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: Heavy rain expected in Central Florida with more rain arriving this weekend
A FOX 35 Storm Team Alert has been issued for Thursday as waves of scattered heavy rain and storms move through Central Florida.
Orlando weather: Thursday morning storms expected across Central Florida with localized flooding possible
Central Florida is expected to see daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend, bringing a risk of localized flooding.
Orlando weather: Dangerous heat, flooding risk return to Central Florida
On Wednesday, we now expect a brief lull in the afternoon rain and storm coverage as some drier air arrives up in the cloud level of the atmosphere.
Orlando weather: Heat advisory, afternoon storms ahead this week for Central Florida
Daily afternoon storms return to Central Florida this week, with some capable of producing damaging winds and hail.
Live updates: Severe thunderstorms in Orlando, Central Florida
The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking widespread showers and severe thunderstorms in Orlando and across Central Florida.
Central Florida Weather: Heavy rain bands expected as potential Tropical Storm Bertha looms
The chance of a low-pressure system turning into a a tropical depression this weekend is rising. Despite those chances, Central Florida will experience afternoon and evening storms throughout the weekend.
Orlando weather: More rain on tap for Central Florida; temperatures reach the 90s
Rising chances for widespread storms and downpours return Friday, and linger into early next week.
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.