Kevan Smith comes to the NBC 5/Telemundo Weather Team from the Black News Channel in Tallahassee, Florida, where he has served as chief meteorologist for four years,
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 nationwide.
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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: A breezy and cloudy Monday, storm chances on the horizon
While the week starts off quiet with increasing clouds on Monday, a cold front and the dryline will give the area another chance of showers and storms. NBC 5’s Kevan Smith has the latest forecast.
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NBC 5 Forecast: A drier and humid Sunday, storm chances return next week
Drier conditions with highs in the 80s are expected for Sunday. If you have outdoor plans, still keep an eye to the sky. NBC 5’s Kevan Smith says the area will have another chance of rain and storms in the middle of next week.
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Astronomy 101: An Egg-shaped Exoplanet
NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith tells us about exoplanet WASP 12b.
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NBC 5 Forecast: A quiet start to the week
We’ll start the week with sunny and dry conditions. Then NBC 5’s Kevan Smith tells us about rain chances later this week.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Strong to severe storms possible into Sunday morning
The Easter weekend forecast looks unsettled with chances for showers and thunderstorms. NBC 5’s Kevan Smith says to be aware that your outdoor plans may need to be altered.
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Weather Quiz: Traffic signal
NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith asks what that object at the end of the traffic signal arms does.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Strong to severe storms possible this weekend
The Easter weekend forecast looks unsettled with rounds of rain and thunderstorms. NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith says it won’t rain all the time, but warns that your outdoor plans may need to be flexible.
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Astronomy 101: New exoplanets discovered
NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith tells us about new planets discovered over 130 light-years from Earth.
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NBC 5 Forecast: A cold front arrives Monday
We’re starting the week with a cold front moving across North Texas. NBC 5’s Kevan Smith has this week’s forecast.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Sunny with an increasing wind; A Wind Advisory is in effect for Sunday
We’re ending the weekend with sunshine, increasing wind and near record-warmth. NBC 5’s Kevan Smith has the latest forecast.
