Hannah Messier
Meteorologist
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Hannah came from a military family and spent most of her childhood traveling the world. She grew up in Vermont, Texas, Alaska, Japan and South Dakota. Living in different climates sparked her interest in weather.
She studied Meteorology and Journalism at Iowa State University, where she produced the student-run television show Cy’s Eyes on the Skies. During the summer, she interned at KSFY in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
After graduation, Hannah forecasted for blizzards and severe weather as the Weekend Meteorologist at KDLT in Sioux Falls, SD. Hannah worked in Tallahassee from 2019 to 2021. She's excited to trade Atlantic hurricanes for Midwest blizzards.
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In Iowa, temperatures across the state tend to be a bit warmer during El Nino years compared to La Nina years and neutral years.
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Isolated showers can’t be ruled out mid to late this afternoon. However, most of Eastern Iowa looks dry today with highs reaching the 70s.
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The best chance for strong to severe storms will be in our far western counties, however, one or two strong storms can’t be ruled out farther east.
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Isolated to scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder will be possible throughout the day, however most of the area will stay dry with more clouds than sun.
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An isolated shower or two will be possible throughout the day, however most of the area will stay dry with more clouds than sun.
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Walking along the river in Napoleon Park on the south side of Iowa City you’ll notice a few yellow leaves on the trees and some brown ones strewn on the ground.
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We’ll have a mostly sunny sky this afternoon with highs reaching the upper 60s and low 70s.
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Showers are expected to begin moving into the area by 7 p.m. and slowly become widespread after sunset.
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This afternoon will be mostly sunny and warm with highs reaching the upper 70s and low 80s.
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Heat indexes will mainly reach the mid to upper 90s on Tuesday, however a few places could have heat indexes rise into the hundreds.
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The storm made landfall around 6:45 a.m. central time at Keaton Beach. At the time of landfall, Idalia was a category 3 hurricane.
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Due to very warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico and low wind shear, Idalia is still forecasted to intensify and become a category 3 storm in the Northern Gulf of Mexico before making landfall along the Nature Coast.
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Tropical Storm Idalia is still forecasted to strengthen into a major hurricane before making landfall in Florida on Wednesday.
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The photos in the video above are from the Linn County Sheriff’s department. In the photos, you can see the car fairly far into the corn.
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We’ll start the workweek with lots of sunshine across Eastern Iowa and high temperatures in the low to mid 80s.
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The forecast for Sunday morning looks perfect for those heading to church with temperatures in the low to mid 70s by noon.
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Meteorologist Hannah Messier conducted heat experiments on Wednesday afternoon, showing that darker colored clothing can be hotter than lighter colored clothing.
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Highs this afternoon will be in the mid to upper 90s with heat indexes in the 100s.
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Highs this afternoon will be in the mid to upper 90s with heat indexes in the 100s.
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Authorities say a pickup was driving west on Highway 92 when it crossed the center line and hit another truck head on.
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We’re starting Saturday with temperatures in the 60s, but highs this afternoon will climb into the low to mid 90s with heat indexes in the mid to upper 90s.
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We’ll have a hazy sky through this afternoon and those who are particularly sensitive to air quality should stay inside.
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The showers, along with a few rumbles of thunder, will move into our western counties after midnight and slowly move east, reaching I-380 around sunrise and the Mississippi River a few hours later.
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The Mar-Mac Police Department says they found a car in the Mississippi River.
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Even though we could see a few showers early on Monday morning, most if not all of the rain should clear out of the area by mid to late morning, leaving behind a mix of sun and clouds on Monday afternoon.
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Heavy rainfall is expected with the system with over an inch possible over most of Eastern Iowa.
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The best chance for rain will be in our far southern counties with isolated showers possible as far north as Highway 20.
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Monday morning we’ll wake up to a partly cloudy sky, which will continue throughout the entire day.
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We’ll have a partly cloudy sky Sunday afternoon with fairly seasonal highs in the low to mid 80s.
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A Heat Advisory is in effect from this afternoon and through 9 p.m. Thursday evening in our Central and South Zones with heat indexes in the triple digits possible.
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A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. today through 9 p.m. Thursday evening along and south of Highway 30 with heat indexes up to 105 possible.
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The strong to severe storms are possible east of I-380 with damaging wind, large hail, and tornadoes possible
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Highs on Monday look close to seasonal in the low to mid 80s.
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The sunshine will stick around for the day with highs rising into the mid to upper 80s.
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Even though we’re starting our Saturday quietly, isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoon and into the evening.
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We’ll end the weekend beautifully on Sunday with temperatures in the 80s and sunshine.
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We’ll wake up to plenty of sunshine on Thursday morning and will continue to see sunshine throughout the day with comfortable highs in the mid to upper 70s.
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The holiday weekend continues Monday and July 4th with a mix of sunshine and clouds along with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.
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The best chance for rain on Sunday will be in the morning, however, a few afternoon showers and storms will be possible as well along with a partly cloudy sky.
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Tuesday morning we’ll wake up to lots of sunshine across Eastern Iowa, which will continue through the entire day with highs reaching the mid 80s.
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Isolated to scattered showers will be possible Monday afternoon, similar to what we saw on Sunday.
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Damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes will be possible with today’s storms.
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This afternoon will be hot with highs reaching the upper 80s and low 90s with lots of sunshine.
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It will also be much hotter tomorrow with highs rising into the upper 80s and low 90s with a mostly sunny sky.
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In between the showers, we’ll have a most cloudy sky and highs in the low to mid 80s.
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Scattered to isolated showers and storms will continue through the day on Sunday.
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The sky will still be hazy on Friday. However, the smoke won’t be as bad as it was on Thursday and air quality is expected to improve for the last day of the week.
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Thursday and Friday will be very similar to today with highs in the 80s and a mix of sun and clouds.
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However, in our northeastern counties there is a chance for isolated showers and storms this afternoon with lingering showers possible this evening and overnight.
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