Ryann Jones is a familiar face at NBC 5. She returned to the station in July 2024 after previously working at NBC 5 as an intern and is now a member of the NBC 5 Weather Experts team as a meteorologist associate.
Born in Florida but raised in Justin, Texas, for most of her life, Ryann has long called the DFW Metroplex home. She attended Northwest High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Before returning to DFW, Ryann was a weekend evening meteorologist at KYTX-TV in Tyler. She then swapped Texas skies for Florida beaches, taking on the role of weekend morning meteorologist at WTLV/WJXX-TV in Jacksonville.
During her time in Florida, she earned accolades from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists for her on-air work. She handled everything from community outreach to intense, severe weather coverage. However, she finds the diversity of North Texas weather particularly compelling.
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Ryann is passionate about inspiring kids to explore STEM careers and follow their passions early on. Her love for meteorology sparked in the 5th grade, thanks to her fascination with clouds. She now strives to share that same excitement and curiosity with the next generation, encouraging them to dream big and explore their interests.
Outside of work, Ryann is a former college volleyball player who still loves to play and enjoys pickleball. She’s also an avid reader who loves diving into a good book and spending time with her family and dog.
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How will the super El Niño impact the winter forecast?
A strong El Niño can impact North Texas this winter, but it does not automatically mean a repeat of the 2021 ice storm. NBC 5 Meteorologist Ryann Jones explains.
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Why is North Texas under a heat advisory if we are past the hottest part of the summer?
North Texas currently has a Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning in place. So, why are we seeing the warming triple-digit temperatures of the summer if our average highs should be nearing the mid-90s? NBC 5’s Raynn Jones explains the heat dome and what’s happening.
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3 dead after head-on crash involving wrong-way driver on Airport Freeway in FW
The wrong-way driver was killed, according to police.
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Weather experts help couples protect their wedding day
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NBC 5 Forecast: Triple digits return this week
A stretch of hot days with sunshine ahead. Triple digits are returning. Watch the forecast video to see how long the hot stretch and sunshine will last.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Hot end to the week with slight relief this weekend
Watch the forecast video to see how long the heat lasts and when slight relief arrives this weekend.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Heat Advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
Heat builds across North Texas through the end of the week with relief in sight
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NBC 5 Forecast: Lingering rain chances west, drying out and heating up this weekend
Highs this weekend will be in the mid-90s. NBC 5 Meteorologist Ryann Jones says next week will be hot, with highs on most days ranging from 100 to 102 and a heat index of 103 to 107.
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Starting the week with spotty storm chances, heat and humidity
Isolated storms early this week before hotter days ahead
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Weather Quiz: What must the heat index be for a Heat Advisory to be issued?
NBC 5 Meteorologist Ryann Jones asks, “What must the heat index be for a Heat Advisory to be issued?”
