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: Heat advisory for Central Florida as heat index climbs to the 100s
A heat advisory is in place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for nearly all of Central Florida as dangerously hot temperatures are expected Thursday.
Orlando weather: Heat alert remains in effect as tropical moisture boosts storm chances
Triple-digit heat indices of 103 to 111 degrees are expected Thursday and Friday, prompting Storm Team Alert Days across Central Florida.
Orlando weather: Dangerous heat expected across Central Florida as storm chances continue
Hot and steamy temperatures continue this week across Central Florida. Afternoon highs will continue to soar into the mid 90s through the end of the work week. Daily afternoon downpours are likely just about each and every day this week as well.
Orlando weather: Heat builds across Central Florida as storm chances remain limited
Scattered showers and thunderstorms moving toward Florida's east coast are expected to diminish by late evening, giving way to a warm, humid and mostly cloudy night.
Orlando weather: Weekend storms could bring heavy rain, strong winds to Central Florida
Central Florida is expected to see widespread thunderstorms this weekend, with some storms producing heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, gusty winds and isolated severe weather.
Orlando weather: Rainy season returns as storms and tropical humidity build across Central Florida
A 30% chance of rain is expected for Tuesday, with chances moving inland and remaining fairly scattered from the afternoon through the early evening hours.
Orlando weather: Temps in the 90s for Central Florida before rain chances return midweek
After starting off in the upper 60s and low 70s this morning, temperatures across Central Florida will heat up into the 90s.
Orlando weather: Summer heat ramps up, storms increase next week
Orlando weather: Summer heat ramps up, storms increase next week
Orlando weather: Comfortable weekend gives way to rising heat, humidity and storm chances
Central Florida is getting a brief taste of lower humidity and comfortable temperatures before summer heat and daily thunderstorm chances return next week.
Orlando weather: Sunny weekend ahead before storms return
Breezy northeast winds continue with dry conditions and overnight lows falling into the 60s for most areas.