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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Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Spring 2023 began on March 20th at 4:24 p.m. and it will continue until June 21st at 9:57 a.m. when summer officially begins.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 7:20 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll be warmer this afternoon compared to yesterday with highs reaching the upper 30s and low 40s thanks to a mostly sunny sky.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 11:59 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Whitney Hemmer shares a delicious recipe that’s easy to prep in this Fareway Cooking Segment.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:03 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
While highs today will rise into the mid 20s, wind chills this afternoon will only reach the single digits above zero.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Here are a few Fabulous Female Meteorologists who paved the way for future women interested in studying meteorology.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 7:46 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
It will be gray and cloudy with flurries throughout today and dropping temperatures as a cold front moves through the area.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 7:25 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Show showers will begin in our western counties early this afternoon and encompass the area by the mid to late afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 2:51 PM CST
|By Hannah Messier
3 to7 inches of snow is possible with this system north and along I-80 while 1-3 inches of snow is possible south of I-80.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:54 PM CST
|By Hannah Messier
As we transition from winter to spring the Indian Creek Nature Center is heading outside ready to tap trees for sap to make maple syrup.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 6:49 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll continue to have cloud cover throughout the majority of today with a slight chance for rain showers and an isolated snow shower far north in the afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 7:33 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Clouds currently to our west will move into the area today ushering in a partly cloudy sky with more clouds than sun expected.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 7:30 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
This system will bring widespread showers and storms to the area with heavy rain expected at times.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 7:26 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
The few clouds we have this morning will move east, leaving behind plenty of sunshine in the afternoon.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Monday will also be quiet with a partly cloudy sky and temperatures in the 40s.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 7:04 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
This afternoon we’ll have a mix of sun and clouds with highs reaching the low to mid 40s.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 6:39 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Today’s sunrise will be beautiful with a mostly sunny sky. It’s also significantly warmer this morning with temperatures in the teens and 20s across Eastern Iowa.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 6:39 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Our sunny sky will last through the afternoon with very warm high temperatures in the 40s and 50s.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 6:34 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
This afternoon will be even warmer than yesterday in the mid to upper 40s.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 9:55 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Some of central Iowa’s biggest Chiefs fans are getting ready for a packed Super Bowl Sunday, KCCI’s Chad Thomson reported.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 6:36 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll see sunshine for the entire day along with high temperatures reaching the low to mid 40s.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 4:46 PM CST
|By Hannah Messier
When snow and ice fall onto Iowa’s roadways, the Iowa DOT is hard at work.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 7:53 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
This afternoon we’ll have a mix of sun and clouds with mild high temperatures in the 30s.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 8:06 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Temperatures will reach the upper 30s and 40s later today.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 7:52 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
While we’ll continue to see some sunshine this afternoon with a partly cloudy sky, temperatures will still be very cold with highs today in the teens and single digits.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:24 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Heavy snow fell across Eastern Iowa Saturday morning and more snow is expected Saturday afternoon and overnight.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 8:38 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Snow will continue to fall throughout the day with heavy snow possible at times.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:26 PM CST
|By Hannah Messier
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for part of Eastern Iowa including Cedar County from tonight until Wednesday evening.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 5:37 PM CST
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll start the workweek with another cold and gray day across Eastern Iowa with highs in the upper 20s and low 30s on Monday.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 5:20 PM CST
|By Hannah Messier
A trace to 2 inches of snowfall is expected tonight through Sunday morning.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 7:55 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
We’re waking up to temperatures in the 20s and 30s and this afternoon will be even warmer with highs reaching the low to mid 40s.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 8:34 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
This afternoon will be mild for the middle of January with highs reaching the upper 30s.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 9:24 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
The clouds and fog should clear out of the area by the afternoon, allowing for sunshine to break through in between the clouds.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 6:36 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll have a quiet Saturday with a partly cloudy sky and seasonal highs in the upper 20s and low 30s.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 7:20 PM CST
|By Hannah Messier
The holidays are in full swing and as you’re busy celebrating the season, local recycling centers are working to manage Iowa’s carbon footprint.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 7:52 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Clouds will build across the area this morning, ushering in a mostly cloudy sky this afternoon with highs well above normal in the upper 30s and low 40s.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 7:47 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Snow showers are popping up on the radar to our south and west and we’ll see a mix of rain and snow late this morning and into the afternoon across Eastern Iowa.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 6:52 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
We’re waking up to another frigid morning across Eastern Iowa with temperatures in the single digits below zero and wind chills mostly in the teens and single digits below zero.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 7:17 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
The snow showers will gradually come to an end this morning and clouds will slowly decrease through the afternoon ushering in a partly cloudy sky.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 4:16 PM CST
|By Hannah Messier
The message in most winter storms, is stay off the road. But that’s when plow drivers like Tyler Starks head out.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 10:41 PM CST
|By Hannah Messier
When snow is in the forecast, Linn-Mar Superintendent Shannon Bisgard knows the questions he’ll get.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 7:47 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Highs will climb into the upper teens and low 20s today with wind chills only reaching the single digits.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 7:40 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll continue to see cloud cover throughout the day, which will also bring a chance for isolated snow showers and flurries.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 6:35 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll continue to see cloud cover throughout the day with pockets of sunshine.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 7:52 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Fog, drizzle, and clouds are outside the window this morning with temperatures in the 30s across the region.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 7:51 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
However, this afternoon will be warmer than yesterday with highs climbing into the low to mid 40s and wind chills reaching the low 30s.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:51 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
The smell of pine trees, ready to decorate with lights and ornaments, is an iconic tradition to celebrate the season.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 7:39 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Temperatures today will only reach the mid to upper 20s with a few low 30s in the south.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 7:23 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
The scattered showers will move out of the region by noon, leaving behind a mostly cloudy sky with temperatures in the low to mid 40s.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 8:47 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
Clouds are expected to build today with temperatures rising into the low to mid 50s.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 7:30 AM CST
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll enjoy a mostly sunny sky today with highs warmer than the last few days, but still below normal, in the mid to upper 30s.
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