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Do you love weather? Join Meteorologists and special guests from 47 ABC to talk all things weather. Fresh episodes drop every Wednesday!

47 ABC

Delmarva Peninsula, United States


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    E22: Wet weather returns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 10:47


    Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant are back this week to talk about the evolving pattern heading into the final days of May. After a beautiful Memorial Day weekend, more needed rain arrives midweek. 

    E21: Confirmed tornado on Delmarva

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 13:12


    This week, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back to recap the severe weather event that occurred this past Friday, which notably produced an EF-1 tornado. They discuss the setup and track of the tornado that tracked across parts of Dorchester and Sussex counties.

    E20: Summer-like pattern

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 12:06


    Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant are back this week to talk about the summerlike pattern that will impact Delmarva through the start of the weekend. With climbing temperatures and humidity, pop up shower and storm chances will persist as the area continues to see a reprieve from drought conditions. 

    E19: Unsettled weather to start the month

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 14:11


    Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back this week to talk about an unsettled pattern that's typical for this time of the year. As a pesky upper low is slow to move out, the return of another similar system will keep rain in the forecast through the end of the week. Erich and Rich look ahead to Mother's Day weekend with hopes of a drying trend!

    E18: Unofficial start of the warm season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 7:47


    Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant are back this week to talk about the final days of April and what's expected heading into May. As Rich talks about, the start of May is sometimes referred to as the unofficial start of the warm season when people start to head to the beaches on the weekends. 

    E17: Easter climatology and late spring snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 15:25


    Meteorologists Jake Grant and Erich Ahlf talk about our Easter weekend weather and take a look back at past weather on Easter. They also talk about the rare instances when Delmarva has received a snow storm in the month of April!

    E16: Rainfall surplus continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 13:45


    Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talk about the recent surplus in rainfall and how timely the rain has been for the lingering drought across Delmarva. They also talk about how the moderate rainfall and cloudy and cool days are optimal for the health of vegetation.

    E15: Beneficial rains and spring temperature swings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 13:12


    Spring is in full swing across Delmarva, with roller coaster temperature swings and an active weather pattern. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the recent beneficial rain and its impact to the growing season, plus how cold nights this time of the year can easily lead to frost or a freeze.

    E14: Severe weather roundup, late season cold snap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 12:17


    This week, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf recap Monday night's severe weather on Delmarva that prompted a few tornado warnings. They also take a look ahead at the weekend forecast, and touch on the potential for a late season freeze next week.

    E13: Cheery blossoms, baseball, and spring expectations on Delmarva

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 9:17


    As March draws to a close, signs of spring continue to expand across Delmarva. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk cherry blossoms, baseball and typical spring weather on Delmarva.

    E12: Getting set for spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 7:56


    Coming off a heavy rain event this past weekend, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf are back this week to look at the coming transition from winter to spring. They discuss how an active late winter pattern has helped to alleviate some of the drought conditions that have plagued the area since the fall. 

    E11: Sea breezes and a lunar eclipse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 8:28


    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 Jake Grant talk about how the cold ocean water will impact our weather this week. Jake and Rich also talk about a total lunar eclipse that will occur late this week.

    E10: March expectations and severe weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 11:42


    This week, Meteorologist Jake Grant and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the transition into March and detail Wednesday's severe weather event setup.

    E9: A notable winter thus far!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 11:05


    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 ranks all-time for snowfall in Salisbury. Even with a few weeks to go before astronomical spring, an increasing sun angle is already making snow and ice events easier to recover from. 

    E8: More snow for Delmarva

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 9:40


    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 Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant explore the setup for this system and look ahead as March draws closer on the calendar. 

    E7: Another big snow for Delmarva

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 10:02


    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 to bring precipitation to the area, a good sign for the peninsula as it continues to be plagued by persistent drought.

    E6: Snow piles, La Nina, and the groundhog

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 8:33


    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 prediction of 6 more weeks of winter leaves a lot of time left for big changes. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek examines the emerging trends that may lead to another blast of cold air and chance for more snow later in the month. 

    E5: Thawing out, drought, and the next storm system

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 7:44


    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 issues with the dry air that's been in place. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Erich Ahlf discuss the shift in pattern and what may come of a big storm system later in the week.

    E4: Coldest stretch on Delmarva in years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 16:34


    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 that has reached as far south as the Gulf of Mexico. They also talk about a rare and record breaking winter storm in the gulf states that is bringing snow and ice to areas that have not seen measurable winter precipitation in years or even decades!

    E3: Delmarva's deep freeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 7:59


    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 may continue for the remainder of January and the prospects of any more snow or ice.

    E2: Delmarva's biggest winter storm in almost 3 years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 12:12


    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 with close to a foot of snow. They also look ahead to the potential of another shot of snow this weekend.

