
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: 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.
Houston weather: Warm, humid Tuesday ahead of storms on Wednesday
Most of Tuesday looks quiet, but the air will feel humid as Gulf moisture continues to stream in and isolated mid-to-late day showers are possible. A stronger system pushes in late Wednesday into Wednesday night, bringing a widespread round of showers and thunderstorms.
Houston weather: More rain chances ahead of midweek cold front
Unsettled weather lingers through early next week.
Houston weather updates: Strong storms pass through; rain chances continue Sunday
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has ended early for our southwestern counties









