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: Sunny and warm pattern continues; Air Quality Alert for Monday
An Air Quality Alert (Ozone Action Day) is in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday. Please use caution for outdoor activities and try carpooling to reduce high levels of ozone.
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Larry Collins, Grant Johnston make memories on the Midway at the State Fair
NBC 5’s Larry Collins and Grant Johnston take part in a little friendly competition ahead of the opening of the State Fair of Texas.
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Weather and ways to save at the State Fair of Texas
NBC 5’s Grant Johnston tells us about the weather on opening day at the State Fair of Texas and also how to save money when you visit Fair Park.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Splendid fall weather
Our weather over the next several days will be rather pleasant and tranquil. Through the weekend expect a good deal of sunshine with comfortably low humidity. High temperatures Thursday and Friday will be in the low 80s, with weekend highs in the mid 80s.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Storms bring wind, heavy rain and lightning to North Texas
A cold front moved into North Texas and brought thunderstorms to North Texas early Wednesday morning.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Cold front brings a big weather change
A welcome weather change has arrived! A cold front brought some much needed rain to North Texas and cooler temperatures! Rain has tapered off this evening and will stay far south through tomorrow morning.
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LIVE RADAR: Thanks to a cold front, a below normal start to the week
A cold front will move across North Texas into Monday morning, bringing scattered shower and thunderstorm chances.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Quite hot now, but cooler next week
A late summer heatwave has a firm grip across North Texas. High temperatures will be well above normal through Saturday with highs in the upper 90s and an afternoon heat index around 100-105.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Late summer heatwave
A late summer heatwave is unfolding across North Texas. High temperatures will be well above normal for the next few days with highs in the mid to upper 90s and an afternoon heat index around 100.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Late summer heat wave
Above normal temperatures will stick around this week with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s through Friday. The normal high for DFW this time of year is in the upper 80s. An unusually strong upper level ridge of high pressure is responsible for this hot weather pattern.