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: Warm, humid pattern moving into the area
A warm and humid weather pattern is moving in across the Houston area.
Houston weather: Tuesday foggy then breeze; rain on the way later this week
Tuesday morning starts with patchy fog across Southeast Texas and then warms quickly. After, we will see a steady breeze and a mix of sun and clouds.
Houston weather: Warm Sunday with light winds, rain chances later in the week
It'll be a pleasant Sunday with temperature highs in the 80s accompanied by light winds. We'll most likely see some storm chances later this week.
Houston weather: Another warm day ahead for Wednesday
Another pleasant but warm day will be on tap for your Wednesday.
Houston weather: Unseasonably warm weather to continue on Tuesday
The warm weather will remain in the Houston-area for your Tuesday.
Houston weather: Near-record warmth this week
Expect continued sunshine and unseasonable warmth, with only a slight hint of a pattern change returning later next week.
Houston weather: Saturday matches record high temperature for the city
Record high temperature was tied for the city of Houston on Saturday.
Houston weather: Strong evening storms bringing cooler temps
A strong cold front moves through Sunday evening with a quick line of strong storms that could bring gusty winds.
Houston weather: Slightly severe storm chances Sunday night
The main weather threats with with Sunday night's cold front will be the potential for damaging wind gusts and brief heavy rain.
Houston weather: Cold front brings chance of strong storms Wednesday
A strong cold front will pass through Southeast Texas on Wednesday afternoon, bringing a chance for strong or severe thunderstorms. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are possible, but damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall are the greatest concerns.