Lori Pinson

Lori Pinson is an award-winning meteorologist on Fox 2 news (WJBK) in Detroit. Holding both the American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Seal of Approval and the National Weather Association’s Seal of Approval, Pinson’s post graduate work includes studying at Johns Hopkins University for Environmental Science and Policy.

Receiving the coveted Emmy award for creating an inclusive on air weather cast for the deaf, Pinson also took first place honors for Best Weather from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB). And this year, she received top awards, Best in Michigan, from MAB for her dog rescue story, "The Karens" and her talk show "Lori’s Stories."

Combining science and journalism, Pinson won numerous Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalist awards, was named the National Weather Association Broadcaster of the Year and honored twice with the Salute to Excellence award from the National Association of Black Journalists.

An avid animal lover, (she has 6 furbabies, 5 cat rescues and one litter boxed trained toy poodle) Pinson created "Animal House" for Fox2, showcasing Michiganders love of their pets, now sponsored by Michigan Humane.
Though Detroit is home, Pinson was a Chief Meteorologist in Baltimore and a national science correspondent for the London based network ITN.

In her free time, Pinson restores and restyles antique furniture through her newly formed company Painted by Pinson, LLC. You may also find her working tirelessly in her community, lending her voice and time to numerous charities and causes.