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
Brewers World Series: Warmer Milwaukee temperatures impact on game
Milwaukee's baseball season has warmed 3.6 degrees since 1970. Discover how rising temperatures affect home runs and the Brewers.
Wisconsin freeze warning: Temperatures could hit 28° Saturday
A blast of colder air will send temperatures tumbling across southern Wisconsin overnight Friday.
Southern Wisconsin weather: Gusty winds, first freeze possible Friday
A powerful cold front arriving late Thursday into Friday will usher in gusty winds, pushing much colder air into the area with the possibility of widespread frost and even some below-freezing temperatures by the weekend.
Wisconsin weather: Allergies worsen with warming climate, here's why
If you feel like you're sniffling and sneezing more than usual, it may be because allergy seasons are not only getting longer, they're also getting more intense.
Peshtigo Fire, deadliest US history, happened 155 years ago
The Peshtigo Fire, the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history, tore through northeast Wisconsin 155 years ago Thursday, Oct. 8.
Fall colors under stress: How drought could change Wisconsin’s Autumn show
This year's extreme drought across the Northwoods could make the show shorter and far less predictable.
Tom Tiffany plane emergency landing, weather helped them survive
Clear skies and light winds prevailed when a Beechcraft Bonanza landed in Lake Wausau, but the nighttime water landing presented another challenge.
First frost of the season possible in northern Wisconsin
Parts of northern Wisconsin could wake up to the first widespread frost of the season Monday morning as temperatures fall into the lower and middle 30s.
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.