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
Blizzard Warning for WA passes, Wind Warnings, and flooding continues
Heavy rain is pushing Western Washington rivers toward major flood stages, and warnings are in effect for strong winds and an overnight blizzard at the passes.
Seattle Weather: A Second Atmospheric River Arrives
While Monday's rain is expected to lead to river flooding again into Tuesday and Wednesday, it likely won't be exactly as impactful as last week. However, communities that were already hit hard by flooding could see rising waters again.
Seattle Weather: Light Showers on Sunday
While Monday's rain could lead to river flooding again into Tuesday and Wednesday, it likely won't be exactly as impactful as last week's. However, communities that were already hit hard by flooding could see rising waters again.
WA river levels remain high through Thursday, scattered showers remain
A strong atmospheric river remains over the Pacific Northwest, bringing heavy rain, record level flooding and dangerous conditions.
Heavy rain Wednesday, WA river flooding expected
It will be a wet morning for the Puget Sound, causing local river levels to rise, and leading to moderate to major flooding in some areas.
Seattle Weather: Rain break Tuesday morning, increasing showers by afternoon
A rain break is expected Tuesday morning, with mostly cloudy skies. Rivers will decrease in levels due to this dry period, but then increase again as more rain is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Seattle Weather: Heavy rain, gusty winds on Monday
Impressive rainfall totals will add up over the next few days.
Seattle Weather: Rounds of Rain On the Way
Gusty winds late Friday and early Saturday morning brought down some trees and left some without power. Winds were clocked as high as around 60 mph in some spots. Winds did relax throughout the day on Saturday, but will be picking up again next week.
Seattle weather: Wet, warm and breezy Thursday into the weekend
Temperatures Thursday will be in the mid to upper 40s. It will be a wet start to the day Thursday with scattered showers into the evening.
Seattle weather: Few early showers, drier afternoon Tuesday
Highs will be in the mid to upper 40s with mostly cloudy skies into the afternoon.