D.C. veteran meteorologist Veronica Johnson joined WJLA-TV/ ABC7 this June, leaving NBC's WRC-TV where she has worked since 2000.

Johnson works on Good Morning Washington's weather team weekday mornings.

Prior to moving to Washington, Johnson worked at both WMAR-TV and WBFF-TV in Baltimore, at WABC-TV in New York, and at The Weather Channel.

She holds a degree in Atmospheric Science form the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and the American Meteorological Society's (AMS) prestigious seal.

She is an ardent supporter of several area youth development programs, including "Environmentors" and "The Sister Program."

As an avid fitness fan, Johnson enjoys running, rock climbing and skydiving.

She and her husband and three kids live in Howard County, MD.