Lori Pinson
Lori Pinson is an award-winning meteorologist on FOX 2 providing weather Saturday through Wednesday mornings. She holds 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.
Lori received the coveted Emmy award for creating an inclusive on-air weathercast for the deaf and is a recent recipient of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Best Weather award and Best Use of New Media award for her Emmy nominated online series "Lori’s Science Corner", created in collaboration with the National Science Teaching Association. Her original award-winning series, "Lori’s Hidden Michigan" spotlights the state’s little-known treasures.
Combining science and journalism, Lori won numerous Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalist awards, was named the National Weather Association Broadcaster of the Year and was most recently honored with the Salute to Excellence award from the National Society of Black Journalists.
Though Detroit is home, Lori was a Chief Meteorologist in Baltimore before working in Pennsylvania, DC, and Ohio and as a national science correspondent for the London-based network ITN.
When not on the air, Lori renovates antique furniture, is a Lector at church, and works tirelessly in her community, lending her voice and time to numerous charities and causes.
The latest from Lori Pinson
Metro Detroit weather: Milder start as highs climb into 60s Tuesday
Waking up, it isn't as cold as Monday morning was, and highs will rise even more as the day progresses.
Metro Detroit weather: Colder St. Patrick's Day before temps rise again
Yes, it is a colder start to the day - you're not imagining it. It's as much as 25 degrees colder this morning as compared to 24 hours ago.
Metro Detroit weather: A bit cooler Tuesday, but still mild
Temperatures soared to 65 yesterday. They won't reach that today, but it will still be mild.
Metro Detroit weather: Highs near 60 Monday, with more 60-degree days in the forecast
Temperatures rise to start the week, drop midweek, and then jump again heading into the weekend.
Rainy Tuesday with rising temperatures coming to Metro Detroit
A wet Tuesday but temperatures are well above freezing and the rain is only going to get heavier later in the day.
Southeast Michigan weather: Warm start to the week but cold returns
A milder Monday kickstarts a warm start to the week -- but we're going to feel a real cool down later this week.
Metro Detroit weather: Mild Monday with highs in the 40s
The cold is gone - for now.
Metro Detroit weather: Cold Weather Advisory expires but bitter temps remain
Arctic air is firmly in place, with temperatures at least 18 degrees colder than they were 24 hours ago.
Metro Detroit weather: Arctic air and gusty winds combine for a week of below-average temps
As arctic air moves in today, the wind ramps up, making it feel much colder.
Metro Detroit weather: One more quiet day before snowstorm drops several inches of snow on Southeast Michigan
Current forecasts show that some areas of Southeast Michigan could get up to 8 inches of snow during Wednesday's snowstorm, with Detroit falling into the 5-7-inch range.