Emily Wahls
Emily Wahls is the Chief Meteorologist at FOX 32 Chicago. She joined the WFLD team in September 2021.
Wahls was born and raised on the east side of Michigan and found her love for weather at a young age. She attended Central Michigan University and graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.
Her first full-time job out of college was in Lansing, Michigan at WLNS. She worked as the morning meteorologist for seven years, before taking on the Chief Meteorologist role at WILX, also in Lansing, Michigan. While in Lansing, Emily has covered everything from snowstorms and ice storms, to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Outside of work, she spends her time with her husband Donnie and daughter Maeve. Together they enjoy cycling and being outdoors.
The latest from Emily Wahls
Chicago weather: Summer-like temps are here to stay for the weekend!
Saturday promises to be another beautiful sunny day with highs reaching the mid-80s.
Navy Pier declared cicada-free zone amidst ongoing invasion frenzy
For those dreaming of an oasis away from the cicada noise – and swatting – Navy Pier is offering a solution for you!
Chicago weather: A string of 80s is in our near future!
Get ready for some summer-like warmth!
Chicago weather: Showers, storms return Thursday but so does the warmth
Get ready for some showers and storms, but at least it will be warm!
Chicago weather: Showers clearing tonight, sunny skies and mild temps expected Wednesday
Scattered showers and isolated storms are possible on Tuesday evening, and then the shower activity will taper off at night with lows in the upper 40s and low 50s.
Chicago weather: Heavy rain leads to flash flooding concerns
What kind of weather can you expect this week in Chicago? Emily Wahls has the answer:
Northern Lights spotted over Chicago amid severe solar storm
According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the Northern Lights could be visible as far south as northern Alabama overnight and early Saturday morning.
Chicago weather: Showers end tonight, but another round moves in Friday
Mother's Day weekend presents favorable conditions.
Chicago weather: Scattered storms possible tonight, big cooldown Thursday
Showers are expected to move into the Chicago area this evening and overnight, accompanied by a chance of gusty thunderstorms.
Chicago weather: Storms, hail and damaging winds hit the area
A Tornado Watch expired Tuesday night after being issued for all of Chicagoland and parts of Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin until 8 p.m.