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237 episodes
E37: Getting set for Fall with a change in the pattern
In the final days of Summer, an extended dry pattern has finally shifted with tropical activity impacting the Mid-Atlantic. Meteorologists Erich Ahlf and Jake Grant discuss why this tropical system was more unique to the typical systems of the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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11:19
E36: Tracking Francine, drought returns
The middle of September is set to bring a fantastic stretch of weather to Delmarva. This will also increase drought conditions across the area, and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant discuss how this will affect fall ...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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11:15
E35: Start of Meteorological Fall!
Meteorological Fall kicked off at the beginning of the month and Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talks about the idea behind Meteorological seasons and why they differ from astronomical seasons. Rich also examines the frequency of tornado warn...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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14:07
E34: Summer returns, tropical lull continues
This week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talk about the shift back into summer-like conditions. They also look ahead to Labor Day Weekend and what could be another shot of fall-like air to kick off the month of S...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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12:48
E33: Supermoons and a taste of Fall
This week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talks about the big shift in the overall pattern that has brought Delmarva some of the best weather that could be expected for the middle of August. This ties into the recent tracks of Debby and Ernes...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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11:30
E32: Recap of Debby and how Delmarva avoided the worst
Tropical Storm Debby brought a lot of problems to the southeast and mid-Atlantic regions, from flash flooding to tornadoes over a several day period. However, in the vast expanse of the system's influence, Delmarva was able to avoid much of the...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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12:41
E31: Severe storms and tracking Debby
On this week's episode, Chief Meteorologist RIch Wirdzek, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf recap this past weekend's severe storms across Delmarva and discuss Debby and the potential impacts we could see later this week.
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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17:58
E30: New activity in the Atlantic, new heat wave begins
After a lull in the tropics, activity is slowly beginning to brew in the Atlantic. On this week's episode, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant take a look at a developing disturbance near the Carribean that may pose a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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17:58
E29: Unsettled end to July
The first half of July was dominated by scorching heat and an increasing drought for Delmarva, but a shift in the overall pattern has brought a reversal to these trends. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talk about t...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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15:42
E28: Another heat wave, Maryland Mesonet expands in Worcester County
In the grips of the 3rd heat wave of the summer, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Jake Grant look ahead to some relief that may come in the form of severe weather. They also talk about the exciting news that the Maryland Mesonet, a collecti...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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12:31
E27: Remnants of Beryl, prolonged heat...and finally, some rain!
Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the latest heat wave across Delmarva and the potential for some much needed rain later in the week. The remnants of Hurricane Beryl will track well north of the Mid-Atlantic,...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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13:50
E26: Hurricane Beryl setting records in the Atlantic
On this week's episode, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant chat about the development of a record breaking Hurricane Beryl and recap a dry June across Delmarva.
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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13:12
E25: First heat wave of the year, increasing drought conditions
Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk this week about the first heat wave of the year. Coinciding with the bout of high heat, Rich and Jake look at the increasing dry conditions prompting a "flash drought" that's ta...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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11:27
E24: Late spring heat wave and the tropics
This week, Meteorologist Erich Ahlf sits down with special guest Christ Roscia from OmniWeather to talk about the heat wave impacting the northeast, the current outlook of the tropics, plus a look into private sector meteorology.
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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29:45
E23: Tornado outbreak, plus a late Spring heat surge
Meteorologist Jake Grant joins Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek this week as they look back on the past week's weather, including a nice stretch of low humidity following severe weather and a tornado outbreak in central and northern Maryland la...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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15:38
E22: Sea breeze thunderstorms
A common event on Delmarva in late spring and summer is the sea breeze induced thunderstorm. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talk about how sea breezes, especially from the Atlantic side, can act like mini cold fro...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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14:23
E21: Changes for the final days of May
This week, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talk about the summer-like weather Delmarva had for Memorial Day weekend. From storms on Sunday and some severe weather on Memorial Day, the weather pattern is set to shif...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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14:39
E20: Severe weather and looking ahead to summer
On this week's podcast Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talk about recent severe weather. Plus, after an extended gloomy stretch of weather on Delmarva, Jake and Erich touch on summer weather as the short term pattern chang...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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17:52
E19: Northern lights and Maryland's first tornadoes of the year
In this week's episode, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant recap the generational Northern Lights event that occurred this past weekend over much of the country. Plus, they talk about recent severe weather and th...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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13:37
E18: Severe weather outlook, Midwest tornado outbreak
After one of the driest Aprils on record, a more typical unsettled pattern is emerging into the first week of May. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf look at the increasing chance for severe weather across Delmarva th...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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13:20
E17: Frosty mornings, Spring temperature swings
Meteorologist Jake Grant joins Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek this week to talk about the rollercoaster temperature swings that are typical for spring-time on Delmarva. And frost can be a sneaky occurrence with clear skies this time of the ye...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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16:26
E16: Totality, sea breezes, and severe weather recap
Meteorologist Erich Ahlf joins Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek this week as they recap the round of severe storms that impacted parts of the area Monday. They discuss how early spring sea breezes on the Atlantic side of Delmarva can trigger si...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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18:50
E15: Recapping the Solar Eclipse
Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant recap the Solar Eclipse, including how the weather differed across the country and how visible it was here on Delmarva. They also take a look at the upcoming weather pattern and what...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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12:49
E14: Solar eclipse and a look back at the Sussex county EF-3 tornado
One year ago on April 1st, the second strongest tornado on record in Delaware tore through northern parts of Sussex county. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the setup for the event and the uniqueness of the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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18:31
E13: Onshore flow and baseball opening day
Typical for the Mid-Atlantic in Spring, an onshore flow can turn what would otherwise be a sunny day into a gloomy scene. Meteorologist Jake Grant joins Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek this week to talk about the cloudy and cool setup that is ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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14:36