Welcome NewsChannel 8's new Chief Meteorologist Kevin Coskren

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Kevin Coskren has joined the NewsChannel 8 team as the new Chief Meteorologist.

Coskren will deliver forecasts for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts.

He joined Sinclair from the Accuweather Network where he hosted “Accuweather Prime,” a national primetime show.

As a weather and climate scientist and broadcast professional, Coskren’s passion for meteorology has taken him all over the United States.

He’s covered tornadoes on the Plains, Nor’easters in New England, and hurricanes on the Southeast Coast.

In May of 2004, Coskren won several awards for his coverage of a tornado in Hallam, Nebraska, which at the time was the widest tornado on record, a whopping 2.5 miles wide.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame and earned his Master of Science degree in Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin.

“I’m so excited to be joining the KTUL First Warning Weather Team! Safety has always been my number one goal. And I’m sure the wild Oklahoma weather will keep me busy for all four seasons,” said Coskren.

NewsChannel 8's General Manager Amy Calvert said, “For 70 years KTUL has been a leader in weather for Oklahoma. Keeping our viewers informed and safe is our priority. Kevin’s heart for community and decades of experience, forecasting weather across the country, makes him the right person to continue our strong legacy.”