Weather Wise

Climate Data from the past decade shows that much of the U.S. is warmer and wetter than it used to be. Today's podcast explores the new 1991-2020 climate normals and what that means for our area.

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Hurricane season is right around the corner and today’s podcast is dedicated to helping everyone get a plan for the upcoming season. The time to prepare is now.

When it comes to severe thunderstorms, there are five different severe risk categories, ranging from Marginal to High. Today’s podcast discusses each one in detail, plus the importance of the Storm Prediction Center, a weather office in Norman, Oklahoma that issues these severe risks to the public.

La Plata Tornado: One of the strongest tornadoes to ever strike Maryland occurred 19 years ago today on April 28, 2002 in La Plata, MD. Today’s podcast looks back at that record breaking tornado, including its eventual path that took it across the Chesapeake Bay and onto Delmarva as well.

April Showers Bring May Flowers. Or do they? In today’s podcast, we take a look at April’s weather so far and whether we’ve had too much rain or not enough. 

NOAA & WMO have provided plenty of tropical weather information over the last few weeks. Meteorologist Sloane Haines & Meteorologist Ulises Garcia discuss these tropical updates ranging from retired storms, a new storm average to be used in 2021 and plenty more. 

This week is Severe Storms Awareness Week in Maryland. Today’s podcast covers the five main threats that can develop within a severe thunderstorm, plus tips on how to stay safe.

Agricultural Report: Winter is over, but has the growing season officially started? When is it safe to de-winterize your home? Today’s podcast has all the answers.

The Vernal (Spring) Equinox has officially arrived. What does that and the current state of ENSO mean for the upcoming severe thunderstorm season? Find out in today’s episode of Weather Wise.

Low humidity & breezy winds led to our 1st fire weather alerts of the year to be issued earlier this week. Meteorologist Ulises Garcia & Meteorologist Sloane Haines discuss the importance of fire weather on Delmarva.