John Dawson
John Dawson is the Weekend Meteorologist for FOX 26 News. He is a native of the FOX 26 viewing area; after graduating from Friendswood High School, he received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Radio/TV/Film from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. He is also a graduate of the Broadcast Meteorology program at Mississippi State University. The Houston Press Club honored John with the 2011 Lone Star Award in Online Collaborative News Reporting for the FOXRAD Hurricane Briefing.
John produces this multimedia hurricane preparedness resource throughout hurricane season. Himself the father of two boys, JD searches the Houston area and beyond for outdoor activities that are family- and budget-friendly. Prior to joining the FOX 26 Weather Team in 2001, JD worked behind-the-scenes for FOX 26 News and as a producer for Family 45 television. He also returned to his alma mater, Friendswood High School, as the Video Technology Director from 1998 until 2002. JD has been honored by the Associated Press, nominated for an Emmy and been named "Weatherman of the Year" for his work at Cable 7 in Huntsville. JD, his wife and their sons are active in their church and enjoy being outside together whenever possible.
The latest from John Dawson
Houston weather: Red hot temps continue; Blue Moon Sunday
Temperatures combined with humidity will have it feeling closer to 100 outside. Also, make sure to look up in the sky on Sunday for a rare Blue Moon.
Houston weather forecast: Storms return Wednesday
Storm coverage ramps back up Wednesday into Thursday as another disturbance moves into the region.
Houston weather: Heavy rainfall likely on Wednesday morning; FOX 26 Storm Alert issued
Scattered thunderstorms develop late Tuesday evening and continue into early Wednesday morning across Southeast Texas. Some storms could turn strong with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours during the overnight hours.
Houston weather: Daily storm threat to begin on Tuesday, FOX 26 Storm Alert for Tuesday night
Texas is entering several days of stormy weather and the first line of storms is expected late Tuesday and overnight into early Wednesday.
Houston weather: Humid again Monday; storm chances through the week
A more active pattern develops on Tuesday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms become more likely through the end of the week.
Houston weather: Rising humidity before next week's rain chances
Gulf moisture continues building through the weekend, then a more active weather pattern develops early next week.
Houston weather: Overnight Storm Alert, dry week ahead
Overnight thunderstorms could bring severe weather across southeast Texas early Monday morning.
Houston weather: Rain chances before, after Mother's Day
Mother Nature's making sure the moms of southeast Texas have a lovely Mother's Day. We're watching rain chances for before and after mom's special day.
Houston weather: Warmer Tuesday on the way
A warmer weather pattern is on the way for your Tuesday across the Houston-area.
Houston weather: Warmer temps already returning
You'll feel the humidity increasing Monday afternoon and temperatures will slowly be rising into the 80s for most of the FOX26 area.