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: A cold front arrives Monday
A cold front arriving Monday afternoon will bring slighter cooler temperatures by Tuesday as highs return to the 70s.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Slight cool down with continued sunshine!
It’s been a beautiful stretch of spring weather the past few days. And it’s not over with yet! More sunny, warm, and storm-free weather is expected to continue.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Continued sunshine and warm temps with a front on the way
A weak cold front will move across the area on Thursday shifting the wind to the north, but it won’t be much cooler. Winds will calm down heading into the latter half of the week and highs will drop a tad for Friday.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Turning warmer and more breezy
Our nice weather is going to continue. Wednesday will be warmer and more breezy with highs in the lower-80s. Along with the warmer weather, comes a stronger south wind Wednesday, gusting to 25 mph. This will create elevated grass-fire conditions to the west of DFW.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Splendid spring weather
Our warm-up continues for Tuesday afternoon as highs reach into the mid-70s. Even warmer for Wednesday with highs into the lower-80s. Along with the warmer weather, comes a stronger south wind Wednesday. This will created elevated grass-fire conditions to the west of DFW.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Freeze, Frost advisories in effect this morning, warmer temps by afternoon
An April chill is in place Monday morning with temps in the 30s out the door. Some patchy frost is possible. NBC 5’s Grant Johnston has the forecast.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Showers and storms in the forecast into Saturday
North Texas will be in a rather active weather pattern for rain and thunderstorms over the next few days. There will be periods of strong to severe thunderstorms along with times of heavy rainfall. There will also be some times of dry weather.
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NBC 5 Forecast: A wet and stormy weather pattern
North Texas will be in a rather active weather pattern for rain and thunderstorms over the next few days. There is a chance for a brief line of storms this morning. Some of these storms could be severe, producing damaging winds and large hail.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Thanks to a cold front, a quiet start to the week
A brief cool-down arrives Monday with a good deal of sunshine. Expect highs into the upper-60s to lower-70s. A breezy southerly wind will increase Tuesday’s highs into the lower to mid-80s.
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NBC 5 Forecast: More heavy rain to come, possible severe weather and flooding
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