Jessica Dobson
Jessica Dobson joined the FOX 35 Storm Team as its newest meteorologist in January 2024.
She was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from Western Kentucky University, where she was selected to participate in the school's esteemed Field Methods in Weather Analysis and Forecasting Class.
In that class, she helped forecast severe convective weather and essentially chase storms across the country. Jessica and her classmates chased and documented more than 20 tornadoes and countless storms.
While at WKU, Jessica was hired to be the weekday evening meteorologist at Bowling Green, Kentucky. She then moved to Decatur, Illinois, where she worked as the morning meteorologist at WAND-TV where she saw wind chills of below 40 degrees, cold winters, and severe summer storms.
She then moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she tracked hurricanes, tropical storms, as well as the heat and humidity. She then moved back to Louisville, and is now back in Florida, where she's excited to help keep Central Floridians aware of Florida's unique weather patterns, severe weather, tropical storms, hurricanes, and everything in between.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys reading and spending time with her two cats – Stormy and Oscar. She is also looking forward to Florida's warm summer temperatures, mild winters, and exploring all of the fun that Florida has to offer.
The latest from Jessica Dobson
NHC: 2 disturbances flagged in the Atlantic, Gulf for possible tropical development
The National Hurricane Center has designated two areas of interest in the Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean for potential tropical development. So far, both areas have been given low odds of development.
Orlando weather: Hotter, drier weather gives way to stormier weekend
Fewer storms Wednesday as hot temperatures build into the region through the end of the work week.
Orlando weather: Hotter, drier weather midweek before storms return this weekend
Another round of storms is expected across Central Florida, with the rain arriving this afternoon.
Orlando weather: Scattered storms expected again on Tuesday afternoon
Additional afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday, mainly between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Orlando weather: Hot and humid as storm chances build for Fourth of July weekend
Some lingering showers and thunderstorms are expected across Central Florida this evening.
Orlando weather: Rain chances increase for Fourth of July weekend
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday, with afternoon highs in the low 90s, forecasters said.
Live radar: Track strong storms in Orlando, Central Florida
A weak cold front and a push of drier air are expected to limit showers and thunderstorms across much of Central Florida on Wednesday.
Live radar: Typical July weather expected across Central Florida, with daily storms
A Heat Advisory has been issued for most of Central Florida ahead of what will be an afternoon of sweltering temperatures plus scattered downpours and storms.
Orlando weather: Central Florida faces dangerous heat as storm chances return midweek
Central Florida residents can expect another stretch of intense heat through midweek, with forecasters warning that heat index values could climb as high as 110 degrees in some areas Wednesday afternoon.