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
Southeast Wisconsin coldest air of the season; more on Thanksgiving
November will be one of the warmest on record in Milwaukee, but on Tuesday, Nov. 26 marked the arrival of the coldest air of the season.
SE Wisconsin extreme heat warning Tuesday; what to know
The NWS issued an excessive heat warning for parts of southeast Wisconsin until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27. Heat indices could reach 108 degrees.
Wisconsin severe weather: Flood watch canceled, thousands without power
The flood watch has been canceled although spotty showers and storms will continue on Tuesday morning, Aug. 6.
SE Wisconsin tornado watch, warnings Tuesday; what to know
A warm front is moving over Wisconsin on Tuesday, May 21, creating prime conditions for severe weather.
Canadian 'Zombie Fires' spread smoke over Wisconsin
In Milwaukee, the rising sun shone through a thin layer of wildfire smoke. It created a gorgeous sunrise. However, all that beauty comes at a steep cost.
Rainbows to start a soggy Thursday morning
As rain moved in on our Thursday morning, May 9, there was just enough sun peaking through to the east to create some amazing rainbows!
Wisconsin severe weather threat; tornado watch for SE Wisconsin
A strong line of storms with frequent lightning is moving through Wisconsin from the southwest to the northeast Tuesday, May 7 and will enter the FOX6 viewing area.
Wisconsin weather: More rain, storms Thursday into Friday
Southeast Wisconsin can expect to see more frequent showers midday Thursday and then periods of rain with some thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon.
Wisconsin tornado watch, thunderstorm warnings expire Tuesday night
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Jefferson and Walworth counties until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16.
Spring snow in southeast WI; Election day, Brewers home opener impacted
While many may have thought it was a weather-related April Fool's joke, the potential for snow on Tuesday, April 2 – election day and the Brewer's home opener – is no joke.