Emily Wahls
Emily Wahls is the Chief Meteorologist at FOX 32 Chicago. She joined the WFLD team in September 2021.
Before coming to Chicago, Emily worked as the chief meteorologist for WILX in Lansing, Michigan. Prior to that, she spent seven years at WLNS, also in Lansing. During her time in Michigan, Emily covered everything from snowstorms and ice storms, to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
She attended Central Michigan University and graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. In 2023, Emily earned the designation of Certified Broadcast Meteorologist from the American Meteorological Society.
Outside of work, she spends her time with her husband Donnie and daughter Maeve. Together they enjoy cycling, exploring all Chicago has to offer, and being outdoors.
The latest from Emily Wahls
Chicago weather: Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories have been issued for all of Chicagoland
Scattered showers are around the region this afternoon with chilly temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s. Chicago's average high temperature for April 19th is 60 degrees, so most areas are running around ten degrees below normal today.
Previewing Friday night's possible severe weather across Chicagoland
Another round of storms, possibly severe, is headed for Chicagoland Friday night. Here’s what to expect.
Chicago weather: Several rounds of storms are expected early this week
Scattered showers and a few storms are possible this evening and tonight with low temperatures only falling into the lower 60s.
Chicago weather: Heavy rain and a few storms will move in overnight
Heavy rain and a few thunderstorms return to the area tonight, leading to flooding concerns in low-lying areas and for many rivers and streams.
Chicago weather: Showers return tonight but the spring-like warmth sticks around
What a stunning day! Temperatures soared into the upper 60s and low 70s this afternoon with gusty south winds. We're tracking showers and possibly a brief rumble of thunder tonight as a cold front passes through Chicagoland. Temperatures will dip into the low to mid 50s overnight.
Chicago weather: Chance of late showers, the sunny, windy Wednesday
A drying trend is expected Wednesday morning and most of the day will be partly sunny and windy.
Chicago weather: Stray snow showers possible, colder temps tonight
A few stray snow showers are possible tonight, otherwise it'll be a mostly cloudy night with lows falling into the upper 20s.
Chicago weather: Severe storms with damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes possible on Thursday
All eyes are on Thursday afternoon and evening with another round of possible severe weather coming our way.
Chicago weather: Rollercoaster temps this week and several more rounds of rain
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Chicago weather: Watching chance for storms on Tuesday
We’ll be on the lookout for strong to severe storms late tonight into early morning Tuesday.