of Maryland, while torrential rains triggered a rar...
E30: Relief from the heat, Delaware State Fair recap, and checking in on the Tropics
Weather Wise - August 02, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesWeather Wise returns after a week break for the Delaware State Fair! Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant recap their time broadcasting at the fair and the long awaited break from the excessive heat. Severe thunderstorms ushered in the change in weather pattern on Sunday...
E29: Flash Flooding, Wildfire Smoke, and Record Heat in the Southwest
Weather Wise - July 19, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutesFresh off of a deluge on Sunday where parts of Delaware received 5-7 inches of rain, smoke has again drifted into the region as Canadian wildfires continue to burn. The heat and humidity has been on par for July standards across Delmarva, but on the other side of the country record heat continue...
E28: First Heat Wave of the Season
Weather Wise - July 12, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutesSummer temperatures and high humidity have quickly become the norm across Delmarva since the start of July. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about the issue of acclimation and how a cooler June has made typical July heat a bit more difficult to handle.
E27: Severe Weather and Summer Heat on Delmarva
Weather Wise - July 05, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutesThe lead up to the 4th of July was increasingly hot and humid, which set the stage for severe weather on the evening of the 3rd. A large supercell thunderstorm cut across Talbot, Caroline, and Sussex counties, bringing wind damage and flooding to some areas and even prompting a brief tornado war...
E26: Getting to know Meteorologist Jake Grant
Weather Wise - June 28, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutesIn this week's episode we welcome our newest Meteorologist, Jake Grant, to the WMDT weather team! Jake chats with Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek about his local ties to the region and what fueled his passion for all things weather. Jake joined us at the beginning of June and will be serving as...
E25: The End of an Era: Meteorologist Ulises Garcia Says Farewell
Weather Wise - June 21, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutesAfter more than 5 years of service forecasting for the Delmarva Peninsula, Meteorologist Ulises Garcia signs off for the final time on the Weather Wise Podcast. As he prepares to embark on the next step of his career, Ulises reminisces with Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek about his time at WMDT...
E24: Wildfire Smoke and Sticky Air
Weather Wise - June 14, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesDelmarva had an array of air quality in the past week, spanning thick wildfire smoke from fires in eastern Canada, abnormally dry air for this time off the year, and a surge of summer-like humidity. Meteorologist Ulises Garcia and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talk about what caused the wildf...
E23: Early Action in the Tropics, Wildfire Smoke across Delmarva
Weather Wise - June 07, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesKicking off the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the first named storm - Arlene - is already in the books! In eastern Canada, the lack of rain and warm temperatures have created long-lived wildfires with thick smoke inundating areas along the east coast. Chief Meteorologist Rich ...
E22: NOAA Hurricane Outlook & Memorial Day Coastal Low
Weather Wise - May 31, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesChief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek & Meteorologist Ulises Garcia discuss how the coastal low that impacted the Carolinas; played a role to the weather on Delmarva too for Memorial Day. Rich & Ulises mention what NOAA is forecasting this season in their Atlantic hurricane outlook.
E21: Cool Temperatures, Smoky Sunsets, and a Typhoon
Weather Wise - May 24, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutesMay has been a much cooler (and wetter) month compared to April across the Mid-Atlantic. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Ulises Garcia look at the current patterns as we close in on the Holiday Weekend. Wildfire smoke from western Canada has been making for some nice sunrises ...
E20: January Subtropical Storm, Eastern Snowfall Recap & Pneumonia Front
Weather Wise - May 17, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutesMeteorologists Rich Wirdzek and Ulises Garcia recap the rain from this past Saturday; along with talking about the tropics, snowfall & a special weather event that occurs in the Great Lakes.
E19: Cool and Wet May Pattern; Midwest Dust Storms
Weather Wise - May 10, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutesAfter a very warm and drought stricken April, May has thus far been a much more typical weather setup with a back and forth between cool, wet days and nice, sunny days. Meteorologist Ulises Garcia and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek discuss the current pattern and how recent rains have allowed ...
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