Derek Kevra
Michigan is my home and I am a local boy through and through: born and raised in Livonia, I attended Stevenson High School, Riley Middle School and Coolidge Elementary. Being able to forecast for the region I grew up in is a dream come true.
I received my Meteorology degree from the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences department of the University of Michigan. In 2012, I was awarded the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal from the American Meteorological Society.
According to the AMS, the seal represents that, "the holder meets specific educational and experience criteria and has passed rigorous testing in their knowledge and communication of meteorology and related sciences needed to be an effective broadcast meteorologist." I am honored to have won multiple Emmys for Best Weathercast in Michigan by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
After interning at Fox 2 News my career started at KDRV in Medford, OR as their morning meteorologist. Two years later I jumped to New Orleans, where I worked at WWL-TV. Studying Tropical Meteorology in school helped prepare me for the extensive severe weather coverage we had during hurricane season. In 2012, Hurricane Isaac made landfall less than 100 miles south of New Orleans and we were on air 24 hours a day for 5 straight days. It was definitely an event that showed me the true power of Mother Nature.
There is no place I'd rather be than back home in Metro Detroit at Fox 2 News. Outside of work my wife and I are kept busy with our 2 kids (and dog) and love traveling Up North. Life is good!
The latest from Derek Kevra
Michigan Snow Forecast: When and how much snow metro Detroit will get Friday
Don't expect Mother Nature to melt the snow this weekend as temperatures are expected to remain cold into next week.
Michigan snow forecast: What to expect from Friday snowstorm
Michigan will see snow Friday, with some areas of Southeast Michigan forecasted to get as much as 7 inches. Here's what to expect:
Detroit skyline, landmarks photographed under 6 months of sun in time-lapses
Six months of sun traveling over Detroit was captured from different vantages around the city last year, showing off brand new perspectives.
Southeast Michigan severe thunderstorm risk: Strong winds, hail, tornadoes possible this week
A strong winter system is likely to bring severe thunderstorms to Southeast Michigan this week. The area could see gusty winds, medium hail, and isolated tornadoes during these storms.
Metro Detroit: Temperatures start rising, with a couple 50-degree days in the forecast
Monday starts cooler before temperatures rise just above average. Even warmer temperatures are on the way, too.
Southeast Michigan Thursday snow timeline: How much to expect
Snow in Metro Detroit arrives Thursday morning. Here's how much to expect where you live
Detroit snow totals: how much to expect Thursday and Friday
Detroit will see snow to end the week -- how much to expect and why it's going to wreak havoc on the roads again.
Metro Detroit school closings: Will cold weather lead to canceled classes Wednesday?
Hundreds of Metro Detroit schools were closed due to today's cold, and more could also cancel classes tomorrow because of even more hazardous weather.
Metro Detroit winter weather: Heavy snow, strong winds expected Friday into Saturday
Winter weather hits Metro Detroit on Friday afternoon. Snow will start Friday afternoon and continue into Saturday with some rain in between.
Michigan's winter weather timeline: Snow, wind gusts, and potential power outages incoming
The winter weather engine is reloading for another round of snow and rain this weekend. There will also be strong wind gusts that could spell trouble for power outages.