Metro Detroit goes 18 days without rain. When is wet weather in the forecast?
While we have a small chance of rain beginning on Saturday, we have a better chance of rain beginning Saturday night and especially Sunday
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Karen Carter is an award-winning and Emmy-nominated meteorologist who appears weekdays on CBS News Detroit.
A Metro Detroit native, Karen graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University, having studied broadcasting, meteorology, and art while cheering competitively on the national level for the Chippewas.
In 2017, under the First Forecast brand, CBS Detroit named Karen Chief Meteorologist, making her the first female in Detroit TV history to hold that title. Prior to this accomplishment, Karen worked as a weekend forecaster for CBS & CW in Detroit. She also spent time as a weather forecaster at WLNS in Lansing.
Karen loves being involved with the community, contributing her time to local organizations like The Salvation Army, Meadow Brook Theatre Guild, Autism Speaks, Open Door Outreach, Camp Oakland, and many more.
In her free time, Karen loves to cook, garden in her perennial and vegetable gardens, and work on her art. In the summertime, Karen especially enjoys vacationing up north with her husband and daughter.
While we have a small chance of rain beginning on Saturday, we have a better chance of rain beginning Saturday night and especially Sunday
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