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Ilona McCauley
Ilona McCauley joined FOX 13 in December 2023. Ilona is a familiar face in Western Washington. Before coming to KCPQ, she was a meteorologist at KIRO 7 for 3 years and is also a substitute teacher in the Everett School District.
Before moving to Seattle in 2014, Ilona spent 14 years as a meteorologist at KVUE-TV in Austin, TX. Ilona covered a wide range of weather events there, including severe weather outbreaks, historic flooding and ice storms. She contributed to severe weather specials produced by KVUE-TV and also produced a commemorative story on the anniversary of the F5 tornado that hit Jarrell, TX in May 1997. In September 2005, one of the most active hurricane years in the U.S, Ilona traveled to Houston to cover Hurricane Rita as it moved onshore.
Ilona was first introduced to the Pacific Northwest shortly after graduating from college when she accepted a position as the morning meteorologist at KDRV in Medford, OR. Ilona immediately fell in love with the northwest! In fact, Ilona and her husband loved this area so much they travelled from TX to get married in Hood River, OR.
Ilona is a proud Wildcat earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Arizona and has a seal from the American Meteorological Society. Ilona also holds a teaching certificate in middle school science.
Ilona enjoys spending time with her husband, two girls and beloved rescue dog, Rudy. She is involved with the special needs community and loves watching their two girls play softball and volleyball.
The latest from Ilona McCauley
Seattle Weather: Isolated light rain for the busy weekend
Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light rain/sprinkles for a busy weekend in Western Washington.
Seattle Weather: Morning clouds to sunbreaks and 70s Friday
Wednesday's temperatures were well below seasonal average as clouds and showers moved through.
Seattle Weather: Showers and cooler temperatures Thursday
We're forecasting showers, clouds and cooler temperatures on Thursday.
Seattle Weather: Increasing clouds and later showers Wednesday
Clouds and showers will increase throughout the day Wednesday along with cooler afternoon temperatures.
Seattle weather: Cooler Sunday with some sprinkles possible
Seattle's week-long warm up comes to an end on Sunday, where increasing clouds could bring light showers in some areas.
Seattle weather: Sunny and warm start to summer
A sunny and warm weekend to kick off the first weekend of summer. Cooler and wetter weather returns by middle of next week.
Seattle Weather: Toasty temperatures and sunny skies Friday
It was a beautiful evening on the first day of summer, with a sunset at 9:10pm today!
Seattle Weather: Summer begins with sunshine and low 80s
On the last official day of spring, it was beautiful with plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures.
Seattle weather: A few showers expected for Father's Day
Father's Day will be mostly cloudy but also dry, with a few showers possible in some areas around western Washington.
Seattle weather: A stormy Saturday ahead
Thunderstorms are possible during the day on Saturday. A few showers remain for Father's Day Sunday.