Byron Miranda is an American television journalist. The five-time Regional Emmy Award-winner was the

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for the

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Morning News weekdays in

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Early life and education

A California native, Miranda served in the

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and worked as an

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in Korea. After the Air Force, Miranda attended

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, where he received his

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in 1985. He is also a graduate of

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's Broadcast and Operational Meteorology Program. To support his family, Miranda joined the

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before beginning his broadcast career.

Broadcasting career

Miranda began his television career as an assignment editor and has worked in a number of major media markets, including

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, Los Angeles, New York,

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, and

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. * Atlanta:

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and NBC Early Today meteorologist * Chicago: WMAQ (NBC) meteorologist (1998-2002, 2014–2017) * Los Angeles: KCBS (CBS) chief meteorologist (2002–2005) * Houston: KPRC (NBC) meteorologist (2006) * San Francisco:

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(Fox) meteorologist (2006) * San Diego:

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(ABC) chief meteorologist (2009–2011) * Los Angeles:

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(NBC) meteorologist(2011-2014) * New York:

's PIX11 Morning News meteorologist (2017-2025) PIX11 Web Team (May 25, 2017). Byron Miranda joins WPIX as meteorologist of PIX11 Morning News. WPIX. https://pix11.com/news/byron-miranda-joins-wpix-as-meteorologist-of-pix11-morning-news/

Personal

Miranda is the father of one daughter, Briana, a merchandise display expert, who lives in

Guest appearances

* 1999: '' ER'', "The Storm: Part 1" Weatherman #1 (voice)

Honors and awards

* 2000: Regional Emmy Award (Chicago/Midwest Chapter) Outstanding Achievement for Special Events Programs – Not Created for Television (Award to Producer), National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; NBC 5 presents ''The 92nd Chicago Auto Show''. Producers: Matt Piacente, executive producer; Lici Kestner-Lytle; Carol Cooling; Kevin Krebs; Tom Schnecke. Hosts: Brant Miller, Mike Adamle, Dawn DeSart, Byron Miranda, Amy Stone, Shelly Monahan * 2002: Regional Emmy Award (Chicago/Midwest Chapter) Outstanding Achievement for Special Events Programs – Special Event Program Not Created for Television (Award to Producer), National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; NBC5 presents: ''The 2002 Chicago Auto Show'' :Matt Piacente, Executive Producer; Lici Kestner-Lytle, Senior Producer; Lara Mondragon, Segment Producer; Carol Cooling, Tom Schnecke, Producers; Brant Miller, Jeanne Sparrow, Tammie Souza, Bill Keller, Ed Curran, Byron Miranda, Field Producers * 2003:

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, Best Weathercaster in Southern California * 2011: Regional Emmy Award (Pacific Southwest Chapter) On-Camera Talent – Weather, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

Early life and education

Broadcasting career

Personal

Guest appearances

Honors and awards

References

Further reading