Matt Gunn

Kirksville

Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist at KTVO-TV (Kirksville, MO)

Chief Meteorologist for @KTVOTV

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Uncertainty looms over severe weather chances for Thursday and Friday

1 week ago | ktvo.com | Matt Gunn

TOPICS:Severe weatherUncertaintyStormsThursdayFridayHailWindsTornadoThe severe weather threat for Thursday and Friday continues to be conditional. Before the chance for storms, Wednesday will have some phenomenal weather with light winds, plenty of sunshine and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Some showers and non-severe storms are possible late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The following round of potential storm activity comes with a lot of uncertainty.
Conditional threat for severe weather enters area on Thursday and Friday

1 week ago | ktvo.com | Matt Gunn

TOPICS:Severe weatherStormsThursdayWindsShowersRiskHailWeekendEnjoy Tuesday and Wednesday's weather because that gets a little tricky starting on Thursday. On Tuesday the area will enjoy plenty of sunshine, but it will be a little brisk with northwest winds gusting up to 30 miles per hour. Wednesday will be the best day of the workweek with highs approaching 70 and light winds. Our first chance for showers and storms arrives on Thursday morning, but these will not include our severe weather risk.
Storm chances return as we approach the Easter holiday weekend

1 week ago | ktvo.com | Matt Gunn

TOPICS:StormEasterHolidayWeekendShowersWindsSevereWeatherAfter some fantastic weather this past Saturday and Sunday, it may get a little active as we approach the Easter holiday. Monday and Tuesday the region will deal with breezy winds and seasonal temperatures, but outside of a few showers on Monday, stay dry. Things will primarily be dry on Wednesday, but Wednesday night into Thursday we may see some showers and storms return.
Frosty mornings historically become unusual for most of April in Tri-States

2 weeks ago | ktvo.com | Matt Gunn

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. and OTTUMWA, Iowa — Tuesday morning was a bit frosty around the Tri-States. The conditions that we experience will become untypical for the rest of April. Historically in Kirksville, the last day to see overnight lows of 32 is April 17. When it comes to seeing overnight lows of 28, that date is April 7. In Ottumwa, the average last date to see an overnight low of 32 is April 16. For a night with a low of 28, that is April 7.
Kirksville lawn maintenance reminders as mowing season starts

2 weeks ago | ktvo.com | Matt Gunn

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Spring is here and that means over the next several weeks you will hear the sound of lawnmowers. One northeast Missouri community has some rules they would like property owners to remember. In Kirksville, grass, weeds and/or other obnoxious growths may not grow to a height of over eight inches above the ground. Grass must stay in the yards and not on the streets or in storm drains.
Kirksville appliance pick up near end of April, must call and make an appointment

2 weeks ago | ktvo.com | Matt Gunn

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — As Kirksville residents get ready for its spring brush pick-up event next week, there is another week with a pick-up event later in April. April 21 through April 25, residents may schedule a time to have some of their used appliances picked up. Residents are asked to call Victory Metals and Recycling at 660-665-8000 to make an appointment. Outside of this designated week, Kirksville residents may place one large household item along their RTS trash tote.
How to interpret the five storm risk categories ahead of severe weather events

3 weeks ago | ktvo.com | Matt Gunn

There are five categories that are used and they include marginal, slight, enhanced, moderate and high. There are five severe thunderstorm risk categories: marginal, slight, enhanced, moderate and high. When you hear us refer to a marginal risk, that means isolated severe storms are possible. A step up from that is a slight risk, which means scattered a little more widespread storms are possible. Next, when an enhanced risk is issued that means more persistent severe weather is possible.
Concern for damaging winds and large hail returns Tuesday night into Wednesday

3 weeks ago | ktvo.com | Matt Gunn

NORTHEAST MISSOURI & SOUTHEAST IOWA — After a cool and dry end to March, we'll have to see if April showers will bring May flowers. Our first opportunity for showers and storms in April arrives Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Those storms may be strong to severe. The Tri-State area is under a level 2, slight risk for Tuesday. The risk begins to shift east on Wednesday morning, but portions of the area are under a level 3, enhanced risk on Wednesday.
Two years since a large twister devastated one southeast Iowa community

3 weeks ago | ktvo.com | Matt Gunn

HEDRICK, Iowa — Monday marks two years since a southeast Iowa community was hit by a strong tornado. The set-up for severe weather was there as the area saw warm temperatures, humid conditions and strong winds. Before the storms arrived that afternoon, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a rare High risk for most of the area. Before the storms arrived on the afternoon of March 31, 2023, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a rare High risk for most of the area.
Hectic weekend weather: storms may bring hail and damaging winds

3 weeks ago | ktvo.com | Matt Gunn

NORTHEAST MISSOURI & SOUTHEAST IOWA — Enjoy the sunny, warm and windy Friday cause the weather may get hectic over the weekend. Before storms potentially impact the region this weekend, strong winds gusting up to 40 miles per hour are possible on Friday. Those winds will begin to calm down Friday evening and stay pretty manageable over the weekend. Saturday will start dry with temperatures warm to the low to mid 70s, however, we are looking at some cloud cover throughout most of the day.

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Articles

Uncertainty looms over severe weather chances for Thursday and Friday

Conditional threat for severe weather enters area on Thursday and Friday

Storm chances return as we approach the Easter holiday weekend

Frosty mornings historically become unusual for most of April in Tri-States

Kirksville lawn maintenance reminders as mowing season starts

Kirksville appliance pick up near end of April, must call and make an appointment

How to interpret the five storm risk categories ahead of severe weather events

Concern for damaging winds and large hail returns Tuesday night into Wednesday

Two years since a large twister devastated one southeast Iowa community

Hectic weekend weather: storms may bring hail and damaging winds

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