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: Freeze Warning for Monday
The National Weather Service has upgraded its Monday morning Freeze Watch to a Freeze Warning for most of the FOX 26 area.
Houston weather: Cooler temps Sunday, freezing temps Monday
With the cold front coming through, we could see our first freeze of the season on Monday morning.
Houston weather: Cold front to bring chilly start to week
Be ready for a breezy overnight Sunday into Monday morning with temperatures in the 40s to start your work week.
Houston weather forecast: Mostly sunny skies, highs in 70s on Sunday
Sunday looks very nice with mostly sunny skies and a mild, comfortable afternoon high temperature in the low 70s.
Houston weather: More rain for most of Monday
Brace yourself for a winter-like start to the week with dreary, chilly rain for most of Monday.
Houston weather: Heavy storms for Saturday night; cold, wet December start
A level 1 out of 5 risk of severe weather has been issued for Southeast Texas.
Houston weather: FOX 26 Storm Alert Monday night; chilly Thanksgiving
Most of the area is at a Level 1 risk of severe weather, and a Level 2 risk includes downtown Houston and areas to the north.
Houston weather: Cooler Sunday; more rain into next week
If you didn't get any rain Saturday morning, Monday will bring some stronger chances.
Houston weather: Showers possible late Thursday, storms to follow after
Thursday continues more unseasonably warm air with muggy Gulf breezes and spotty showers by midday. We watch a storm system approach late in the day with most of the rain holding off until the overnight hours Thursday night into Friday morning.
Houston weather: More warm temps Tuesday; rain on the way this week
The warm trend is expected to hold through the start of the week. More daily record highs are in jeopardy, especially on Tuesday and potentially Wednesday. We are within a few degrees of each daily record high for the next few days.