Kaitlin Cody
Moving back to the Midwest was a coming home for Kaitlin Cody. She grew up in a Detroit suburb, and was excited to be able to forecast for the strong seasons of the north again. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology, and a minor in Math.
As a first job out of college, Cody moved to Bristol, Tennessee to work for WCYB. This is where she met her husband Grady. She had a great time forecasting for the topography of the Appalachian Mountains. While in Bristol, she covered everything from flooding to ice storms.
Charlotte, North Carolina was Cody's next home at WCCB. She is a morning person, and had fun waking viewers up on the show "Rising" Monday through Friday. North Carolina had the Appalachian Mountains, too, but coastal weather was added. Cody covered Hurricane Matthew in Myrtle Beach and was able to do daily forecasts for the North and South Carolina coasts.
As there was some ice and snow storms in the south, Cody was excited to forecast for Chicago winters. She says working in Chicago has been a dream of hers since high school, and feels very blessed to have this opportunity.
Nature and animals have Cody's heart -- also her husband Grady, their daughter Birdie Jane, and their two dogs Luke and Charley.
The latest from Kaitlin Cody
Chicago weather: Storms move in Monday afternoon bringing heavy rain, hail
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for parts of Lake County on Monday.
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.
Chicago weather: Severe storm threat looms this weekend
Chicago starts the day with a few lingering showers. Temperatures are mild in the 50s and 60s this morning, around 70 degrees this afternoon.
Chicago weather: Strong-to-severe-storms possible this afternoon
Today we are starting with partly cloudy skies, but the chance for rain moves in later this morning.
Chicago weather: Another warm and sunny day but storms ramp up to end the week
Mostly sunny skies are on the way today with highs in the mid 70s. Tonight, partly cloudy skies and a shower chance return.
Chicago weather: Sunshine today but storms are possible tonight
Decaying storms will be moving into Chicagoland tonight, with rain and a few storms until about 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Chicago weather: Wet week ahead
Today, the Chicago area starts with rain and storms, and then a drying trend after about 10-11 a.m.
Chicago weather: A few storms linger tonight, cool Wednesday on tap
Showers returned to the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon ahead of a threat of severe weather later in the day.
Chicago weather: Mellow and mild Tuesday
Today, we start with a few clouds and mild temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Mostly sunny skies are on the way with highs in the mid 60s.
Chicago eclipse forecast: Perfect weather in store
Chicago will have perfect weather for the eclipse today with lots of sunshine and highs in the upper 60s.