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.
