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261 episodes
E11: Sea breezes and a lunar eclipse
In the final full week of winter, temperatures will be a bit more spring-like. And as we get closer to the new season, sea breezes and marine layers will become more influential on our weather. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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8:28

E10: March expectations and severe weather
This week, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the transition into March and detail Wednesday's severe weather event setup.
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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11:42

E9: A notable winter thus far!
With milder temperatures in the final days of February, much of the recent snow and ice has melted away. But this winter has proved to be exceptional as Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf look at where this season now...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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11:05

E8: More snow for Delmarva
After a brief stint in the 60s this past weekend, winter has made a triumphant return, with arctic air and another shot of snow expected to impact Delmarva Wednesday evening. Will this be the last big winter event of the season? Chief Meteorolo...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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9:40

E7: Another big snow for Delmarva
An active weather week brings another big snow to much of Delmarva. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant look at this week's snow setup and how it differs from the big storm back in January. Several systems are expected...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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10:02

E6: Snow piles, La Nina, and the groundhog
The first days of February have continued to prove mild, although some of the area snow piles have proven stubborn to melt. Especially coming out of the frigid and snowy pattern that encased much of mid and late January, the groundhog's predict...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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8:33

E5: Thawing out, drought, and the next storm system
After a frigid stretch, near-to-above average temperatures have returned to Delmarva helping to kickstart melting of the snow and ice that's plagued the area. However, with drought still a major issue across the peninsula there are some added i...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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7:44

E4: Coldest stretch on Delmarva in years!
A string of consecutive days in the deep freeze has Delmarva in the midst of the longest cold snap since January 2018. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant discuss the origins and staying power of a true arctic airmass ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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16:34

E3: Delmarva's deep freeze
On the heels of the first big winter storm in almost in 3 years, bitterly cold air continues to grip Delmarva and much of the east coast. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talk about how the prolonged cold pattern ma...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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7:59

E2: Delmarva's biggest winter storm in almost 3 years!
Heavy snow and ice blankets much of Delmarva after the most impactful storm in almost 3 years slammed the region on Monday. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant recap the event and discuss how the storm left some areas ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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12:12

E1: New year cold blast...and maybe some snow?
2024 went out on a stormy note across much of the east coast, including Delmarva. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf ring in the new year by talking big changes...frigid temperatures and possible storm development - e...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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13:48

E50: California tornadoes, the next arctic blast
Getting set for the next arctic blast, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant look at how this may be the coldest air Delmarva has experienced in almost 2 years, dating back to Christmas of 2022. They also look at a rare ...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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9:35

E49: Much needed rain on the way!
Drought still plagues all of Delmarva, but a midweek storm system is set to bring the most rain in one event in quite some time. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the expectations from this storm, the high wi...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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13:33

E48: First snowflakes of the season
An early blast of cold air settled into the eastern US, helping to make way for the first snowflakes of the season on Sunday, the first day of December. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about how long this cold...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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10:47

E47: Thanksgiving storm...and it's going to get cold!
Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back in this week's episode to talk about the big changes headed our way. Erich and Rich discuss the quick moving storm system that will bring rainy travel conditions to the area...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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13:36

E46: First big cold front of the season!
As drought has been the main focus of the fall thus far, the first big cold front of the season arrives Wednesday night with gusty winds and dropping temps. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk about the chance at ...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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11:34

E45: Rainfall returns to Delmarva!
This week, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf recap the much-needed rain the area received Sunday night. Plus, they discuss the ongoing drought and the next opportunity for rain.
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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14:35

E44: Record dry streak
Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back this week to talk about the record streak of dry weather that continues on Delmarva. Looking ahead to some positive changes, they also talk about the best chance for rain th...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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15:40

E43: Fall drought continues
Drought is continuing to worsen across all of Delmarva as October is set to go into the books as a completely dry month for much of the area. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant look at the long range pattern for any s...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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11:07

E42: Record drought and fall season
Meteorologists Jake Grant and Erich Ahlf take a look at record dry conditions across Delmarva. They also discuss the fall season as we move later into October.
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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13:32

E41: Milton recap and October drought
Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction across Florida that continues to be assessed. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jak Grant discuss the unique conditions that led to a preceding historic tornado outbreak ahead of Mil...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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11:56

E40: Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida
The tropics continue to be volatile as hurricane Milton explodes into one of the strongest hurricanes on record, churning through the gulf and approaching the west coast of Florida. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf ...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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11:58

E39: Hurricane Helene
The scope of Helene's destruction may not be fully known for quite some time, but the range of devastation from the Florida coast up through the southeast and into areas of Appalachia is nothing short of unprecedented. Chief Meteorologist Rich ...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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14:39

E38: Coastal flooding and a potential major hurricane
Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf recap the recent high tidal flooding along many of the coastal communities along the Chesapeake Bay side of Delmarva and the cause of such a prolonged event. In the tropics, Helene i...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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12:18

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
