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 taste of fall continues for North Texas
We’re experiencing a taste of fall with below normal temperatures as high pressure dominates our weather pattern. Expect highs into the mid-80s for Sunday with lows into the 50s and 60s.
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September Astronomy: What's in the North Texas sky this month?
What’s happening in the skies over North Texas this month? September holds some spectacular sights in the night and morning sky.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Starting the week with more unsettled weather
Our unsettled weather pattern continues across North Texas. NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith outlines the chances for rain over the next few days.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Unsettled Pattern Continues with Storms Possible
A stalled frontal boundary is bringing us a continued chance for showers and storms, but NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith says don’t expect a total washout.
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Weather Quiz: Hottest temperature recorded in DFW
NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith says the hottest temperature recorded at DFW was 113 degrees. What year did it occur?
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Weekend hot temperatures; A Heat Advisory for Saturday
We’re heading into a hot weekend with highs into the upper-90s to lower-100s. Heat index values could climb up to 107 degrees. A Heat Advisory is in effect for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, until 9 p.m. Saturday.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Starting the week with continued dangerous heat; An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect
We’re starting the work and school week with very hot temperatures. Expect highs ranging from 102 to 107 degrees with heat index values climbing to 111 degrees. An Excessive Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert are in effect.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Sizzling Sunshine with An Excessive Heat Warning in effect
A very hot Sunday with an Excessive Heat Warning in effect for DFW and surrounding areas, with high temperatures soaring into the triple digits and heat index values up to 112 degrees. Please practice your heat safety tips!
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Weather Quiz: 100 degree days
NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith asks: What is average number of 100 degree days for DFW?
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Increasing heat for the weekend; An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect
Get ready for a very hot weekend across North Texas. Expect highs into the lower-100s with heat index values climbing to 111 degrees. Please remember your heat safety tips and the sunscreen.
