Derek Van Dam
United StatesmeteorologistMale6.3Global Dominance: 0.17%Derek Van Dam is a renowned meteorologist and weather anchor for CNN, known for his engaging presentations and accurate forecasting. With a background in atmospheric science, he has earned acclaim for his coverage of severe weather events, including hurricanes and tornadoes. Recently, he gained attention for his live reports detailing the chaotic nature of a significant storm system affecting Central and Southern U.S., where he provided timely updates and safety information to viewers.
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Derek Van Dam was in Scituate, Massachusetts, when he lost his hat.
‘SNL’ pokes fun at Trump and Mamdani’s relationshipUnited States· 2026-09-27
Meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports as the nor’easter’s wave action sweeps against seawalls in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Deadly Nor’easter knocks out power to thousandsUnited States· 2026-09-27
Derek Van Dam was in Scituate, Massachusetts, when he lost his hat.
China’s latest panda diplomats head to AtlantaUnited States· 2026-09-27
Derek Van Dam records '32 miles per hour' of wind during a Nor'easter hitting the East Coast.
Nor’easter hits the East Coast; CNN Derek Van Dam records ‘32 miles per hour’ of windUnited States· 2026-09-27
Derek Van Dam was in Scituate, Massachusetts, when he lost his hat.
CNN Weather Meteorologist loses hat playing catch in the nor’easterUnited States· 2026-09-26Derek Van Dam reports from Scituate, Massachusetts, where waves are intensifying as a strong nor'easter bears down on the Northeast coast.
Waves intensify in Massachusetts as the nor’easter hitsUnited States· 2026-09-26Meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports as the nor’easter’s wave action sweeps against seawalls in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Strong nor’easter will keep the Northeast in its grip all weekendUnited States· 2026-09-26Meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports as the nor’easter’s wave action sweeps against seawalls in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Coast flooding as powerful Nor’easter hitsUnited States· 2026-09-26Meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports as the nor’easter’s wave action sweeps against seawalls in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Watch the nor’easter roll in near BostonUnited States· 2026-09-26Meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports as the nor’easter’s wave action sweeps against seawalls in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Surfing scattered clouds from Hurricane NoloUnited States· 2026-09-26By Zain Asher, Bianna Golodryga, Derek Van Dam.
Argentina fans rally behind US after World Cup lossUnited States· 2026-07-07
CNN’s Derek Van Dam, who’s been covering the event, reported the fairgrounds offered little shade.
Live updates: America 250 celebrations; Trump’s July Fourth speechUnited States· 2026-07-04
Meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports from Virginia Beach, where conditions have rapidly deteriorated.
Watch: Snow falls in eastern South CarolinaUnited States· 2026-02-01
Derek Van Dam reports from Virginia Beach on the freezing temperatures causing fountains to freeze.
Italians protest ICE presence at Winter OlympicsUnited States· 2026-02-01
Meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports from Virginia Beach as the winter storm strengthens offshore.
Watch: Frozen sand and sea foam on Virginia BeachUnited States· 2026-02-01Meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports from Virginia Beach, where conditions have rapidly deteriorated.
Watch: Powerful winds and heavy snow create near-blizzard conditions in Virginia BeachUnited States· 2026-02-01CNN's Derek Van Dam reports from Virginia Beach, where below-freezing temperatures have caused fountains to freeze.
Deep freeze encases fountain in ice.United States· 2026-01-31CNN's Derek Van Dam reports from Virginia Beach, where below-freezing temperatures have caused fountains to freeze.
Early key takeaways from DOJ’s big Epstein files dropUnited States· 2026-01-31
Meteorologist Derek Van Dam explains how hopes for a record-shattering snowfall have been largely dashed thanks to sleet.
Gold surges to record $5000 priceUnited States· 2026-01-26
Meteorologist Derek Van Dam explains how hopes for a record-shattering snowfall have been largely dashed in Louisville, Kentucky.
Snowballs fly at Washington MonumentUnited States· 2026-01-26
Meteorologist Derek Van Dam explains how hopes for a record-shattering snowfall have been largely dashed.
Watch 2024 video of Alex Pretti honoring veteranUnited States· 2026-01-25
Meteorologist Derek Van Dam explains how hopes for a record-shattering snowfall have been largely dashed thanks to sleet.
Video: Why Louisville’s snowfall fell shortUnited States· 2026-01-25
Derek Van Dam is featured in a video explaining what makes a snow storm a blizzard.
A new winter storm threatens fresh travel headachesUnited States· 2025-12-01
CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports from Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa's eye moves closer to the island nation.
Senate moves to end shutdownUnited States· 2025-11-10
CNN's Derek Van Dam reports from Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa's eye moves closer to the island nation.
Mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard arrested. Authorities say it’s not directly related to daughter’s caseUnited States· 2025-11-10
CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam shows some of the damage from Hurricane Melissa.
Newark travelers experience flight complicationsUnited States· 2025-11-09
CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam reported on the damage from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
Robert De Niro’s emotional meeting with Pope LeoUnited States· 2025-11-08
CNN's Derek Van Dam reports from Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa's eye moves closer to the island nation.
Video shows man apparently having a seizure during ICE arrestUnited States· 2025-11-08
CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam shows some of the damage from Hurricane Melissa.
Six months into Pope Leo XIV’s papacyUnited States· 2025-11-08
CNN's Derek Van Dam reports from Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa's eye moves closer to the island nation.
CNN reports from major US airports amid government shutdownUnited States· 2025-11-08
