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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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NBC 5 Forecast: Nice fall weather followed by a chance of storms
After a chilly start, temperatures will rebound nicely this afternoon with high temperatures around 70 across North Texas.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Weak cold front in the short-term, stronger cold front next week
A weak cold front that produced no rain and breezy conditions will bring slightly cooler weather for the rest of this week.
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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.
