Emily Wahls

Chief Meteorologist 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 The primary concern with Tuesday night’s storms will be large hail, even reaching near baseball size. Additionally, there is a threat of tornadoes and damaging winds. 1 hour ago Should storms turn severe on Tuesday, they could bring large hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. 1 day ago As a cold front swept through the Chicago area on Friday, temperatures plummeted rapidly. 4 days ago Here’s your Chicago weather outlook heading into Friday and the weekend: 5 days ago Chicago’s weather is taking a dramatic turn. 6 days ago Wednesday promises another stunning day with temperatures soaring into the low to mid 60s. But there’s a catch. February 20 Tuesday promises another delightful day, featuring abundant sunshine and highs in the lower 50s. February 19 Here’s your Chicago weather outlook for this weekend and next week: February 16 Here’s your Chicago weather outlook heading into Friday and the weekend: February 15 As the evening unfolds, residents in the west suburbs should prepare for increasing cloud cover and the imminent arrival of rain. February 14

Biography:  https://www.fox32chicago.com/person/w/emily-wahls

58%

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The Daily's Verdict

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Bias

85%

Examples:

  • large hail
  • Tornado and Thunderstorm warnings have been issued in several Chicago-area counties.
  • unseasonable warmth

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • some potentially exceeding 2 inches in diameter, even reaching near baseball size
  • The record high of 75 degrees remained intact

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • As a cold front swept through the Chicago area on Friday, temperatures plummeted rapidly.
  • Emily Wahls is the Chief Meteorologist at FOX 32 Chicago.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Cook County with Multiple Tornado Touchdowns Reported

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Cook County with Multiple Tornado Touchdowns Reported

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Cook County on Tuesday, February 27th. Multiple tornado touchdowns were reported in the western suburbs of Chicago as a cluster of strong thunderstorms raced through the area. The storm system affected much of northern Illinois and included record-high temperatures in the Chicago area on Monday and Tuesday afternoon, followed by a rapid cooldown which will see wind chill values drop to below 0 degrees in much of the region.