Kevan Smith comes to the NBC 5 / Telemundo Weather Team from the Black News Channel in Tallahassee, Florida where, since 2019, he served as chief meteorologist.
Kevan grew up in the North Texas area.
After graduating from Texas Tech University with a triple bachelor's in atmospheric science, broadcast journalism and history, Smith began his career at KAMC in Lubbock. He also worked as a meteorologist at various stations in Louisiana, Nevada, Mississippi, and Texas. While at Weather Vision, he forecasted weather for over 25 stations around the country.
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He has won numerous AP awards for best weathercasts.
Kevan loves politics, architecture and drawing. When he's not forecasting, you can find him karaokeing.
You can catch Kevan on the weekends and during the week.
The Latest
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NBC 5 Forecast: Rain chances continue this morning; Cold front on the horizon
Showers and thunderstorms will continue to move east of North Texas as sunshine returns by Monday afternoon. A cold front will bring a low chance of showers by Monday evening.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Severe T-Storm Watch for North Texas; Severe weather threat into Monday morning
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, until 3 a.m.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: A Wind Advisory for Sunday; Storms arrive Sunday night
A Wind Advisory is in effect for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday. With winds gusting up to 45 mph, please make sure to secure any loose outdoor items. Thunderstorms will move across North Texas, Sunday night into Monday morning.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: A Wind Advisory for Sunday; Storms arrive Sunday night
A Wind Advisory is in effect for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday. With winds gusting up to 45 mph, please make sure to secure any loose outdoor items. Thunderstorms will move across North Texas, Sunday night into Monday morning.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Dry and milder today ahead of tomorrow's rain
Today’s weather will feature a mix of sun and clouds with mild conditions for the first full day of spring. Highs will be close to normal for this time of year into the low 70s this afternoon.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: March chill gradually transitions to milder weather today
It’s a cold start to this Tuesday with widespread 30s and 40s. Patchy frost is possible to the northeast of DFW. After the chilly start, Tuesday will warm up into the upper 60s during the afternoon. Abundant sunshine is in store with a south breeze.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Starting the week with sunshine and below normal temperatures
As drier and cooler air filters into North Texas, clearing conditions will prevail to start the week. Expect temperatures to run at below normal levels for Monday.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Starting the week with sunshine and below normal temperatures
As drier and cooler air filters into North Texas, clearing conditions will prevail to start the week. Expect temperatures to run at below normal levels for Monday.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Unsettled Weather Lingers into Sunday
Keep your umbrella handy as additional showers and thunderstorms are possible across North Texas into St. Patrick’s Day.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Unsettled Weather Lingers into Sunday
Keep your umbrella handy as additional showers and thunderstorms are possible across North Texas into St. Patrick’s Day.