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: Increasing storm threat into Monday morning
As a Pacific cold front moves toward North Texas, shower and thunderstorm coverage will increase into Monday morning. NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith has the latest forecast.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Storm system on the horizon; Chance of storms increase by Sunday evening
A Pacific cold front will enhance chances for showers and thunderstorms across North Texas, some strong to severe. NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith tells us what to expect.
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Strong cold front is on the horizon
Big changes are ahead for North Texas, so enjoy the mild temperatures into the weekend. Our above-normal temperatures will soon take a tumble.
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What has happened to the U.S. flags on the moon?
NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith has some astronomy 101 about the flags on the moon. Keep looking up North Texas!
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NBC 5 Forecast: Quiet weather pattern remains; Cool mornings and mild afternoons ahead
We’re starting the week with more nice weather across North Texas. NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith has your weather details.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Quiet weather pattern ahead; Cool mornings and mild afternoons
Get ready for a sunny and nice weather pattern across North Texas. NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith gives us a weather update.
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Weather Quiz: Dogs hear thunder
Many dogs do not like thunderstrorms mainly due to the sound of thunder. NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith asks how far dogs can hear thunder.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Another storm system has arrived; Better rain chances for Friday
A better chance of widespread showers and thunderstorms arrives by Friday afternoon as a Pacific cold front moves into North Texas.
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Weather Quiz: Weather balloon
NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith poses the question: At what altitude does a typical toy balloon filled with helium burst due to the decreasing air pressure at higher altitudes?
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Another storm system moving in; Rain chances return to North Texas
As a storm system advances into North Texas, additional chances for showers and thunderstorms are possible for Thursday and Friday.
