Weather Wise

Coming off of this weekend's nor'easter, many coastal communities are still dealing with residual tidal flooding, while area beaches appraise the amount of erosion left by the storm. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo look back at the storm's impact and look ahead to the upcoming push of fall air that will have below average temperatures spreading across the Mid-Atlantic.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Drew Wolf are back for the first fall edition of Weather Wise! This week, they talk about the onshore pattern that's quickly bringing a fall feel to the Mid-Atlantic and will prompt concerns for coastal flooding. Looking ahead to the weekend, they examine the possibility of a coastal storm developing. 

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo are back this week talking about the cool and nice mornings that started off the week. They look ahead to an unsettled pattern that develops heading into the start of fall next week. Sam and Rich also recap week 1 of their fantasy football teams.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo are back this week to talk about the late season heat wave taking over the east coast this week. They also look at the potential for severe weather, including the setup that differs from previous heat waves this summer. With fall around the corner, Sam and Rich talk a little Fantasy Football as well!

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Drew Wolf are back this week talking about last Thursday's tornado outbreak. 4 separate tornadoes touched down in northern Delmarva, including a high end EF-1 tornado that ripped through Dover. Rich and Drew recap the day's setup and the supercell that created the tornadoes, and discuss the the final surveys done by the National Weather Service. 

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo are back for a new edition of Weather Wise, talking about everything from fair food to football. They also look at the improving drought conditions as a wetter pattern re-emerges heading into late week and the weekend.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo are back this week to recap recent severe weather on Delmarva. A newly uncovered video of a tornado in Hurlock from the past weekend, and a rough evening of weather in Salisbury Tuesday night, Sam and Rich break down the setup and aftermath. And with nicer weather approaching, the timing couldn't be better to kick off the Delaware State Fair!

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek is back this week with Meteorologist Sam Leppo as the next heat wave gets set to ramp up. With another big heat dome developing to the west, Sam and Rich discuss how this heat wave will be different from the last one. They look at when storms will potentially fire across Delmarva in the coming days as well.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek sits down with WMDT's newest Meteorologist Drew Wolf and talks about his journey to becoming a meteorologist and arriving on Delmarva.

After nearly 3 years of working every shift, covering countless severe weather events, and then some, Meteorologist Erich Ahlf wraps up his final days with WMDT before making the next big step in his career. Erich reflects back on his time at the station and here on Delmarva, and shares what's next for him!

Meteorologists Erich Ahlf and Sam Leppo are back this week, talking about the severe weather that prompted numerous severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings across Delmarva Monday evening. They also look ahead at how the pattern will evolve heading into the weekend.

This week, Meteorologists Erich Ahlf and Sam Leppo recap Sunday's severe weather and break down the setup for more severe storms later this week. They also look at activity in the tropics that could bring some extra moisture to our area.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back this week to discuss the next surge of heat on Delmarva. With the heat comes a better chance at some much needed rain.

Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Sam Leppo are in for this week's edition of Weather Wise. With the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season on June 1st, Rich and Sam take a look at the seasonal forecast and how a strong El Nino will factor into the forecast. They also look ahead to the end of the week as a rapid warm up is set to develop across the Mid-Atlantic. 

Meteorologists Erich Ahlf and Sam Leppo are back this week talking about the holiday weekend rainfall and where it leaves the area in the current drought situation. They also look at the chance for severe weather midweek before a change back to some refreshing air to end the week.

A few records have fallen this week as a short-lived May heat wave has had Delmarva baking as if it's late June! Meteorologists Sam Leppo and Erich Ahlf discuss the hot weather and when relief is set to arrive. As drought continues to worsen with the sunny and hot days, a shift towards an unsettled pattern brings hope for some much needed rain.

On this week's edition of Weather Wise, we meet Meteorologist Sam Leppo who recently joined the WMDT Storm Team! Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek talks with Sam about where he grew up and what started his passion for weather on his journey to becoming a meteorologist.