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: 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.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Strong to severe storms possible this weekend
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‘Blaze Star' on the verge of exploding, here's where to look
the “Blaze Star,” is on the verge of a rare and dramatic brightening. Here’s where to look in the North Texas sky to see it.
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Is the ‘Blaze Star' about to explode? If it does, here's where to look in the North Texas sky
This event will be visible in the North Texas sky for a week.
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Watch your step! Snakes starting to come out in North Texas
As temperatures warm up and summer days approach, snakes are emerging from their dens after sheltering from the cold winter months across North Texas.
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Astronomy 101: What happened to the Voyager probes?
NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith tells us about Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. Keep looking up!
