• E32: Fall begins, possible coastal storm
    Sep 23 2026

    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.

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    13 mins
  • E31: Fall feel and unsettled weather ahead
    Sep 17 2026

    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.

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    11 mins
  • E30: Hawaii Tornado Watch, Cold Fronts, and the start of Football Season
    Sep 10 2026

    In this week's episode, meteorologists Drew Wolf and Sam Leppo take a look at both local and national weather headlines. After looking back at a beautiful, low-humidity Labor Day weekend, they dive into weather events across the country, including an unprecedented tornado watch in Hawaii, early winter weather in Alaska, and extreme heat on the West Coast. They also give a behind-the-scenes look at how college football weather delays impact late-night TV broadcasting, and closes out the show with their predictions for NFL Week 1 alongside a breakdown of a massive blockbuster trade in their fantasy football league.

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    12 mins
  • E29: Late summer heat wave and severe storms
    Sep 2 2026

    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!

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    11 mins
  • E28: Delmarva tornado outbreak recap
    Aug 26 2026

    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.

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    11 mins
  • E27: Fair fun and moving out of drought
    Aug 19 2026

    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.

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    17 mins
  • E26: The man, the myth, the legend...Ulises Garcia returns!
    Aug 4 2026

    WDMT weather alum - meteorologist Ulises Garcia, visited Delmarva last week, taking in some beach time, visiting with old friends, and even making an appearance at the Delaware State Fair. UG (as we call him) stopped by WMDT to record a special edition of Weather Wise with Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek, and he talked about what he's been up to since leaving Delmarva, including his latest stint forecasting in the heart of Tornado Alley!

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    18 mins
  • E25: Severe weather...and fair time!
    Jul 23 2026

    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!

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    9 mins