Brian James is the weekend evening meteorologist and senior weather producer at KXAS-TV NBC 5.
Brian may not be a native of Texas, but no place else could make him feel more at home. He grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan where his fascination with weather began with blizzards and lake effect snow. But it was an interest in powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes that led him south after high school.
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He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1997 with a bachelor of science in meteorology. While in college, he was a storm chaser for KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City and that paved the way for his first job in television. Right after graduation, he became the weather producer and storm chase coordinator for KOCO-TV.
From there, Brian moved in front of the camera when he took a job in Cadillac, Michigan at WGKI-TV. His next opportunity took him to WEYI-TV in Flint, Michigan where he spent three years as the morning meteorologist.
Brian made his way down to Texas and joined KVII-TV in Amarillo from 2003 to 2007. He returned to KVII for a second go 'round from 2008 to 2015.
In addition to his on-air duties on NBC5, Brian has also become radar specialist for NBCUniversal. He spends time at other NBC & Telemundo stations to train them and help them use their radars to the best of their ability.
Brian is married and has two daughters. Besides storm chasing, his interests include staying fit at the gym and fishing.
The Latest
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NBC 5 Forecast: Pleasant, but Persistent Wind Through the Week
Today’s highs will be a mix of low to mid-70s. A few clouds will be around this morning then mostly sunny for the afternoon.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Persistent Wind Through the Week
Persistent wind will be a main theme for the week ahead with some rain chances in the forecast.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Storm Chances This Weekend
Good Friday will be warmer and windy with some clouds around this morning, but sunshine returns for the afternoon.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Storm Chances This Weekend
Friday will be warmer and breezy with a mix of clouds and sunshine.
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Strong Winds Pushing Eastland Complex Wildfire Smoke Across Texas
NBC 5 Meteorologist Brian James explains how strong wind gusts are pushing wildfire smoke across Texas and when North Texans can expect our skies to become hazy.
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NBC 5 Forecast: a Windy & Chilly Friday
We will continue with strong winds through mid-afternoon today with temperatures topping out in the mix of 60s.
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Scattered Storms This Afternoon; Some May Become Severe
Later this afternoon, we will see some scattered storms develop. A few storms may become severe with large hail and damaging winds being the greatest threats.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Scattered Storms Expected Monday
Scattered storms may develop Monday afternoon, NBC 5 meteorologist Brian James says some may become severe.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Quiet Thursday, Storm Chances Friday
The storm system that gave us the rain this morning has already exited the area. We will be left with a quiet night tonight and continued mild weather for Thursday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s for most locations.
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Weather Quiz: Sun's Energy
NBC 5 Meteorologist Brian James asks: What percentage of the sun’s energy gets absorbed by the earth’s surface?
