Robert Johnson is a meteorologist for NBC10’s First Alert Weather Team. You can watch his live weather forecasts weekday evenings on NBC10.
A Northeast Philadelphia native, Johnson joined NBC10 in January 2025. He returns to Philadelphia from WTVD-TV, in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he served as weekend evening meteorologist for five years. Prior to joining WTVD, he interned in the news and weather department at WPVI-TV in Philadelphia. Prior to that, he also interned in the weather department for WTXF-TV, also in Philadelphia.
Robert attended elementary school at Valley Christian School in Huntingdon Valley and completed junior high and high school at Calvary Christian Academy in Somerton. A proud Nittany Lion, he graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science with a concentration in weather forecasting and communication. He also holds a minor in Energy Business & Finance. In January 2023, he earned the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation from the American Meteorological Society.
“I’m thrilled to join the NBC10 First Alert weather team and return to work and forecast the weather in my hometown,” said Johnson. “When it comes to weather, the Philadelphia region has it all: four seasons and various microclimates, such as city, suburbs, Jersey Shore/Delaware beaches, Lehigh Valley and the Poconos. It can make for a challenging forecast but keeps you on your toes.”
Longtime and former NBC10 meteorologist, Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz, served as Robert’s first mentor in meteorology. Schwartz managed a program called H.O.P.E.S. (Hurricane’s Outreach Program to Educate Scientists), which aimed to teach teenagers about atmospheric science and broadcasting. Johnson joined the program in Fall 2010 and continued attending through Spring 2013, meeting once a month at NBC10 to learn about the industry from Schwartz.
In his free time, Johnson enjoys spending time down the Jersey shore, watching Eagles games, exploring restaurants, visiting coffee shops, and traveling.
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The Latest
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A little cooler and comfortable Thursday for the Philadelphia region
Bright and beautiful conditions are on tap as humidity stays low for the next several days in the Philadelphia region.
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Storms give way to a warm, low-humidity Sunday
Sunday will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 80s inland, but low 80s down the shore thanks to a sea breeze.
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Brighter and warmer Wednesday for the Philadelphia region
Cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures Tuesday night will make way for a mix of sunshine and clouds on Wednesday.
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Cloudy, staying below average Tuesday
Tuesday will be cloudy and cool for July standards with temperatures about 10° below average.
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Hot & Humid Sunday
Sunday will still be hot and humid, just less oppressive, with scattered PM storms.
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Damaging winds, flooding possible as severe storms threaten July 4
Dangerous heat will again be present in the entire region on this Fourth of July. Get live updates.
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Dangerous heat, strong storms expected in the Philly region on Friday
More dangerous heat and storms are expected across the region, likely impacting celebration events planned for July 4th.
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First Alert: Hottest day of the season as heat lingers across Philly region
Dangerous heat topping over 100 degrees will hit the Philadelphia region during a busy week leading up to America’s 250th anniversary.
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Damp start to Saturday
Muggy conditions will linger overnight as an isolated storm is possible with Saturday bringing more chances for rain.
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Partly cloudy and warmer Thursday
After a bright and beautiful Wednesday, we’ve got more comfortable conditions for Thursday in the Philadelphia region.
