Ryann Jones is a familiar face at NBC 5. She returned to the station in July 2024 after previously working at NBC 5 as an intern and is now a member of the NBC 5 Weather Experts team as a meteorologist associate.
Born in Florida but raised in Justin, Texas, for most of her life, Ryann has long called the DFW Metroplex home. She attended Northwest High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Before returning to DFW, Ryann was a weekend evening meteorologist at KYTX-TV in Tyler. She then swapped Texas skies for Florida beaches, taking on the role of weekend morning meteorologist at WTLV/WJXX-TV in Jacksonville.
During her time in Florida, she earned accolades from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists for her on-air work. She handled everything from community outreach to intense, severe weather coverage. However, she finds the diversity of North Texas weather particularly compelling.
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Ryann is passionate about inspiring kids to explore STEM careers and follow their passions early on. Her love for meteorology sparked in the 5th grade, thanks to her fascination with clouds. She now strives to share that same excitement and curiosity with the next generation, encouraging them to dream big and explore their interests.
Outside of work, Ryann is a former college volleyball player who still loves to play and enjoys pickleball. She’s also an avid reader who loves diving into a good book and spending time with her family and dog.
The Latest
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NBC 5 Forecast: Sunshine and warmer weather returns this week
Thanks to low level moisture from our recent rainfall, a light wind and a clear sky, some fog is possible this morning. Please use caution for travel.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Sunshine returns along with quiet and warmer weather
Our cloudy sky will give way to the sun by late Sunday afternoon. NBC 5 Meteorologist Ryann Jones says next week will be warmer with plenty of sunshine but an elevated fire danger develops by Tuesday.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Increased fire danger and strong winds left behind morning storms
A powerful storm system brought severe thunderstorms and damage Tuesday morning. All of the Tornado Watches remain east of DFW expiring by this afternoon. The main concern now shifts the high winds expected this afternoon and the elevated fire danger.
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Goodbye winter, hello spring? DFW could be done with freezing temperatures
How has winter unfolded so far, and what can we expect in March as we head into spring?
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NBC 5 Forecast: Foggy start to a warm week
Due to a mostly clear sky, moisture from Sunday morning’s rainfall and a light wind, areas of fog are possible across central and eastern North Texas for Monday morning. Please use caution for travel!
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NBC 5 Forecast: Showers Sunday morning, sunshine and 60s in the afternoon
Showers and few storms start off Sunday morning before the clouds clear out by the afternoon and temperatures climb into the lower 60s. Spring like weather returns to the forecast next week!
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Weather Quiz: Clouds
NBC 5 Meteorologist Ryann Jones asks which clouds are the highest in the sky.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Record cold, then a slow thaw over the next 24 hours
It will remain quite cold across North Texas through the night with increasing clouds and returning moisture. Continue to drip those faucets through the weekend as low temperatures won’t climb out of the 20s until the end of the weekend.
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NBC 5 FORECAST: Winter Weather Advisory later today, followed by extreme cold
An arctic cold front will push into North Texas on Tuesday bringing the coldest air of the season so far and a chance for winter precipitation. Light rain showers and drizzle will develop on today as the front approaches the region.
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NBC 5 Forecast: Extreme cold expected this week
A sunny end to the weekend will continue into Presidents’ Day. However, NBC 5 Meteorologist Ryann Jones says North Texas will be under an Extreme Cold Watch by midweek, with a chance of wintry precipitation.
