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: Aug. 14, 2022 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Clouds are expected to stay in the area throughout the day, with highs only reaching the upper 70s Monday afternoon
Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Tomorrow’s highs will be cooler than today’s, only reaching the upper 70s and low 80s thanks to more cloud cover, however, we’ll still see plenty of sunshine mixed in with the clouds.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 6:35 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Isolated to scattered showers and storms will also continue into the evening.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 7:15 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Temperatures this afternoon will rise into the mid-90s with heat indexes over 100.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 6:18 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Clouds will gradually clear across the region today after the cold front that helped develop last night’s storms move to the east.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 6:22 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
The heat and humidity will turn into storms late this afternoon and continue into the overnight hours. Potential hazards with the storms include damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 6:22 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Even though we’re starting Sunday with a gray sky, we’ll see some sunshine this afternoon with highs climbing into the low to mid-80s.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 6:23 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
This afternoon we’ll have a mostly cloudy sky with pockets of sunshine and temperatures in the low to mid 80s.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 5:48 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll see highs today rise into the mid-80s with lots of sunshine.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 5:35 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Sunshine will be the main story for our Tuesday, thanks to a high-pressure system that has settled over the midwest.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 6:13 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of eastern Iowa until 11 a.m.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 6:06 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of Eastern Iowa until 11 a.m.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2022 at 5:48 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
This afternoon will be pleasant with temperatures in the 80s and lots of sunshine.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2022 at 6:07 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll see plenty of sunshine this afternoon, with temperatures rising into the low 80s.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Strong to severe storms are possible across Eastern Iowa this evening and into the overnight hours. Storms are expected to reach our area by 5 p.m. and potentially continue past midnight.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 4:44 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
The firework forecast for this evening is looking spectacular, with a partly cloudy sky and temperatures in the 80s.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2022 at 6:19 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Today’s forecast is beautiful, with a mostly sunny sky and highs climbing into the upper 80s.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 6:21 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Isolated showers and storms are possible today, but most of the area will be dry with highs in the mid-80s.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 2:26 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Fashion is one of our favorite ways of self-expression, searching for the perfect new dress to wear at next week’s party, day at the lake, or even just tomorrow’s selfie. But as we purchase new clothes, our planet is paying the price.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 6:18 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Highs this afternoon will be comfortable, rising into the mid-70s with a partly cloudy sky.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 6:23 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Clouds will continue to clear out this afternoon ushering in sunshine with highs reaching the mid to upper 80s and low 90s. A few showers and storms are possible again late this afternoon and evening.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Tonight will be quiet with lows in the 60s and a clear sky, and we’ll wake up to lots of sunshine on Monday.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Sunday will be beautiful for Father’s Day and Juneteenth with plenty of sunshine.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Showers and storms could develop along a warm front Monday morning with a slight chance for severe storms to the northeast of I-380
Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 6:34 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll see scattered showers and storms throughout the day, with a few low-end severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon and overnight.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2022 at 6:27 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
This afternoon we’ll have a partly cloudy sky with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms. Highs today will rise into the upper 70s.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2022 at 6:38 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Showers will move off to the east throughout the morning, and only isolated chances are possible this afternoon with a partly to mostly cloudy sky. Temperatures will rise into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
A cold front will move into Iowa overnight, bringing a chance for showers and storms into the region around and after midnight. Some storms may be strong to severe in areas west of I-380.
Updated: May. 29, 2022 at 5:52 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
We’ll have a partly cloudy sky today. Today’s highs will climb into the mid to upper 80s.
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 6:32 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Saturday afternoon will be warm and windy. We’ll have a partly cloudy sky with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s.
Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 5:41 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
It will be a beautiful afternoon with sun and a few clouds across the region.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 6:41 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
A gloomy Saturday is in the forecast with clouds, chilly temperatures, and isolated to scattered showers across Eastern Iowa.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 6:38 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Isolated to scattered rain showers are expected this afternoon, with the heaviest and most widespread rain expected south of I-80.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 6:43 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Saturday afternoon will be very similar to Friday afternoon, with a mostly sunny sky and temperatures in the low to mid-80s.
Updated: May. 8, 2022 at 6:58 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
This afternoon we’ll have a mostly cloudy sky, scattered rain chances, and seasonal temperatures in the mid to upper 60s.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 6:53 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Lots of sunshine and only a few clouds will help today’s temperatures rise into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Updated: May. 1, 2022 at 7:00 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
After Saturday’s rain, Sunday will have clouds, wind, and cooler conditions for Eastern Iowa.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 10:35 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, lane restrictions will go in effect for the Highway 92 Bridge over the Mississippi River.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 6:53 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Showers and storms are expected on and off today due to a low-pressure system traversing the state. Some storms may be strong to severe east of I-380.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 6:38 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
There are a few lingering clouds this morning, but most will clear out, which will give way to a mostly sunny sky for Sunday. Temperatures will rise into the low 60s.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 6:53 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
showers and storms are possible late this afternoon and into the overnight hours. Storms in KCRG's western counties could be strong to severe
Updated: Apr. 17, 2022 at 6:23 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
There is a chance for rain/snow mix this afternoon and overnight tonight. However, little to no accumulation is expected. Highs will be chilly today in the 40s.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 6:53 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Sunshine will hang around the region on Saturday, and high temperatures will be very similar to yesterday in the mid-40s.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 6:41 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
This afternoon, we’ll continue to have a mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures rising into the low 60s thanks to strong winds coming from the southeast, 15 to 25 mph.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 6:27 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Thanks to the sun, it will be a beautiful afternoon with temperatures rising into the low to mid-50s.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 5:36 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Even though this morning is gray, the clouds will gradually clear, and we’ll have a dry afternoon with sunshine, which will allow temperatures to climb into the upper 40s and low 50s.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 6:44 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Clouds will build across the area this afternoon ahead of the next low-pressure system, ushering in a mostly cloudy sky along with scattered showers.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 7:04 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
Even though this morning is gray and snowy, the sun will return this afternoon, which will help temperatures climb into the upper 40s and low 50s this afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2022 at 5:51 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
It is a cold morning across Eastern Iowa, with temperatures in the teens and 20s and wind chills ranging from the 20s to the single digits. It won’t get much warmer this afternoon, with highs only climbing into the upper 30s with a few low 40s along and south of I-80.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2022 at 6:59 AM CDT
|By Hannah Messier
It is a cold and windy morning across Eastern Iowa, with lows in the 20s and a few low 30s after a cold front moved through the area.