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: Pleasant and dry
This quiet and dry weather pattern is going to continue into next week. Low temperatures tonight will not be as low as Thursday morning, but much of North Texas will still have early morning Friday temperatures in the 40s and 50s.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Finally, fall weather!
A strong fall cold front blew through North Texas late Tuesday and has brought a true taste of fall to our area. Temperatures Wednesday were a good 25 to 30 degrees cooler than Tuesday.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Finally, fall weather!
A strong fall cold front has arrived! Temperatures this morning are starting off quite chilly with widespread 40s and 50s. A brisk northeast breeze is making feel even cooler. Cool conditions will stick around all day under sunny skies. For a change, temperatures will be well below normal with afternoon highs holding in the mid to upper 60s (normal high...
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NBC 5 Forecast: The coolest air of the season is on the way
After a cold front moved through North Texas early Monday, much cooler weather greeted North Texans to begin the new week. Monday night will be cool and dry with lows in the 50s to lower 60s.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Two cold fronts this week with up and down temperatures
The first of two cold fronts this week has arrived. The result will be less hot weather today. Instead of the mid 90s from the weekend, highs today will be in the low to mid 80s. It will be mostly sunny with a breezy northeast wind.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Near-record heat this weekend, then cooler
An unusually strong ridge of high pressure in the jet stream pattern is resulting in very warm temperatures for this time of year. In fact, the pattern will become even more amplified heading into the weekend. This means record highs will be within reach. Record highs for DFW for both Saturday and Sunday are 97. At least the humidity will...
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NBC 5 Forecast: Turning hotter through the weekend; then cooler next week
The jet stream pattern remains unfavorable for any true fall weather through Sunday. However, very dry air is resulting in low humidity, which give us a slight taste of fall. The problem though, is that this low humidity is also raising concern for grass-fires.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Turning hotter through the weekend; then cooler next week
The jet stream pattern remains unfavorable for any true fall weather through Sunday. However, very dry air is resulting in low humidity, which give us a slight taste of fall. The problem though, is that this low humidity is also raising concern for grass-fires.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Sunny and warm pattern, low humidity
This very warm and dry weather pattern will continue for the next several days. Even though a weak cold front will move through, the jet stream pattern remains unfavorable for any true fall weather.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Sunny and warm pattern, low humidity
This very warm and dry weather pattern will continue for the next several days. Even though a weak cold front will move through, the jet stream pattern remains unfavorable for any true fall weather. The front will reinforce the dry air and low humidity already in place. High temperatures will stay above normal next week with most locations climbing into...