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
4-day stretch of light snow expected across Michigan starting Sunday
Sunday brings some snow, which might linger until Wednesday.
Trick-or-treat forecast: Cold this Halloween in Metro Detroit with flurries possible
This Halloween, something truly scary is coming – COLD and wet weather with a chance of snowflakes!
A.I. and deepfakes could damage democracy as misinformation spreads faster
Earlier this month, a Michigan lawmaker sought to show just how effective misinformation is. It cost $5 and took a total of 10 minutes. The consequences on a larger scale could
Southeast Michigan Halloween forecast: What to expect for trick-or-treating in Metro Detroit
This Halloween, we'll be trick or treating in layers as it's going to be very cold while collecting candy in Metro Detroit.
Annular solar eclipse to pass Ann Arbor during Michigan football game - What to expect
An annular solar eclipse will cover parts of the United States on Saturday, and Michigan will get a bit of a peek of it.
Burden of Proof: Artificial Intelligence is now disrupting court room evidence
Decisions within the courtroom have potentially life-changing implications. But if the evidence is based on a so-called deepfake that's been created by artificial intelligence and a defense attorney, the existential threat could be unmatched.
Armed men in masks holdup postal carriers in Taylor - but not for mail
"One produced a long gun, put it in her back, told her they don’t want her to get hurt," Canning said.
A look back at Michigan's biggest storms and the TV2 meteorologists that tracked them
With 75 years of broadcasts to pick from, there's bound to be a few gems in the FOX 2 archives. A search for them did not disappoint.
Michigan's history-making summer: One of the wettest ever
The summer of 2023 will go down in Southeast Michigan as one of the wettest of all time but you may be surprised just how much rain we've received in the past three months.
Severe weather rolls through SE Michigan
At 10:19 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Canton, moving east at 50 mph.