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 weather: Rain, flood risk continue into Sunday
After a brief spell of rain Saturday morning, more showers are expected to impact the Chicago area on Sunday, potentially bringing flooding to parts of the region. A "one-two punch" of rainfall could be coming Saturday and Sunday, with storms likely to develop overnight and continue into early Sunday afternoon.
Chicago weather: Storms weaken as they approach, downpours still possible
Expected storm system beginning to decay as it approaches the Chicago area. Downpours appear to be the main threat.
Chicago weather: Severe thunderstorms could hit this weekend
Showers and thunderstorms could move into the Chicago area early Saturday morning, with some storms potentially turning severe.
Chicago weather: Lower humidity, sunshine make for comfortable Sunday
Lower humidity and sunshine will make Sunday a more comfortable day, but with some showers for far south suburbs.
Chicago weather: Sunny skies return to Chicago this weekend
Sunny skies are returning to the Chicago area this weekend, after days of thunderstorms and rain.
Chicago weather: Cooler temperatures to provide relief from the heat
After days of summer heat, cooler weather has arrived in the Chicago area, offering some relief from recent high temperatures.
Chicago weather: Some rain possible for NASCAR race day, then cooling temps
There is some rain in the forecast for NASCAR race day, but it likely won’t be a washout.
Chicago weather: Scattered showers expected overnight
A slow-moving frontal system is passing through the Chicago area this weekend, bringing a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, particularly overnight Saturday into early Sunday.
Chicago Weather: Mostly clear, warm temps for NASCAR race day
While this NASCAR weekend doesn’t look like a washout, there is still a chance of some rain in the area this weekend.