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
Metro Detroit forecast: Streak of fantastic weather continues
Metro Detroit's dry, sunny stretch continues on, with rain out of sight this week.
Metro Detroit weather: Warm but comfortable day ahead as humidity levels stay in check
Temperatures are climbing back into the 80s across Metro Detroit today, but thankfully the humidity won’t be nearly as intense as some of the sticky stretches we’ve dealt with recently.
Humid start to the week in Southeast Michigan with possible severe afternoon storms
If it feels more like July than May today, you’re not imagining it. Southeast Michigan is in for a very warm and humid stretch to start the week, with temperatures making a run toward 90 degrees this afternoon and heat index values climbing into the lower 90s. It will easily be one of the hottest and most humid days we’ve seen so far this year.
Michigan pollen rates spike as spring allergy season descends on Metro Detroit
If it feels like your allergies flipped on overnight, you’re not imagining it. The biggest culprits? Tree pollen — specifically poplar, ash, and birch.
Michigan seeing faster start to tornado season, with busiest months still ahead
Michigan has essentially had a full year worth of tornadoes, and it's not even peak season yet.
Metro Detroit severe thunderstorm forecast: Strong winds, hail, flooding, isolated tornado all possible later
Strong thunderstorms move in overnight, with high winds, hail, downpours, and even an isolated tornado all possible in Southeast Michigan.
Southeast Michigan tornado threat passes; flooding still a concern for the rest of the day
It’s been an active and at times loud day across Southeast Michigan, and we’re not quite done yet. With 1–3 inches already saturating the ground earlier Saturday, flooding remains a concern as the rest of the day winds down.
Southeast Michigan severe weather: Strong winds, hail, isolated tornado risks Thursday
Despite some rain earlier in the day, which can sometimes take the edge off severe weather potential later, severe weather risks still remain for later Thursday in Southeast Michigan.
Severe weather threat for Thursday night - here's the time frame to watch
The primary concern would be damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, along with the potential for large hail over an inch in diameter. There’s also a low-end, but not zero, tornado risk.
Metro Detroit weather: Noticeably colder start to the week with light snow flurries possible
Monday starts with temperatures about 10 degrees below average in Metro Detroit, but temps head back up after today.