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
Showers and thunderstorms continue tonight, limited severe weather risk
Chicagoans can expect showers and a few thunderstorms Sunday evening and overnight.
Chicago weather: Rain to break for brief dry period ahead of more showers tonight
Another muggy day is in store for Chicago as rain moves out of the area this morning and temperatures stay warm.
Chicago weather: Overnight storms expected and warm temperatures to continue
The overnight hours may see gusty winds accompanying heavy soaking rains in some areas.
Chicago weather: Hot and muggy ahead of severe storm threat tonight
It's going to be a hot one! Saturday will be unseasonably warm and humid as the threat of severe storms looms in the Chicago area.
Chicago weather: Frost advisory for suburbs tonight, sunny days ahead
Chicago residents can expect a mixed bag of weather over the next few days, with chilly nights giving way to sunny days and a dip in temperatures midweek.
Chicago weather: Clear skies give way to showers, thunderstorms midweek
Monday promises more of the same delightful weather, with abundant sunshine and highs reaching the mid-70s. However, a change is on the horizon for Tuesday.
Chicago weather: Summer-like warmth on the way this weekend
It's going to be a gorgeous weekend in Chicago with unseasonably warm weather on the way.
Sunshine returns Monday, just in time for solar eclipse!
The rainy weather and gloomy skies have started to recede in the Chicago area, just in time for Monday's solar eclipse!
Chicago weather: Gloomy skies to clear for Monday's eclipse
Showers are expected to roll through Chicago Sunday with a few thunderstorms possible to the south.
Chicago weather: Rain to return on Sunday, but not for long
The rainy weather is making a brief return to the Chicago area this weekend.