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Nelly Carreño

Nelly Carreño is an Emmy Award-winning bilingual meteorologist with more than 20 years of experience forecasting in major television markets, including Dallas, Boston, and Chicago.

She currently serves as a meteorologist for CBS Texas, delivering weekday forecasts for the station's midday and afternoon newscasts.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Carreño is known for her clear, engaging storytelling and her ability to break down complex weather information in a way viewers can trust and understand. Throughout her career, she has covered a wide range of high-impact weather events, from blizzards and hurricanes in the Northeast to severe storms and tornado outbreaks across North Texas.

Before joining CBS Texas, Carreño spent nearly a decade at Univision Dallas, where she served as chief meteorologist. During her tenure, she led coverage of major breaking weather events, developed innovative augmented reality presentations, and built strong connections with the community through bilingual forecasting and outreach.

A proud North Texas native, Carreño attended Bedford Junior High and graduated from L.D. Bell High School before earning her degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She later completed her meteorology certification at Mississippi State University.

Her work has been recognized with multiple Lone Star Emmy Awards, including the 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Weathercast, the 2023 Emmy for Talent in Weather, and the 2023 Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Weather News.

Outside the newsroom, Carreño is a devoted animal lover who is passionate about helping pets in need. She also places a strong emphasis on family, which she considers her greatest priority.

Breezy, sunny conditions expected as slim chance of rain possible for North Texas

Throughout the day, expect sunshine to be followed by late afternoon clouds as a cold front approaches North Texas.

Nov 5

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North Texas to stay noticeably cooler this week with temperatures in 70s

We're watching another cold front arriving Thursday evening into Thursday night, followed by a weak disturbance that could produce isolated light showers Saturday, mainly south of I-20.

Nov 4

Cool, pleasant weather for Election Day in North Texas

Temperatures will climb into the low to mid-70s by the afternoon.

Nov 3

North Texas faces threat of strong to severe storms to begin workweek

Damaging winds will be the main threat, along with some hail and isolated tornadoes.

Nov 2

First Alert Weather Day in North Texas Monday night into Tuesday morning

Temperatures are likely to top out in the 80s in the afternoon; winds will be from the southeast at 5 mph.

Nov 2

Temperatures climb into 80s as rain chances remain slim across North Texas

Temperatures in the afternoon will climb above average and remain above average into this weekend and early next week.

Oct 20

Expect cool mornings, temperatures in the 70s and 80s in North Texas this week

A beautiful stretch of weather continues across North Texas.

Oct 19

Rain, cooler temperatures on the way to North Texas

High temperatures on Thursday will be in the 90s once again, but drastic change is coming.

Oct 15

North Texas gets one last summer push before fall makes its entrance

A cold front moves through Friday morning, and as this happens, we will see winds gust up to 40 mph.

Oct 13

Breezy, humid and hot for North Texas before end-of-week cold front

Throughout this week, you'll notice an uptick in our winds.

Oct 12

Drizzly Sunday for North Texas before another dry stretch

Dry weather takes over Sunday night.

Oct 5

North Texas flooding threat continues through Friday

A flood watch remains in effect through Friday morning for much of North Texas.

Oct 1

Threat of rain, hail and flooding returns to North Texas this week

Thursday and Friday are both First Alert Weather Days due to strong storms and heavy rain.

Sep 29

DFW to see isolated storms with temperatures in the 90s to begin week

As of Sunday, DFW has had 100 consecutive days at 90° or higher, the longest streak ever. However, some big changes are on the way this week.

Sep 28

Slim chance of rain, storms for DFW ahead of State Fair of Texas opening weekend

Temperatures stay warm this weekend for the State Fair of Texas, with highs in the 90s each day and plenty of clouds.

Sep 24