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: Frigid start to work week, could snow be in our future?
The strong cold front we were expecting arrived on Sunday, dropping temperatures well below normal for North Texas. NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith tells us what to expect this week, including a chance for precipitation and possibly snow.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Very cold air coming to North Texas Sunday
Very cold air arrives in North Texas on Sunday. So when can you expect the thermometer to drop? NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith shares the latest on the timing of the cold front.
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Weather Quiz: NYE Records
NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith asks what significant event happened in 2000 on New Year’s Eve.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Into 2025 with rollercoaster temperatures
We’re heading into 2025 with rollercoaster temperatures across North Texas. NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith has the latest details.
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Weather Quiz: Hottest temperature in December
NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith asks what was the hottest temperature ever recorded in the month of December in DFW?
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NBC 5 Forecast: Cold front arrives into North Texas leading to a cool end to 2024
Thanks to a cold front, we’re heading back to seasonable temperatures. NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith has the latest details.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Heading into well above normal temperatures for Monday
We’re starting the holiday week with mild temperatures, but changes are lurking on the horizon for North Texas. NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith has the latest forecast.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Clouds and fog possible into Sunday morning; The sun returns by the afternoon
After a mostly cloudy start with some areas of fog, the sunshine and milder temperatures will return for Sunday afternoon. NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith has the latest forecast.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Severe weather threat east of DFW for Saturday morning; Front moves in
Scattered showers and storms are again expected to develop for Saturday morning as a cold front moves in. Areas to the east of DFW will have a threat for severe weather.
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Weather Quiz: Rollercoasters and weather
NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith asks which weather feature will cause amusement parks to shut down a rollercoaster’s operation. BONUS: A photo of Kevan working at Six Flags!
