Vytas Reid

Vytas is coming to Detroit from West Palm Beach, Florida, where he served as Chief Meteorologist for the past 5 years at WPEC CBS 12.

Previously, he was Chief Meteorologist for WBFF FOX 45 in Baltimore for 15 years. Before that, Vytas worked at Sinclair Broadcast Group's News Central weather operations in Maryland, which produced weather forecasts for several television markets across the country, including WSMH FOX 66 in Flint. Before coming to Maryland, he worked for WRTV ABC 6 in Indianapolis, and WKJG NBC 33 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Vytas holds a degree in broadcast communications from Indiana University and a Certificate in broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State University. He has also been awarded the seal of approval from the American Meteorological Society and is a current standing member of the National Weather Association. Vytas has also served on the Weather Climate Task Force for the National Association of Black Journalists. Vytas earned an Emmy Award for "Best Weather Cast for Tornado Coverage" on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Originally from Grand Rapids, Vytas is a big Lions fan and loves being back home to his roots here in Michigan. He loves to visit his parents, his sister and his family that are still in the Grand Rapids area. He enjoys being involved in a variety of activities within the community. Vytas enjoys music of all kinds, cultural events, traveling, and just being outdoors to enjoy nature. One of Vytas's hobbies is to DJ music, mixing tunes from house music to old school R&B to popular dance music to get you moving!

Vytas loves being involved with weather education and sharing how the weather works, through weather presentations at schools and civic organizations. Vytas and his wife are excited about coming to Detroit and look forward to calling southeastern Michigan home. He always remembers this saying: "You don't order a soda, you get a Pop!"