Grant Johnston

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

Forecast 7 hours ago

NBC 5 Forecast: Keep your umbrellas handy; Another front will bring rain chances to North Texas

Another storm system (Pacific cold front) will bring a better chance of showers and thunderstorms across North Texas by Monday afternoon. The chance of rain continues on Tuesday and Wednesday followed by cooler weather.

Forecast 6 hours ago

NBC 5 Forecast: While not a washout, the chance of rain is high today

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Forecast Dec 12

NBC 5 Forecast: Increasing clouds for Thursday; Rain chances on the horizon

A warming trend will commence Thursday and Friday with highs reaching into the mid-60s. Clouds will be on the increase into Thursday evening with a breezy southerly wind.

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Forecast Nov 21

NBC 5 Forecast: Chilly mornings and plentiful sunshine

Morning temperatures will be even chillier for the next few days as the cold air settles into North Texas. Frost will be possible in surrounding areas of DFW on Thursday and Friday mornings. Low temperatures tonight will fall into the 30s and 40s. Expect highs to climb into the upper-60s to finish out the week.

Forecast Nov 20

NBC 5 Forecast: Cool mornings and pleasant afternoons

Our weather will be pleasant for the next few days with a few fluctuations in temperatures. No rain is expected through the weekend.

Forecast Nov 19

NBC 5 Forecast: Cool mornings and pleasant afternoons

After a cool Tuesday morning with lows into the 40s and 50s, expect a sunny and mild afternoon with highs into the upper-60s to lower-70s.

Forecast Nov 18

NBC 5 Forecast: Threat for strong storms early today, then clearing

A potent storm system is moving into North Texas. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this morning. Storms could turn severe during this time. While the greatest concern will be damaging winds, storms could produce a few quick spin-up tornadoes along the leading edge of the squall line. Heavy rain will accompany these storms and could lead to some flooding...