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Vivian Brown
Born
Greenville, Mississippi
EducationJackson State University, (B.S., Meteorology, 1986) [1][2]
OccupationTelevision Meteorologist
Known forThe Weather Channel
Children3
FamilyDivorced

Vivian Louise Brown is an American television meteorologist who worked for The Weather Channel.[3] She most recently co-hosted Weather Center Live from noon to 3pm on weekdays. Brown was with The Weather Channel from 1986 to 2015.[4] Brown formerly co-hosted Day Planner until it was cancelled in 2013 and replaced by the all-day form of Weather Center Live.

Early life and education

Brown was born in Greenville, Mississippi but then later moved to Jackson, Mississippi in her teen years. Brown graduated with a degree in meteorology from Jackson State University in 1986.[5][1][6]

Career

In her 29-year career with The Weather Channel, Brown hosted Afternoon Outlook from 2003 to 2006, PM Edition Weekend from 2006 to 2010, Day Planner from 2010 to 2013, and Weather Center Live from 2013 to 2015. Brown made the announcement she was leaving the Weather Channel during her final broadcast on 1 September 2015. She said "I do not know exactly where I'm going next, but I do know for sure that it will be in accordance to God's will."

Personal life

Brown is divorced and has three children.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Weather Channel’s Vivian Brown to Headline Mass Communications Day 2014", Jackson State University, 15 April 2014.
  2. ^ "Jackson State Alum, Weather Channel Meteorologist Vivian Brown to Give Founders' Day Address Oct. 24", Jackson Advocate, 17 October 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Vivian Brown- weather.com". www.weather.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.
  4. ^ Breslin, Sean (2 May 2012). "30 Years On the Air with The Weather Channel". The Weather Company. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Ask AP: Vivian Brown". American Profile. 2010-12-30. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  6. ^ Kendrick, Eva Walton (July 11, 2017). "Jackson State University". Mississippi Encyclopedia. Center for Study of Southern Culture. Retrieved 2023-06-23.

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