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 winter storm forecast: Arctic blast arriving overnight
The coldest air and highest ice risk from the winter storm will arrive early Sunday morning, ending Sunday afternoon.
Houston under winter storm watch, extreme cold watch this weekend: What it means
A winter storm watch and an extreme cold watch have been issued for several Houston area counties ahead of an arctic blast that will plunge temperatures in Southeast Texas over the weekend. Here's what you need to know.
Houston weather: Arctic air to plunge temperatures this weekend, FOX 26 Storm Alert issued
Impacts on Houston will be felt this weekend with cold rain and possible ice pellets, freezing rain or areas of wet snow.
Houston weather: Chilly start for MLK Day; rain returns in new week
It will be a chilly start to the MLK Unity Parade, but skies remain clear.
Houston weather: Freezing temps overnight
As high pressure settles in tonight, allowing winds to calm under clear skies, temperatures will drop quickly.
Houston weather: Fire warning, light freeze for the weekend
A Red Flag Warning is in effect Saturday from 9am to 8pm, followed by a possible light freeze Sunday morning.
Houston weather: Quick warm-up Friday before chilly weekend
The rollercoaster weather continues through the weekend.
Houston weather: More record-challenging high temperatures ahead
More record challenging temperatures are on the way to the Houston area this week before a cold front arrives.
Houston weather: Warmer temperatures on the way
The brief cool down over the weekend is over and much warmer temps are heading into southeast Texas.
Houston weather: Feeling like Spring for the new week
Temperatures climb steadily through the week as southerly winds return.