David Yeomans is a television weather presenter and journalist, and meteorologist for KXAN.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS News Chicago
Breakthrough:Joined CBS News Chicago First Alert Weather after 12 years at KXAN-TV in 2024
10 Quick Facts About David Yeomans
- Full Name: David Yeomans
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program CBS News Chicago
- Current Employer: KXAN
- Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Weather
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $341,000-$4,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $51,000-$223,000 (Estimated range)
David Yeomans Age
David Yeomans's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Miami and Westlake High School.
- University of Miami
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Meteorology
- University of Miami
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Meteorology
- Westlake High School
Career & Work
David Yeomans' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WBBM-TV / CBS News Chicago, a television station and KXAN-TV.
Organization: WBBM-TV / CBS News Chicago
Role: First Alert Weather meteorologist
Period: 2024–Present
Details: Chicago, Illinois
Organization: KXAN-TV
Role: Chief meteorologist and weather presenter
Period: 2012–2024
Details: Austin, Texas · Spent 12 years at KXAN before moving to CBS News Chicago; reported on Texas weather and climate topics.
Organization: KXAN-TV
Role: Weather department intern
Details: Austin, Texas · Interned under meteorologist Jim Spencer during college.
Rise to Fame
David Yeomans gained recognition as meteorologist on the television show CBS News Chicago.
Notable Coverage
- Climate Watch - CBS News Chicago - Reporting on climate-related topics
- Hurricane Harvey - KXAN-TV - 2017 - Live coverage from Rockport, Texas
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Awards — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Five Emmy Awards according to August 2026 CBS Chicago biography, including Best Weather Anchor in the Chicago/Midwest region.
Lesser Known Facts
- Flew aboard a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft as a guest scientist.
- Has given a TEDx presentation on climate change.
Personal Information
- Full Name: David Yeomans
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51,000–$223,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $341,000–$4,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
