Kaye Forster is a formally trained meteorologist with Met Office credentials, a former semi-professional footballer, and someone who describes herself as an “adrenalin junkie.” Since 2008, she’s been delivering weather forecasts across multiple BBC regions, bringing both scientific expertise and a unique personality to the screen.
Currently working as a freelance weather presenter based at BBC East Midlands, Forster provides forecasts for the East Midlands, West Midlands, and North West regions. Her career spans over two decades, combining meteorological training with an adventurous spirit that’s taken her from RAF airfields to television studios.
Biography
Kaye Forster was born around 1980 in Dartford, Kent, England. Growing up in Kent, she developed an early fascination with weather, particularly thunderstorms. This childhood interest would eventually shape her entire career path, though not in the most conventional way.
She attended Bexleyheath School, where her passion for understanding natural phenomena continued to grow. After completing her A-levels in Geography, Mathematics, and English, she enrolled at Brunel University in London. There, she pursued a BSc in Geography and Earth Science.
University life wasn’t all about academics for Forster. She joined a ladies’ football team and played for several clubs, including Wycombe Wanderers, Exeter City, and Ebbsfleet United. Match reports from September 2008 documented her involvement with Ebbsfleet Ladies, and some sources even claim she scored a goal in the Women’s FA Cup.
Career
Forster’s professional journey began in 2001 when she joined the Met Office as a weather observer. She underwent rigorous training at several RAF airfields, spending six years learning the craft of meteorology. Her responsibilities included what she’s called “sky gazing” and compiling detailed weather reports for air traffic control. Her first posting was at an RAF base in Oxfordshire.
In 2007, she became a fully qualified weather forecaster. The following year marked her transition to television when she joined BBC South East Today as a weather presenter in June 2008. Based in Tunbridge Wells, this became her entry point into regional broadcasting.
She’s worked across multiple regional stations, initially covering for fellow presenter Dianne Oxberry during a leave of absence at BBC North West Tonight around 2010-2011. Between 2011 and 2013, she also appeared on BBC Breakfast, delivering regional weather segments. Her primary base has been BBC East Midlands Today since 2011, where she’s maintained a consistent presence.
The BBC’s “Delivering Quality First in England” restructuring consolidated weather presentation across regions, and Forster adapted seamlessly. She joined Midlands Today between 2018 and 2022, initially covering for Anna Church during her maternity leave. Now, as a freelance presenter rather than a BBC staff employee, she provides weekday breakfast and lunchtime forecasts as well as weekend forecasts from the East Midlands hub. She works alongside colleagues, including Anna Church, Sara Blizzard, Charlie Slater, and Alexandra Hamilton.
Her IMDb records confirm continued activity through 2025, with 24 episodes documented on BBC East Midlands Today.
Personal Life
Forster maintains a notably private personal life, particularly regarding her family, but we know she’s the mother of twin boys. However, she’s chosen not to disclose their names or share details about their lives publicly.
Her marital status remains something of a mystery. She’s been photographed wearing what appears to be a wedding ring, and rumours circulated in 2018 about an engagement. Despite this speculation, Forster hasn’t publicly confirmed or denied her relationship status. It’s clear she’s drawn a boundary between her professional life and personal relationships, which is entirely her prerogative.