Matt Chambers

Early risers who tuned into @KMOV at 5AM today must've been very confused. This morning, for the first time in my 25-year career in broadcasting, I anchored the news. We had an emergency - no one else was available. So I handled both news & weather until reinforcements arrived.

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Effingham, Clay, Jasper. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... A new Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of our area until May 18 5:00PM. A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather. Check the latest radar here: bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Greene, Pike, Calhoun. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lincoln, Calhoun, Jersey, Greene, Pike. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Tornado Warning issued for Pike, Ralls, Adams, Pike. Seek shelter in this area! Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Marion, Ralls, Adams, Pike, Pike, Audrain. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Richland, Clay, Jasper. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Clay. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Tornado Warning issued for Marion. Seek shelter in this area! Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Clay, Effingham. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Marion, Fayette. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Tornado Warning issued for Clinton. Seek shelter in this area! Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... A new Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of our area until May 16 10:00PM. A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather. Check the latest radar here: bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... A new Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of our area until May 16 10:00PM. A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather. Check the latest radar here: bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... A new Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of our area until May 16 10:00PM. A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather. Check the latest radar here: bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Marion. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Clinton. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

From First Alert 4... New Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for St. Clair. Track the storms on radar at bit.ly/3v79dLm #FirstAlert4

Mother’s Day treat at @McAlistersDeli in Fairview Heights. It goes without saying - mom felt inclined to share with the whole crew. #HappyMothersDay #CarrotCake

Yay! Can’t wait to finally meet you, Mary! All are welcome for a special live On the Road edition of @GreatDayStLouis. Breakfast is on us starting at 7:30 AM at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, IL (252 N. Main Street). The show starts at 9AM. Can’t wait! #FirstAlert4