Mark Strehl
Mark Strehl was a bit different as a kid. In third grade, after finding some fossils behind his grandmother's house, his mind was made up. He wanted to be an Archeologist! That was, until his fourth grade science teacher pointed out that it is geologists who study fossils!
But all that changed the very next winter when Chicago weather legend Harry Volkman came to Mark's church to be the keynote speaker. By fifth-grade, that was it. Mark thought Harry was the coolest guy and had the most excellent job. He was hooked.
Mark had the privilege of taking over for Harry when he left FOX 32 News.
"Taking over for Harry was a true honor...I felt like my life interest in weather had truly come full-circle, and I was helping carry on the tradition," Mark said.
Mark grew up in Ottawa, where his very first job came at age 16 working at the local radio station. He attended both Northern and Southern Illinois University and holds the AMS Seal of Approval.
He has worked on both coasts, from Eugene, Oregon to Albany, New York. He has also been a Meteorologist at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis and in Milwaukee at WISN-TV, but can think of no better place to be than back here, at home, in Chicago.
The latest from Mark Strehl
Chicago Weather: Gusty, wet Sunday before winter storm expected Monday
We’re expecting very high winds today with gusts up to nearly 50 mph, although daytime high temperatures will be pretty mild.
Chicago weather: Cloudy Saturday for St. Patrick's Day celebrations
St. Patrick's Day celebrations kick off today with some cool, cloudy conditions and a slight chance of snow.
Chicago weather: Light snow possible Saturday before warm-up
After a week of active weather across the Chicago area, residents could see a brief round of light snow before a dramatic temperature swing later in the weekend.
Chicago weather: Breezy Sunday brings high temps in the 60s
The clouds should be moving out with the breezy conditions as we spring forward this Sunday morning.
Chicago weather: Mild start, thunderstorms possible midweek
Sunshine and mild temperatures are expected to start the week, with rain returning by midweek.
Chicago weather: As rain moves out, clouds and mild temps remain
After the rain and spots of flooding on Friday, we’ll see some cloudy but much drier conditions to start the weekend.
Chicago weather: Cold front brings morning rain, sunny Sunday
After severe storms and a reported tornado in Michigan, Chicago remains dry for now but could see showers and thunderstorms overnight before cooler, sunnier weather arrives this weekend.
Chicago weather: Last cold day before warmer, rainy stretch
It was another chilly start to your day this weekend with below-average temperatures, but that will turn around soon.
Chicago weather: Much colder temps to start the weekend
The weekend started with much colder temperatures than what the Chicago area saw just 24 hours before.
Chicago weather: From 60s to 30s as snow chances return
After unseasonably warm temperatures in the 60s Friday — with some areas southwest of Chicago nearing the upper 60s — a sharp cooldown is expected this weekend.