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: Temps plummet overnight with snow showers possible
After hitting highs in the upper 40s and low 50s today, temperatures will plummet into the upper single digits to low teens by daybreak Friday. Strong westerly winds will send wind chills a few degrees below zero tonight through mid morning tomorrow.
Chicago weather: A strong cold front will usher in a quick cold snap by Friday
Overnight temperatures are expected to rise into the 40s after briefly falling into the low to mid 30s this evening. Clouds will increase late tonight ahead of our Thursday storm system, and south winds are expected to increase to 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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Chicago weather: Warm-up incoming after frigid cold snap
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Chicago weather: Warmer days ahead after frigid start to the week
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Chicago weather: After a frigid weekend, a significant warming trend is coming to Chicago
A warmer weather pattern begins to take shape this week, but Monday will still be cold, windy, and below average.
Chicago weather: Dangerously cold conditions this weekend with -15 to -25 degree wind chills
A low-pressure system will pass southwest of Chicagoland tonight, possibly bringing light snow to parts of our region overnight.
Chicago weather: Frigid weekend temperatures and a few more rounds of snow
Colder air is moving in! Temperatures will drop to the teens tonight with scattered snow and mostly cloudy skies.
Chicago weather: Freezing rain could make for messy roads
Everything from rain to freezing rain, sleet, and snow is in the forecast tonight and Wednesday.
Chicago weather: Snow showers tonight, with more snow on the way
Scattered snow showers are expected tonight with lows in the teens this evening, before warming into the mid 20s by daybreak Tuesday.