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
Bears-Rams weather preview: Here's your frigid forecast for Sunday's game
All eyes are on this weekend's forecast for Sunday evening's big game. Here's what you need to know.
Chicago weather: Heavy lake effect snow will pile up in parts of Northwest Indiana tonight
What a difference 24 hours makes! From highs in the upper 40s and low 50s on Tuesday to snow squalls, heavy lake effect, and wind chills near zero today.
Chicago weather: Winter weather returns, heavy snow for NW Indiana
Winter takes hold of the region tomorrow, and we have heavy lake effect snow in the forecast for parts of Northwest Indiana.
Chicago weather: Colder air and snow chances move in midweek
Much colder air will move in on Wednesday with temperatures falling from the upper 30s in the morning to low 30s during the day.
Chicago weather: Several snow chances this week
It's a seasonably cold January day with temperatures in the lower 30s this afternoon. The average high temperature for January 11th is 32 degrees.
Chicago weather: Strong to possibly a few severe storms are possible this evening
Rain and storms are moving through the region this evening ahead of a cold front that will bring cooler temperatures to the area on Friday.
Chicago weather: Temps soar into the 50s on Thursday with rain and a few storms
Tonight will be mild with partly cloudy skies and steady temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s.
Chicago weather: Temperatures could soar into the 50s this week
Rain returns on Thursday with temperatures soaring into the 50s!
Chicago weather: 2026 will begin with wind chills near zero
A cold front is charging southward through Chicagoland this evening and will quickly drop temperatures in the hours leading up to midnight.