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Rich Wirdzek

Salisbury, Sussex County, DE

Meteorologist at Freelance

Chief Meteorologist at WMDT-TV (Salisbury, MD)

Chief Meteorologist @47abc WMDT | Emmy and AP Award Winner | Occasional help for @WHIZnewscom | AMS TV Seal of Approval | Prior 📺: @whiotv & @wcbinews

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  • Today's Forecast 6/14/25

    2 weeks ago | wmdt.com | Rich Wirdzek

    Today: Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms late in the day. Highs in the low to mid 80s. Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Father’s Day: Mostly cloudy and cooler with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the low to mid 70s. Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 80s. Wednesday: More sun than clouds, starting to warm up. Highs in the upper 80s.

  • Junior Storm Team - Adrienne Valle

    2 weeks ago | wmdt.com | Rich Wirdzek

    Adrienne Valle is the newest member of the Junior Storm Team! Adrienne just finished up 1st grade at George Welch Elementary and joined Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek to deliver the weekend forecast. Check it out!The Junior Storm Team is brought to you in part by How Sweet It Is.

  • Today's Forecast 6-7-25

    3 weeks ago | wmdt.com | Rich Wirdzek

    Today: Partly sunny with a chance for showers and a few thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s. Tonight: Scattered clouds with a passing shower possible. Lows in the mid 60s. Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Monday: Mostly sunny and muggy. Highs in the low 80s. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Wednesday: Sun and clouds with a shower possible early. Highs in the low to mid 80s. Thursday: Sunny and warm.

  • Junior Storm Team - Coast Harrell

    3 weeks ago | wmdt.com | Rich Wirdzek

    Coast Harrell is the newest member of the Junior Storm Team! Coast is heading into 2nd grade at Phillip C. Showell Elementary, and he teamed up with Chief Meteorologist Wirdzek to deliver the weekend forecast. Check it out!The Junior Storm Team is brought to you in part by How Sweet It Is.

  • Today's Forecast 05/31/25

    4 weeks ago | wmdt.com | Rich Wirdzek

    Today: Mostly sunny with showers and storms possible in the afternoon. Highs in the low to mid 70s. Tonight: Clearing skies and turning cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. Sunday: Sunny skies. Highs in the low 70s. Monday: Sunny skies. Highs in the mid 70s. Tuesday: Sunny skies and warmer. Highs in the low to mid 80s. Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm. Highs in the mid 80s. Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Friday: Mostly sunny and warm. A few thunderstorms are possible.

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Rich Wirdzek
Rich Wirdzek @RichWirdzekWx
13 Jun 25

Heads up Ocean City and Assateague - this is heading your way! https://t.co/ExcmCAuqvV

Rich Wirdzek
Rich Wirdzek @RichWirdzekWx
13 Jun 25

The sea breeze is helping to fire up a few storms in the hot and humid air. Some damaging wind gusts can’t be ruled out, but the lightning threatens the biggest concern for the beaches this afternoon and early evening. https://t.co/hlv4SvH2ts

Rich Wirdzek
Rich Wirdzek @RichWirdzekWx
10 Jun 25

Honored to receive 1st place for Best Meteorologist at this year’s Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association awards ceremony! It was a privilege to celebrate our hard working team at WMDT and the amazing journalists from across the DMV, Baltimore, and Delmarva. https://t.co/9E0s3cX0jl