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: Wind chills set to drop below zero tonight
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Chicago weather: Strong to severe storms today followed by accumulating snow overnight and Monday
A cold front is charging through Chicagoland this afternoon, quickly dropping temperatures from the 60s into the 30s.
Chicago weather: Dense fog tonight, strong storms possible tomorrow
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Chicago weather: Warmer temps to come, with several rain chances this week
Increasing cloud cover is expected tonight and then our rain chances will increase on Tuesday. Overnight low temperatures will drop to the low to mid 30s.
Chicago weather: A one-day warm-up before snow returns this weekend
It was a pleasant day with highs in the low to mid 40s. The average high for late February sits around 40 degrees, so today was fairly seasonable.
Chicago weather: A late week warm-up will bring temps near 60!
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Chicago weather: Late week warm-up will bring temps into the 50s
Emily Wahls has your weather update!