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 postgraduate work includes studying at Johns Hopkins University for Environmental Science and Policy.

With talents extending beyond meteorology, this year Lori Pinson won the coveted Emmy Award, Best in Michigan from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) and First Place from the Society of Professional Journalists for her dog rescue story, "The Karens." In addition, she was Emmy nominated for Breaking News for the Grand Blanc shooting and in the Societal Concerns category for highlighting animal abuse. Top honors from MAB also went to her streaming talk show "Lori’s Stories." An amazing awards season demonstrating Pinson’s versatility.

These recent awards join her previous ones. An Emmy Award for creating an inclusive on-air weather cast for the deaf. Being 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 are rescues). 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 creates works of art, restyling 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.