    E1: New year cold blast...and maybe some snow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 13:48


    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 - enough to get the snow lovers excited! They also look back at final weekend of the year that brought a tornado outbreak to the deep south.

    E50: California tornadoes, the next arctic blast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 9:35


    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 severe weather outbreak in California which prompted the first ever tornado warning for the city of San Francisco.

    E49: Much needed rain on the way!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 13:33


    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 wind potential and the next big cold snap that will arrive by the end of the week.

    E48: First snowflakes of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 10:47


    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 streak will last and if the area will see any more snow in the short term.

    E47: Thanksgiving storm...and it's going to get cold!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 13:36


    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 for Thanksgiving and how this will unlock the doors to the first arctic shot of air of the late fall season, and how long this stretch of well below average temperatures will last.

    E46: First big cold front of the season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 11:34


    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 some more much needed rain with the front and about how chilly it will feel by the end of the week. 

    E45: Rainfall returns to Delmarva!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 14:35


    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.

    E44: Record dry streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 15:40


    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 the region has seen since September. 

    E43: Fall drought continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 11:07


    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 signs of change. They also talk about the first freeze of the season and the roller coaster temperature swing that will bring a late summer feel to Halloween.

    E42: Record drought and fall season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 13:32


    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. 

    E41: Milton recap and October drought

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 11:56


    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 Milton. Rich and Jake also talk about the increasing drought across Delmarva.

    E40: Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 11:58


    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 discuss the conditions that led to the rapid development of such a monster storm, only days after the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. 

    E39: Hurricane Helene

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 14:39


    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 Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant unpack some of the details of how Helene was able to affect such a large area of the country, comparing it to similar storms in modern history such as Hurricane Katrina.

    E38: Coastal flooding and a potential major hurricane

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 12:18


    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 is forecast to rapidly intensify into a potential major hurricane. Rich and Erich delve into the factors that may lead to a devastating landfall along the northwest Florida coast by the end of the week.

    E37: Getting set for Fall with a change in the pattern

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 11:19


    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 season thus far. They also look ahead to "leaf changing" season and delve into the processes that have started to subtly show across Delmarva.

    E36: Tracking Francine, drought returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 11:15


    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 foliage in the coming weeks. As Hurricane Francine bears down on Louisiana, they will talk about any impact expected on Delmarva. 

    E35: Start of Meteorological Fall!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 14:07


    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 warnings by various National Weather Service offices across the country, and what areas had the highest amount of activity this severe weather season. Rich also looks at the current state of the tropics.

    E34: Summer returns, tropical lull continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 12:48


    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 September. Rich and Erich examine an extended lull in the tropics and signals that might indicate new activity in the coming days.

    E33: Supermoons and a taste of Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 11:30


    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 Ernesto, the latter causing issues with rip currents along the coast. Monday's full "Blue" moon starts a streak of 4 consecutive "Supermoons" that will occur through the middle of Fall.

    E32: Recap of Debby and how Delmarva avoided the worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 12:41


    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 worst that Debby had to offer - despite model trends and forecasts suggesting severe weather for the area. On this week's episode, Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant dissect the changing variables that led to a shift in the forecast as Debby moved through the region.

    E31: Severe storms and tracking Debby

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 17:58


    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.

    E30: New activity in the Atlantic, new heat wave begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 17:58


    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 risk to the southeastern coast in the coming days. Meanwhile, western wildfire smoke migrates east which coincides with the ramp up of the latest heat wave. Jake and Rich discuss possible air quality issues and how long the stretch of high heat will last. 

    E29: Unsettled end to July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 15:42


    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 the return of stormy weather on this week's podcast. They also dissect the setup that brought a small tornado risk to the area on Monday night which prompted a tornado warning for some of the Delaware beaches.

    E28: Another heat wave, Maryland Mesonet expands in Worcester County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 12:31


    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 collection of weather data sensors across the state, will be expanding into Worcester county.

    E27: Remnants of Beryl, prolonged heat...and finally, some rain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 13:50


    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, but its influence will still help to give the area a break from the heat for a few days. 

    E26: Hurricane Beryl setting records in the Atlantic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 13:12


    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. 

    E25: First heat wave of the year, increasing drought conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 11:27


    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 taking over much of the Mid-Atlantic, including here on Delmarva.

    E24: Late spring heat wave and the tropics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 29:45


    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.

    E23: Tornado outbreak, plus a late Spring heat surge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 15:38


    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 last Wednesday. They also discuss the trend toward hotter and drier stretches heading into to the final days of Spring.

    E22: Sea breeze thunderstorms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 14:23


    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 fronts and trigger showers and storms on sunny and hot days. With a dry spring thus far, these storms become more critical to the water table across the peninsula in the hotter weeks ahead.

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