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 forecast: First snow chance this weekend
Southern Wisconsin may see its first brush with winter this weekend with a mix of rain and slushy snow, followed by a true blast of Arctic air that will send temperatures plunging well below normal through early next week.
Open Record: Gales of November
To commemorate five decades since the tragedy of the Edmund Fitzgerald, FOX6 has produced an all-new documentary that dives deep into the history and legacy of this Midwest legend.
Hurricane Melissa: How global weather ripples into Wisconsin
As Hurricane Melissa roars through the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm, its winds of 160 mph and pressure near 917 millibars make it one of the most intense late-season hurricanes on record.
Change the weather? Inside America’s hurricane experiment
A U.S. Air Force B-17 bomber left the runway and headed directly into the path of a hurricane that was more than 400 miles east of Jacksonville in 1947.
Remembering the Peshtigo fire, the night Wisconsin burned
Before Chicago’s famous blaze, Wisconsin faced its own inferno. The 1871 Peshtigo Fire killed over 1,200 people and remains America’s deadliest wildfire.
Wisconsin deaths linked to wildfire smoke, new study says
New research links 2023 Canadian wildfires to thousands of deaths. With smoke back in 2025, Wisconsin faces renewed health and air quality concerns.
Blood Moon Alert: September’s corn moon eclipse overseas
A total lunar eclipse of the full Corn Moon will occur on Sept 7, turning the Moon red in skies over Europe, Africa, Asia & Australia. Full timeline, visibility regions, and how to watch from the U.S.
National weather extremes: Challenge for energy, agriculture, tourism
A dramatic U.S. weather split is bringing 100° heat to the Pacific Northwest and fall-like chill to the Midwest, creating ripple effects for energy demand, agriculture, and tourism industries nationwide.
Dust Storms: From Arizona haboobs to Wisconsin’s dusty past
A massive haboob hit Phoenix, knocking out power and grounding flights, but dust storms aren’t just a desert threat. Wisconsin once saw Dust Bowl soil darken its skies and coat Lake Michigan beaches.
Waterspouts possible on Lake Michigan as cool, breezy weather holds
The end of August is serving up a taste of fall across southern Wisconsin, and with it comes a slight risk of waterspouts over Lake Michigan on Monday and Tuesday.