Grant Skinner

Grant Skinner is a professional meteorologist with experience at WRAL since June 2025 and previously at WKRG, where the role included serving as a Meteorologist/MMJ from December 2021 to May 2025. Skinner has achieved notable milestones, including receiving the AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Distinction in January 2025 and being recognized as Employee of the Month in August 2023 for developing the Hurricane Map Room. Prior experience includes positions at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and the Coastal Weather Research Center as a Severe Weather Warnings Specialist. Skinner's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from the University of South Alabama, where involvement in machine learning and weather forecasting was emphasized. Additional roles in community service and education showcase a diverse skill set.