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: Record warmth is possible on Monday!
Temperatures soared into the upper 50s and low 60s areawide under mostly sunny skies on Sunday in Chicago.
Chicago weather: Temperatures soar into the 50s just in time for the weekend
High temperatures ranged from mid 30s at the lakefront to near 50 degrees inland on Thursday. Tonight will be mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows in the mid to upper 20s.
Chicago weather: Mother Nature flips the switch to spring this weekend
Another stunning day in the books! Temperatures warmed into the lower 40s for most of Chicagoland this afternoon under sunny skies.
Chicago weather: Mild start to the week continues Tuesday
It was a mild start to the workweek with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s.
Chicago weather: Warmer days ahead for the Chicago area as temps approach 40!
After a sunny start to the day, clouds have rolled in this afternoon, and temperatures are sitting in the upper 20s to low 30s. Gusty southeast winds are holding wind chills in the upper teens to low 20s.
Chicago weather: Quick-moving system will bring snow overnight
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Chicago weather: A few rounds of snow could be possible before the weekend
Lake effect snow showers may lead to areas of slick travel this evening, mainly in northwest Indiana. Accumulations will be minor, but any untreated surfaces could become snowy/icy.
Chicago weather: Changes ahead! Warmer air is finally on the horizon for the Chicago area
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Chicago weather: Light snow could lead to slick spots overnight into early Tuesday
Scattered snow showers are possible tonight, and any untreated surfaces could become slick.