Meteorologist Grant Johnston joined NBC 5 in April 2010 and can be seen on NBC 5 Today weekdays from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Johnston has held several on-air meteorological positions. For seven years, he forecasted at NBC affiliate KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
“Grant has years of experience forecasting and storm chasing in the heart of Tornado Alley," NBC 5’s David Finfrock said. "He’s bringing great depth of experience to our local team. I’m glad he’s here.”
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Growing up in the Midwest, Grant developed a fascination with thunderstorms, tornadoes, and blizzards at an early age. For a birthday present in high school, his parents took him to meet the local TV meteorologist in Kansas City, Bryan Busby. Six years later, he did an internship with Busby and credited him with his start in the business.
After graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in Atmospheric Science, Grant began his career in meteorology at KMIZ-TV in Columbia, Missouri.
He also forecasted for KYTV in Springfield, Missouri. While in college, Grant was recognized for his undergraduate research on hurricanes and El Nino.
Grant left Oklahoma City in 2009 to enroll in the Dallas Theological Seminary and plans to continue working toward a master’s degree there.
When Grant is not on air or doing homework, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, flying, and composing music.
The Latest
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NBC 5 Forecast: Decreasing wind and quite cool
The pesky and gusty winds will be decreasing tonight. That trend will continue Thursday. It’ll be a cool day, but sunny with light winds will make it a pleasant day.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning in effect through Wednesday
A WIND ADVISORY is in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday. This area does include Dallas and Fort Worth. Expect south winds gusting 30 to 40 mph, with elevated danger concerns.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Fire danger threat continues; Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning for today
Warmer and windy weather will continue on Tuesday. Afternoon temperatures will be in the lower to mid-80s. South winds will gust 30 to 40 mph, with elevated danger concerns returning.
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NBC 5 Forecast: A Friday warm up followed by Saturday showers
Friday will be a warmer day with clouds giving way to sunshine. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s to the lower 80s.
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NBC 5 Forecast: A quick warm up, followed by some rain
The wind will continue to diminish tonight under a clear sky. It’ll be chilly with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Patchy frost is possible early Thursday morning.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Sunny, breezy and slightly cooler afternoon
A Wind Advisory is in effect for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Please secure your outdoor equipment and use caution for travel!
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NBC 5 Forecast: Strong storm system approaching, risk of severe weather Tuesday morning
A powerful storm system will bring a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms into Tuesday morning.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Warming up again; rain chances down the road
A quiet weather pattern is expected across North Texas through Saturday. Plenty of sunshine with above normal temperatures will be the rule. Highs on Friday and Saturday will be in the mid-70s.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Slightly cooler Thursday thanks to a weak cold front
A weak cold front arrives this evening, allowing for spotty shower chances. Expect a slightly cooler Thursday with highs into the mid to upper 60s. We’re back into the 70s by the end of the week into the start of the weekend.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Another mild day with a cold front on the horizon
Get ready for a partly to mostly cloudy start to Wednesday with patchy fog possible. Highs will reach into the upper-70s to lower-80s.
