
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
Style File: How to dress for outdoor dining
Right now, if you want to eat at a restaurant in Michigan, you have to do it outside. There are a lot of options when it come to bringing fashion to the table. Style guru Chuck Bennett shows us some looks.
"Milder" air on the way tomorrow
Some snowflakes possible this weekend
New week, still quiet weather
Temps warm up to 40 degrees twice this week!
2021 NACTOY award winners to be announced Monday morning
The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Award winners will be announced at 11 a.m. Monday, January 11 during a virtual event with representatives from winning automakers.
Eco Friendly Ways To Get Rid Of Your Tree
Christmas is over so it's time to ditch the tree... but do it differently this year!
Why you should plan your 2021 golf outing now
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Precip changes to rain today
Temperatures begin to fall off later tonight
How to do a juice cleanse in the New Year
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New Year's Eve specials from the Union Joints
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