Darrin Rockcole
First Alert Chief Meteorologist
Lansing, MI

First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole is a familiar face to Mid-Michigan television viewers. Darrin helped launch the areas first local morning newscast News 10 Today in the early 1990s. Generations of viewers have trusted Darrin for their first look at the weather forecast for the day. Watch for Darrin weekday mornings 4:30-7 A.M. on WILX-TV 10.
Before arriving at WILX Darrin forecasted the weather at television stations in Marquette and Saginaw. Darrin was also a familiar voice on the radio providing weather forecasts to stations across the state of Michigan.
Darrin has been honored by the Michigan Association Of Broadcasters for "Best Weathercast" in 1998, 2003, 2007 and 2018.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 7:56 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
Many across mid-Michigan are waking up to some frosty windshields.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 8:04 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole has the details on our expected high temperatures and how they compare to the averages this time of year.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 8:11 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole shares the details.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 8:08 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
A cold front will pass through the area later today bringing to an end our latest streak of hot and humid weather.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 8:34 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole has the details for the weekend and beyond.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 12:42 PM EDT
|By Colton Cichoracki and Darrin Rockcole
High heat, humidity, and a risk for severe storms are in the forecast.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 8:07 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole shares the details on when we could see some rain.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 8:13 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole details when we can expect some activity and more heat.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 9:21 AM EDT
|By Darrin Rockcole and Taylor Gattoni
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole joins Taylor Gattoni at the News 10+ Digital Desk with the details.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 8:07 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole shares the details on when we can see some rain.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 8:02 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole talks about the warmer temperatures that are on the way.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 12:06 PM EDT
|By Colton Cichoracki and Darrin Rockcole
Another chance for severe weather is in the forecast Friday.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 8:18 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole explains why Friday’s alert is unlike the others.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:55 AM EDT
|By Darrin Rockcole
Thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall possible
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 8:07 AM EDT
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole has the details on what makes it another First Alert Weather Day.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 10:33 PM EST
|By Colton Cichoracki and Darrin Rockcole
A winter storm will bring a heavy wet snow to Mid-Michigan Friday evening.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:14 PM EST
|By Darrin Rockcole
Snow will slow travel across the area.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 7:58 AM EST
|By Krystle Holleman and Darrin Rockcole
With Thursday, Friday, and Saturday being declared First Alert Weather Days, chief meteorologist Darrin Rockcole joins the Now Desk to take an in-depth look at what to expect.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 7:31 AM EST
|By Darrin Rockcole and Krystle Holleman
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Darrin Rockcole has the latest forecast on the Now Desk.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 3:40 PM EDT
|By Darrin Rockcole
Monday is a First Alert Weather Day
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 5:05 PM EST
|By Darrin Rockcole
If you believe you might have frostbite, move indoors and seek medical care as soon as possible.