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Albert Ramon

Albert Ramon is the chief meteorologist for CBS News Chicago. Albert joined the First Alert Weather Team in October 2021.

Before coming to CBS, Albert was chief meteorologist at the News Nation Network based in Chicago. While at the network, he covered landfalling hurricanes, blizzards, wildfires and tornado outbreaks for the entire country.

Albert also spent more than a decade at KVUE-TV in Austin, Texas, where he served as chief meteorologist. While in Austin, Albert won two regional Emmy Awards and several Associated Press Awards, including for Best Weathercast.

Before Austin, Albert also worked in Corpus Christi, Texas, at the CBS affiliate, where he also served as a chief meteorologist.

Albert holds degrees in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University and in Communication/Media Studies from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Albert has earned Seals of Approval from both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association.

You can watch Albert's forecast weekdays at 5, 6, and 10 p.m.

Chicago First Alert Weather: Clear tonight with higher temps for tomorrow

It'll be hotter and more humid for Sunday, with highs in the low 90s. The humid air will make it feel like 100 degrees in many locations in the afternoon.

Aug 18, 2023

Chicago Weather Alert: Heavy rain causes flooding around Chicago area

At the Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles, some drivers found themselves in calf-deep cold water upon returning to their cars, while others found floodwaters coming up to the middle of their car doors.

Aug 14, 2023

Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers possible later, chances for storms decrease

Sunny skies are expected for Saturday afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 80s.

Aug 11, 2023

Chicago First Alert Weather: Evening showers possible, severe storm threat Friday

Thursday will feature morning sunshine, then turn partly cloudy in the afternoon.

Aug 9, 2023

Chicago First Alert Weather: Evening shower ahead

Some sunshine for the first half of Wednesday, then increasing clouds by the early afternoon.

Aug 8, 2023

Chicago First Alert Weather: A dry and comfortable night ahead

Scattered showers and isolated storm chances return Tuesday afternoon.

Aug 7, 2023

Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers on and off next few days

Rainfall amounts over the next 7 days will range from a half inch to more than an inch for areas southwest of Chicago.

Aug 6, 2023

Chicago First Alert Weather: Partly cloudy tonight, hotter temps to come

A front will push in some cooler air for Friday with highs in the low 80s, but staying in the 70s near the lake.

Aug 2, 2023

Chicago Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorms produce heavy rains, strong wind gusts

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for multiple counties in the Chicago area.

Jul 29, 2023

Chicago weather: Powerful storms, tornadoes pound area

The National Weather Service has confirmed at least three tornados - two in Elgin, and one along a path from Burr Ridge to Stickney - and is surveying other storm damage from possible tornados.

Jul 13, 2023

Chicago Weather Alert: Afternoon storms prompt tornado watch

There's a possibility for strong tornadoes late this afternoon into the evening, especially between Rockford and Chicago, and points northward along the Wisconsin state line.