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
America's cities are sinking, and that could be a big problem
A new study published in Nature Cities shows that all 28 of America’s largest cities are sinking. Find out why it’s happening, who’s at risk, and what cities can do about it.
What is fog and why is it so bad near Lake Michigan?
Learn what fog is, how it forms, why it’s worse near Lake Michigan, and essential fog safety tips to keep you safe during low-visibility conditions.
Noah's Ark WaterPark adds heated pools, attractions for season
Noah's Ark WaterPark has added heated water to some attractions for the upcoming season, which opens next month.
Wisconsin's bitter cold led to crash that killed Buddy Holly on Feb. 3, 1959
Wisconsin winter cold and snow blamed for the deaths of legendary rock stars February 3rd, 1959.
Arctic air, potentially dangerous wind chills slated for Wisconsin
Bitter cold arctic air returns to Wisconsin. The National Weather Service may issue a Cold Weather Advisory for potentially dangerous wind chills Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Southeast Wisconsin lake effect snow; messy Monday commute expected
A winter weather advisory has been issued for Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties to be in effect until 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.
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.