Deitra Tate
Deitra Tate
Deitra Tate is a Meteorologist journalist with Spectrum News 1. [1]
Early life
Deitra is a native of Chicago, IL. At an early age, she developed a fascination and respect for storms. She knew in elementary school that she wanted to become a Meteorologist.
Education
Deitra received her Meteorology Degree from Northern Illinois University and a Minor in Broadcast journalism. She also received a broadcast certificate from Illinois Center for Broadcasting.
Career
Deitra has worked in many areas from the Black Hills of South Dakota, to the birthplace of Mardi Gras known as Mobile, AL. Before joining the Spectrum Team, she worked as a Weekend Morning Meteorologist at WAVY-TV in the Hampton Roads area of VA. [3]
Deitra loves forecasting and keeping people informed about the weather.
Her most memorable moment was being on the air Christmas Day in 2012 guiding everyone through a tornado that tore through the city of Mobile.