Dan Robertson Death, Texans mourn death of longtime TV meteorologist Dan Robertson

Dan Robertson Death, Texans mourn death of longtime TV meteorologist Dan Robertson

The Texas broadcasting community and countless viewers are grieving the sudden loss of Dan Robertson, a veteran meteorologist whose trusted face and voice guided families through severe weather for over three decades. Robertson, a longtime fixture at Spectrum News, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday night, April 1st.

The sad news was shared by his heartbroken colleague and friend of 25 years, John Salazar. “Our Texas news industry has lost a great one,” Salazar wrote in a poignant Facebook post, recalling Robertson as both a deeply knowledgeable professional and a cherished friend.

A native Texan, Robertson’s career began in Austin radio before he moved into television forecasting in East Texas. His expertise was nationally recognized, earning him the National Weather Association Seal of Approval and multiple National Weather Service Special Service Awards in the early 1990s. He later returned to Austin, where he had lived for over 30 years, becoming a familiar and reassuring presence for Spectrum News audiences.

Beyond the radar and forecasts, Robertson is remembered for his vibrant personality. Salazar highlighted their profound conversations about family and news, and revealed Robertson’s lesser-known talent as a “helluva singer/songwriter.” He was a dedicated professional who used his deep understanding of Texas’s volatile weather to genuinely serve his community.

Dan Robertson leaves behind his wife, Diane, and their three sons. As colleagues and viewers alike mourn his passing, they remember a man who was far more than a meteorologist—he was a Texas institution whose absence will be profoundly felt on the air and in the hearts of all who knew him.