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.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Subtle weather changes for now, but a big change possible next week
A weak cold front will move across North Texas on Wednesday. The front will arrive with little fanfare and any impacts Wednesday will be minimal other than a breezy northwest wind. No rain is expected with the front. Temperatures will decrease a bit for Thursday and Friday with highs in the upper 60s to around 70.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Quiet weather pattern ahead
A dry and sunny stretch of weather will continue to dominate this week. A weak cold front arrives on Wednesday, bringing temps back into the upper-60s to lower-70s. Rain chances will stay east with most of DFW staying dry through the passage of this front.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Quiet weather pattern remains; Cool mornings and mild afternoons
A beautiful Monday is ahead with mostly sunny conditions and nice temperatures. Highs will climb into the mid-70s.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Another storm system has arrived; Better rain chances for Friday
Another storm system is spreading in cloudy skies with spotty rain chances into Friday morning. A few heavy thunderstorms may develop, but these will mainly be limited to areas to the west of DFW.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Another storm system moving in; Rain chances return to North Texas
Another storm system will increase cloud cover by Thursday morning. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms for Thursday afternoon with highs into the upper-60s to lower-70s. Our best chance of rain arrives on Friday evening with the passage of a cold front. The area is under a LEVEL 1 (Marginal Risk) for severe thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday. Keep an eye...
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NBC 5 FORECAST: A nice Wednesday ahead; Changes on the horizon
Wednesday will be a quiet and sunny day with highs into the lower-70s. The dry weather won’t last long though. Additional rain is moving into North Texas for Thursday and Friday. Heavy rain could return, but severe weather is not expected at this time.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Risk of severe storms today; A Tornado Watch is in effect
Today brings a concern for severe weather across North Texas. A powerful storm system will approach, bringing widespread thunderstorms. These storms could be severe with a threat for damaging winds, hail, and the possibility of tornadoes. Stay alert!
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NBC 5 Forecast: Stray shower possible Friday, better chance of rain this weekend
Welcome to November! A stray shower is possible Friday, but it’s a very low chance — it’ll be partly to mostly cloudy with a high of 76. The weekend looks wet and stormy at times, but NBC 5 Meteorologist Grant Johnston says it won’t be a complete washout.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Storms move through North Texas; Clearing out for trick-or-treating
Storms started to march into North Texas after midnight. Storms have remained sub-severe, bringing much-needed rain, vivid lightning and strong wind gusts.
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Halloween forecast cooler after cold front brings T-storms late Wednesday
Our warm, windy and muggy weather will be coming to an end. A cold front will move across North Texas late Wednesday night, bringing a good chance of thunderstorms followed by cooler and less humid weather.
