Hannah Messier

Meteorologist

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.

Education

Iowa State University

Environment

Florida Wildlife Federation advocates for manatees to be upgraded to endangered species list

Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 at 5:12 PM CDT

By Hannah Messier

Scientists say the waterways where manatees live are polluted and food sources are dying off. The Florida Wildlife Federation says 833 West Indian Manatees have died from January through June this year. That’s why some advocates are asking that they be put back on the endangered species list.

Tracking the Tropics

Meteorological Mysteries: Hurricane forecasting

Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 6:20 PM CDT

By Hannah Messier

We’re several weeks into hurricane season, and it’s busy in the Atlantic already with three named storms.

Tracking the Tropics

Hurricane Season kicks off early with Ana forming in the Atlantic

Updated: May. 22, 2021 at 7:55 PM CDT

By Hannah Messier and WCTV Staff

June 1st, the official start to the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, is a week and a half away, and the National Hurricane Center named the first storm of the year Saturday morning.

Environment