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: Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland
Lake effect snow could bring 4 or more inches to a narrow stretch of Chicagoland overnight, with reduced visibility and slick roads possible during Friday's morning commute.
Chicago weather: Rain, storms give way to lake effect snow showers
Chicago faces rain and a few storms Wednesday before lake effect showers develop, with snow possibly mixing in Thursday night and Friday ahead of a warmer start to next week.
Chicago weather: First snowflakes of season possible later this week
Chicago will enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 60s Tuesday before rain moves in Wednesday and colder weather brings a chance of the season's first snowflakes.
Chicago weather: Cold front brings chilly night before sunny weekend
Chicago will see temperatures plunge Thursday night as a cold front moves through, but sunshine returns this weekend with highs climbing into the 60s early next week.
Chicago weather: Overnight lows will drop to the 30s this weekend
A cold front has brought cooler, fall-like weather to Chicago, with clouds and isolated showers possible through Thursday before sunshine returns for the weekend.
Chicago weather: Temperatures will turn much cooler by the weekend
Rain showers and unusually mild temperatures give way to cooler, drier weather and sunshine heading into the weekend.
Chicago weather: Warm, windy Election Day ahead with rain expected
Chicago will see temperatures climb into the low 70s on Election Day, with scattered showers and gusty winds expected before a cooldown brings highs in the 50s later this week.
Chicago weather: Shower chances move in Thursday and linger through the weekend
Chicago's unusually warm weather will give way to cooler temperatures and scattered showers, with rain chances lingering into Halloween weekend and more widespread rain expected Election Day.
Chicago weather: Warm Wednesday ahead before Halloween rain chances
Chicago will see sunshine and highs in the mid-70s Wednesday before cooler temperatures and scattered shower chances arrive ahead of Halloween weekend.