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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Weather Quiz: Highest temperature in October
On the first day of October, NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith asks what’s the highest temperature ever recorded at DFW Airport for October?
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NBC 5 Forecast: More sunshine and warm temperatures with an Air Quality Alert
Even though a cold front moved across North Texas on Tuesday, temperatures are still running above normal. An Air Quality Alert (Ozone Action Day) is in effect for Dallas-Fort Worth on Wednesday.
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NBC 5 Forecast: More sunshine and warm temperatures with an Air Quality Alert
Wonder about the weather forecast for North Texas? Get the forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth from the weather team certified most accurate by WeatheRate.
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Weather Quiz: Texas Star Ferris wheel
NBC 5 meteorologist Kevan Smith asks: Premiering in 1985, the 216-foot Texas Star is one of the tallest Ferris wheels in North America. What type of weather will shut it down?
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NBC 5 Forecast: More of the same; Pleasant mornings and very warm afternoons
A quiet and dry stretch of above normal temperatures will continue across North Texas.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Sunny and Warm Pattern Continues; An Air Quality Alert for Monday
Due to a light wind, high levels of ozone are possible across DFW for Monday. Thus, an Air Quality Alert (Ozone Action Day) is in effect. Otherwise, our quiet weather pattern will continue with above normal temperatures.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Dry with above normal high temperatures
A dry and mostly sunny weather pattern will continue for North Texas.
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Weather Quiz: Big Tex 1970
It was 87 degrees when The State Fair of Texas opened on Oct. 2, 1970, NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith asks why Big Tex almost didn’t show up for the opening.
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NBC 5 Forecast: A quiet weather pattern in place
We’re heading into a sunny and dry weekend with slightly above normal temperatures.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Thanks to a cold front, a below normal start to the week
A cold front will bring a chance of rain across North Texas along with some cooler temperatures. NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith has the latest weather updates.