Seasoned Meteorologist Jason Dunning to Join WISN 12 News on Weekday Mornings
Dunning brings more than a decade of severe weather experience to the weather watch 12 team
Jason Dunning. Photo courtesy of WISN 12
MILWAUKEE, WI (April 6, 2026) – WISN 12 is excited to announce that Jason Dunning will be the station’s new weekday morning meteorologist, starting April 27, 2026. Dunning joins WISN 12 News This Morning from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., as well as WISN 12 News at 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. During his career, Dunning has provided critical forecasts of wide-ranging severe weather, from serious flooding to damaging winds, deadly tornados, and catastrophic hurricanes.
“He has a proven track record of helping people plan, prepare, and stay safe during extremely dangerous weather,” says Shawn Oswald, president and general manager of WISN 12. “Jason’s the perfect meteorologist to forecast exactly how severe weather will affect our communities.
Prior to joining WISN 12, Dunning worked at Gulf Coast News NBC / WBBH-TV in Florida. He covered significant weather disasters that captured national headlines such as Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton. Before that, while at WCBI-TV in Mississippi, Dunning was a meteorologist during a historic, deadly tornado that impacted communities across the state.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to finally call southeastern Wisconsin home. This is such a remarkable place with some of the most dynamic weather in the country,” shares Dunning. “After 15 years on the front lines of major weather events in south Florida, I’m ready to hit the ground running with the talented team at WISN 12 to provide the expert coverage this community deserves.
Fulfilling his passion for broadcasting and meteorology, Dunning earned his bachelor’s degree in telecommunications from the University of Florida. Dunning then attended Mississippi State University and received his master’s degree in geosciences in 2009. Along with his proven experience and strong educational background, Dunning holds the seal of approval from the National Weather Association.
Dunning is the newest member of the Weather Watch 12 team, which includes Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden, and meteorologists Molly Bernard and Gino Recchia. On WISN 12 News This Morning, he will work alongside co-anchors Gerron Jordan and Mallory Anderson, breaking news desk anchor Zoie Henry, and News Chopper 12 reporter Matt Salemme. In addition, Dunning will appear on WISN 12 News at 11:00 a.m. with anchor Gerron Jordan.
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