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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
Orlando weather: Rain chances increase as we begin the week across Central Florida
The heat, humidity, and rain chances will make a return this week. Monday and Tuesday's highs will be around the mid-90s, with heat indices closer to the 100-106° range as humidity picks up gradually.
Orlando weather: Central Florida enjoys a rare cool spell, but rip currents remain a danger
The high risk of dangerous rip currents and rough surf from distant Hurricane Ernesto continues this weekend for our east coast beaches.
Orlando weather: Pleasant morning temps, mostly sunny skies forecast for this weekend
Northeast winds will help keep temperatures across Central Florida below normal, which is a very rare sight for this time of year!
Orlando weather: Breezy Friday in store with clearing skies, lower humidity levels
Central Florida will see clearing skies, breezy conditions, and lower humidity heading into Friday morning.
Hurricane Debby: Florida county-by-county impacts | Timeline, biggest weather threats
Tropical Storm Debby formed in the Gulf Saturday afternoon and is forecast to make landfall in Florida, according to the latest projections from the National Hurricane Center.
Substantial tropical wave off African coast poised for tropical development
A substantial tropical wave moving off the western coast of Africa could bring some development looking ahead into the first week or so of August.
TIMELINE: Afternoon showers return Tuesday afternoon with highs in mid-90s
Our Monday morning begins on a dry, warm and muggy note across Central Florida. Scattered afternoon showers and storms are also on the way, with the best chances taking place in areas along and west of Interstate 4.
Orlando weather: Thunderstorms to continue through the evening in Central Florida
A handful of thunderstorms will continue to pop up for the rest of the evening and start to fizzle out a little later on tonight at around 10 p.m. Main threats are heavy rain and lightning.
Orlando Weather: High humidity levels with showers and storms possible Saturday afternoon
Hot, humid and stormy weather is on the way for this weekend across Central Florida. Afternoon highs today will be hot, once again. Plan for temperatures to peak in the mid-90s for inland areas and closer to the low 90s near the coast.
TIMELINE: Sweltering temperatures, scattered afternoon rain will return for Friday
Friday will bring another warm day. Highs in Central Florida will be in the mid-90s, while along the coast, they will be closer to the low 90s.