Emily Wahls
Emily Wahls is the Chief Meteorologist at FOX 32 Chicago. She joined the WFLD team in September 2021.
Wahls was born and raised on the east side of Michigan and found her love for weather at a young age. She attended Central Michigan University and graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.
Her first full-time job out of college was in Lansing, Michigan at WLNS. She worked as the morning meteorologist for seven years, before taking on the Chief Meteorologist role at WILX, also in Lansing, Michigan. While in Lansing, Emily has covered everything from snowstorms and ice storms, to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Outside of work, she spends her time with her husband Donnie and daughter Maeve. Together they enjoy cycling and being outdoors.
The latest from Emily Wahls
Chicago weather: Heavy rain leads to flash flooding concerns
What kind of weather can you expect this week in Chicago? Emily Wahls has the answer:
Northern Lights spotted over Chicago amid severe solar storm
According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the Northern Lights could be visible as far south as northern Alabama overnight and early Saturday morning.
Chicago weather: Showers end tonight, but another round moves in Friday
Mother's Day weekend presents favorable conditions.
Chicago weather: Scattered storms possible tonight, big cooldown Thursday
Showers are expected to move into the Chicago area this evening and overnight, accompanied by a chance of gusty thunderstorms.
Chicago weather: Storms, hail and damaging winds hit the area
A Tornado Watch expired Tuesday night after being issued for all of Chicagoland and parts of Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin until 8 p.m.
Chicago weather: Damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes possible on Tuesday
The workweek kicked off with tranquil weather, featuring abundant sunshine and temperatures hovering in the upper 60s to low 70s, fitting for this time of year. However, as evening approaches, expect a shift in conditions.
Chicago weather: Storms may impact your Saturday evening plans
Clear skies are returning to Chicagoland, but the relief is only temporary.
Chicago weather: Showers and isolated storms return to the area
Update (10:10 p.m.):
Chicago weather: Showers, storms could slow down your morning commute
Chicagoans – keep your umbrellas handy! A mixed bag of weather is heading our way.
Chicago weather: Blend of sunshine, showers and storms possible in the coming days
Chicagoans are bracing for a mixed bag of weather in the coming days, as a blend of sunshine, showers, and possible storms looms on the horizon.