Rob Haswell

Wisconsin

Metereologist and Weather Reporter at WITI-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

Two Time Emmy Award winning meteorologist. Chief Meteorologist WITI TV Milwaukee. ACTRA Award winning TV/Radio Personality. Children's book author.

Articles

From droughts to downpours: How AI is revolutionizing extreme weather forecasting

6 days ago | fox6now.com | Rob Haswell

AI sign displayed on a phone screen, a silhouette of a paper in shape of a human face and a binary code displayed on a screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on January 15, 2023. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty MILWAUKEE - There is a lot of talk these days about artificial intelligence or A.I., and that is also true in the world of weather forecasting. A.I. is rapidly transforming how we model, detect, and respond to extreme weather and climate events.
From droughts to downpours: How AI is revolutionizing extreme weather forecasting

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Rob Haswell

The BriefA new groundbreaking study uncovers ways to use A.I. to prepare for extreme weather. A.I. could even help predict wildfires. Issues remain about the ethical use of this technology, and trust in the data. MILWAUKEE - There is a lot of talk these days about artificial intelligence or A.I., and that is also true in the world of weather forecasting. A.I. is rapidly transforming how we model, detect, and respond to extreme weather and climate events.
Wisconsin Air Quality Alert due to wildfire smoke; what you need to know

1 week ago | fox6now.com | Rob Haswell

By Rob Haswell and FOX6 News Digital Team Published May 30, 2025 11:53am CDT MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state from 6 a.m. Friday, May 30 through 6 a.m. Saturday, May 31. The major concern is the rising levels of fine particle pollution which is referred to as, PM2.5. It is being caused by Canadian wildfire smoke that is slowly drifting into the region.
Feeling down? A new study says you can blame it on the rain!

2 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Rob Haswell

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee has seen a lot of rain so far this season. New scientific research shines a light on how weather and seasonal changes affect your mood and even impact depression! The study tracked the mobile health data of over 400 participants for more than a full year, and it turns out, not everyone is hit as hard by cloudy, wet days, but there are significant links between our environment and our mental health.
Feeling down? A new study says you can blame it on the rain!

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rob Haswell

The BriefNew scientific research shines light on how weather and seasonal changes affect your mood. The study tracked the mobile health data of over 400 participants for more than a full year. Women and younger adults are more impacted. MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee has seen a lot of rain so far this season.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell

2 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Rob Haswell

Partly sunny and dry for our Friday with some slightly warmer temperatures as highs reach 60 inland. A NE breeze will keep it in the 50s lakeside.
America's cities are sinking, and that could be a big problem

3 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Rob Haswell

MILWAUKEE - Turns out that sinking feeling is not just your imagination. In fact, many of America’s biggest cities are slowly sinking into the ground. Sinking cities What we know: A major new study published in Nature Cities found that all 28 of the most populated U.S. cities are experiencing what's called land subsidence. Land subsidence is the gradual sinking of the Earth’s surface. In all but three of those cities, at least 65% of the urban area is affected.
America's cities are sinking, and that could be a big problem

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rob Haswell

The BriefA new study finds all 28 of the most populated U.S. cities are sinking. At least 65% of the urban area is affected. Some cities are dropping by more than 5 millimeters per year. MILWAUKEE - Turns out that sinking feeling is not just your imagination. In fact, many of America’s biggest cities are slowly sinking into the ground.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell

3 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Rob Haswell

A few early showers Saturday morning then drying up but remaining mostly cloudy, breezy and cooler. Highs will reach the low 60s but will feel cooler with the steady NW wind at 15-20 mph.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell

3 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Rob Haswell

A sunny start to Friday but another round of rain and thunderstorms is expected this afternoon and evening. Severe storms are not expected but isolated strong storms are possible.