Rob Haswell
Rob is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and two time Emmy Award Winner. He holds the National Weather Association Seal of Approval and the endorsement of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society.
A long, long, time ago in a farmer's field far, far away, Rob noticed a change in the wind and became fascinated with the weather. Why, you ask? (Pause for you to say "why?") Well, it was at that moment he realized he was downwind of the manure pile on the turkey farm where he grew up! After that, he watched the weather very carefully in an effort to save his sense of smell!
OK, that’s not entirely true, but I did grow up on a turkey farm and I have been fascinated with weather and broadcasting for quite some time.
Rob began his career in radio before making the jump to TV at Canada's Weather Network on "Good Morning Toronto".
After that, Rob decided to pursue my dream of living and working in the U.S. and joined Wake Up Rochester in Rochester NY. Rob also spent some time trying to make it big as a comic actor and studied the art of improvisation at Toronto’s Second City Theatre with teachers like SCTV’s Joe Flaherty!
Rob has found a home here in the great city of Milwaukee and looks forward to getting you ready for your day every morning on Wake Up -- and chatting with you all on Real Milwaukee.
The latest from Rob Haswell
Wisconsin weather: Heat, severe storms, dangerous Lake Michigan waves
Heat indices near 100, severe storms and dangerous Lake Michigan waves create a triple weather threat across southeast Wisconsin Monday.
Wisconsin high temperatures: Heat advisory Wednesday, July 15
The NWS issued a heat advisory for all of southeast Wisconsin – and many communities saw triple-digit heat and heat indices – on Wednesday, July 15.
Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin: Air quality hits dangerous levels
Wildfire smoke continues to blanket southeast Wisconsin Thursday, creating unhealthy air quality and poor visibility. Here's when conditions are expected to improve.
Wildfire smoke hits Wisconsin; poor air quality, hazy skies
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will spread across Wisconsin through Thursday, creating hazy skies and unhealthy air quality.
Wisconsin high temperatures: Heat advisory Tuesday, July 14
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for all of southeast Wisconsin – and some communities saw triple-digit heat indices – on July 14.
Super El Niño becoming likely, Wisconsin impact explained
How El Niño influences Wisconsin winters, from milder temperatures to reduced snowfall, and why Pacific Ocean temperatures can shape our local weather.
Wisconsin extreme heat; storms expected through July 4 weekend
Wisconsin's dangerous stretch of heat and humidity will begin to ease later this week, but the tradeoff will be a much more active weather pattern as we head toward the Fourth of July weekend.
Severe weather threat Thursday: Tornadoes and damaging wind likely
Severe weather risks are increasing across southern Wisconsin today, with tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding all possible this afternoon and evening.
Southeast Wisconsin severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday; what to expect
After a muggy start to Wednesday, the atmosphere will become increasingly unstable through the afternoon, setting the stage for thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps a few isolated tornadoes.
SE Wisconsin storms cause widespread damage, flood watches remain
Southeast Wisconsin experienced another round of severe weather Friday following storms that brought wind, rain, hail, flash floods and, in some areas, tornadoes earlier this week. Follow the latest updates below.