Last Updated on May 18, 2026 by Author
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Brendan Johnson Biography
Brendan Johnson is an American working in the field of meteorology as a weekday morning meteorologist for TMJ4 News. He came to Milwaukee in September 2022, after spending 2 years at WMTV (NBC15) in Madison, Wisconsin.
Brendan Johnson Height
Johnson stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Brendan Johnson Age
Johnson is 31 years old. He was born on March 19, 1995, in the United States. Johnson annually celebrates his birthday on March 19th, as revealed by his Facebook post on March 19, 2025, captioned, “…The last 10 years have been amazing! Here’s to the next 10 being even better 🥳Thank you for all the birthday wishes – I’m feeling extra grateful & thankful today 🙏.”
Personal Life
Brendan Johnson Relatives and Family
Johnson is originally from the Chicago region, where he was raised with his brother, Dave. Dave was born on June 16, 1988, and is 37 years old. On June 16, 2024, he posted a photo of his family on his Facebook account and captioned, “NOPE; that’s not me. It’s my brother who spent nearly 7 YEARS as Earth’s most spoiled child. Today’s his 36th birthday — but let’s be real, the party didn’t get started until I showed up…”
Johnson’s father was born on May 8, 1959, and is 67 years old. On May 8, 2024, he posted a photo on his Facebook account and captioned, “Was a bit busy with weather yesterday, but my Dad & his twin sister celebrated their 65TH birthday! 🥳…” On May 12, 2024, he posted a collage of himself and his mother, captioning, “There’s almost 30 years between these two photos. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Mom☺️Happy Mother’s Day to all! ❤️.” Regardless, he keeps more information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Brendan Johnson Spouse and Children
Johnson manages to keep his marital and relationship status private; thus, it’s unknown if he is in any relationship. He spends his free time with his dog, Finn. He also loves to explore, particularly discovering the best coffee around town, visiting local state/national parks, and spending time with his family & friends.
Brendan Johnson Education
Johnson received his high school diploma before enrolling at Valparaiso University in 2013. In 2017, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Digital Media. During his time in collefe, he was involved with the campus TV station, the National Weather Association (NWA) Local Chapter, and the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Local Chapter.
As part of his work with Convective Field Study, Johnson travled over 3,000 miles to pursue storms across the Plains. He also interned at WTVO in Rockford, CNN Worldwide in Atlanta, and WGN-TV in Chicago, where he had the chance to work with legendary Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling.
Professional Life
Brendan Johnson Career
Johnson works as a weekday morning meteorologist for TMJ4 News. His forecasts air every weekday morning from 5 to 7 a.m. and throughout the week on TMJ4 News Today. On his 4th day on the job, he delivered wall-to-wall coverage for a tornado warning in Milwaukee County. That storm produced the first tornado in the Milwaukee city limits in 20+ years. Since then, he has forecasted everything, including snow squalls and pneumonia fronts.
Johnson received a nomination for a Regional Emmy Award for broadcasting the February 2024 tornadoes in southern Wisconsin. He and his fellow Storm Team 4 meteorologists stayed with viewers through the night as destructive floods tore parts of the Milwaukee metro region on August 9th-10th, 2025.
Before working in Milwaukee, Johnson spent two years at WMTV in Madison, Wisconsin, and three years at KHBS/KHOG-TV (40/29 News) in Fort Smith-Fayetteville, Arkansas. While in Madison, he was on the air during the EF-3 Boscobel tornado that ravaged SW Wisconsin in August 2021. The winds surpassed 160 mph at one point, and the twister carved a 10+ mile path of devastation south south of town. The team coverage helped people get the warning and shelter in time.
During his time in Fort Smith-Fayetteville, Johnson forecast the heavy downpours in western Arkansas. He also delivered live reports in Fort Smith as the city faced multiple bridge closures because of a raging river. Moreover, he filed reports as two huge barges drifted down the river towards the Webbers Falls Lock & Dam.
Brendan Johnson Net Worth
Johnson has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a meteorologist.
Brendan Johnson Salary
Johnson receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which he earns working as a weekday morning meteorologist for TMJ4 News.
Brendan Johnson Social Media
Johnson has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter) and Instagram. He has a following of over 27K on Facebook, a following of over 2K on Instagram, and a following of over 1.7K on X.
