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: Very warm and muggy; perhaps a storm
We have reached the point in the year where the forecast does not change much from day to day. North Texas will experience seasonal heat and humidity the next several days.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Breezy, hot and humid
We have reached the point in the year where the forecast does not change much from day to day. North Texas will experience seasonal heat and humidity the next several days.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Breezy and warm; spotty storms possible tonight
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NBC 5 Forecast: Increasing heat and humidity
The chance of rain is diminishing. Only a slight chance for a couple of isolated showers or storms are in the forecast to the east of DFW today.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Building heat and humidity; storm chances return for weekend
Friday will be hot and humid with plenty of sunshine and highs in the low 90s. Heat index values will approach 100 degrees. Saturday will be just as hot, if not a little hotter as the heat index climbs to 102-104. Make sure not to overdo it this weekend and try to stay cool!
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NBC 5 Forecast: Typical June weather: warm and humid with occasional storms
Look for a typical June weather pattern across North Texas the next several days. While Thursday and Friday will be mainly dry, thunderstorm chances will increase this weekend into next week. No day looks like a complete washout, but be aware to the chance of storms if you have outdoor plans.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Lingering rain for some with clouds and cooler weather
The overnight storms that lead to flooding in parts of the DFW metroplex have cleared out. However, there will be lingering rain chances to the east, and even a few spotty showers possible in DFW this early Wednesday morning.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Storm chances going back up, especially by tonight
An approaching storm system will bring thunderstorms back to North Texas today and especially tonight. In the meantime, party sunny, very warm and humid conditions can be expected with a moderate south wind. Expect a high near 90 today with a “feels like” temperature in the mid 90s.
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NBC5 Forecast: Building heat and humidity before more storm chances
Storms that moved through Sunday evening dropped large hail on many North Texas communities. Those storms are gone and the chance of rain today is quite low. There’s a very slight chance for a stray shower (mainly to the south and east of DFW). Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny, very warm, and humid with a high in the low...
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NBC 5 Forecast: Rain clears out leaving a beautiful Friday afternoon
Overnight rain is clearing out this Friday morning and it’s going to be a beautiful afternoon with sunshine and a high of 80. However, Meteorologist Grant Johnston says storms could return over the weekend.
