KVUE Austin Meteorologist Grace Thornton Departs for New Role

Thornton announces move to another capital city after 3 years in Texas

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Grace Thornton, the weekend morning Daybreak meteorologist at KVUE Austin, has announced her departure from the station. Thornton shared the news on social media, expressing her gratitude for the past three years in Texas and teasing that she will be taking on a new role in another capital city.

Why it matters

Thornton's departure from KVUE Austin is notable as she has been a familiar face on the station's weekend morning weather broadcasts for the past three years. Her move to another market signals potential changes in the local TV weather landscape and the continued evolution of the media industry.

The details

Thornton joined KVUE in January 2023 after previously working as a weekend meteorologist and multimedia journalist at WMBB News 13 in Panama City, Florida, starting in March 2021. Prior to her TV weather career, she worked as an operational meteorologist at Maxar Technologies, forecasting weather patterns to inform global crop futures.

  • Thornton joined KVUE in January 2023.
  • Thornton announced her departure from KVUE on February 11, 2026.

The players

Grace Thornton

The weekend morning Daybreak meteorologist at KVUE Austin who is departing the station for a new role in another capital city.

KVUE

The ABC-affiliated television station serving the Austin, Texas metropolitan area.

WMBB News 13

The ABC-affiliated television station serving the Panama City, Florida metropolitan area where Thornton previously worked.

Maxar Technologies

A company where Thornton worked as an operational meteorologist, forecasting weather patterns to inform global crop futures.

Salisbury University

The university where Thornton earned a degree in geography with concentrations in geographic information systems and atmospheric science.

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What they’re saying

“This is such a bittersweet post for me as I have truly cherished these past 3 years in Texas. This place has been a gem to discover. Texas is hot, and its people are warm! Thank you all.”

— Grace Thornton (Twitter)

“I won't be off air for long - another capital city is calling…”

— Grace Thornton (Twitter)

What’s next

Thornton's next move to another capital city will be closely watched by local media observers as she transitions to a new market and role.

The takeaway

Thornton's departure from KVUE Austin after three years signals the ongoing changes in the local TV weather landscape, as meteorologists often seek new opportunities to advance their careers in different markets.