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Mark Strehl
Mark Strehl was a bit different as a kid. In third grade, after finding some fossils behind his grandmother's house, his mind was made up. He wanted to be an Archeologist! That was, until his fourth grade science teacher pointed out that it is geologists who study fossils!
But all that changed the very next winter when Chicago weather legend Harry Volkman came to Mark's church to be the keynote speaker. By fifth-grade, that was it. Mark thought Harry was the coolest guy and had the most excellent job. He was hooked.
Mark had the privilege of taking over for Harry when he left FOX 32 News.
"Taking over for Harry was a true honor...I felt like my life interest in weather had truly come full-circle, and I was helping carry on the tradition," Mark said.
Mark grew up in Ottawa, where his very first job came at age 16 working at the local radio station. He attended both Northern and Southern Illinois University and holds the AMS Seal of Approval.
He has worked on both coasts, from Eugene, Oregon to Albany, New York. He has also been a Meteorologist at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis and in Milwaukee at WISN-TV, but can think of no better place to be than back here, at home, in Chicago.
The latest from Mark Strehl
Chicago enjoys perfect weather ahead of weekend storms
Today's forecast includes clear skies and temperatures rising to the low to mid-80s across the Chicago area.
Chicago weather: Bask in perfect summer conditions today
Chicagoans can look forward to idyllic summer weather today, with temperatures across the city offering a comfortable start and a warm afternoon.
Chicago weather: Showers possible midweek, sunny days to follow
Chicago is in for a mixed bag of weather over the coming days.
Chicago weather: Mostly cloudy with mild temperatures and occasional sunshine
Mostly cloudy skies are expected Saturday with highs in the low 80s.
Warnings, watches issued as strong storms pass through Chicago area
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper Counties until 1:15 a.m.
Chicago weather: Muggy, stormy pattern continues into mid-week
Chicago is gearing up for a stretch of hot and very humid days.
Chicago weather: Hot and humid with highs in the 90s
Saturday's weather promises to be very warm, with highs reaching near 90°F accompanied by significant humidity.
Chicago weather: Flood Watch goes into effect this afternoon
Chicago residents are waking up to a muggy morning with temperatures hovering in the low 70s.
Chicago weather: Scattered storms possible this afternoon
The remnants of the tropical system Beryl will bring the potential for scattered storms in the Chicago area this week.
Chicago weather: Clear skies tonight, rain chances on Sunday
Sunday brings a 35% risk of showers in the afternoon and storm chances will strengthen for Monday.