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Meteorologist '''Matt Chambers''' was born in St. Joseph, MO about 45 minutes in Kansas City, He landed his first broadcast meteorology gig at the age of 19 in Columbia, MO and joined the 4 Warn Storm Team in St. Louis in 2005, Since then Matt's family has doubled in size, He and his wife Stephanie also from St. Joseph welcome issac in 2007, and 20 months later, Adelaide was born in 2009.
Growing up in St. Joseph, He was so scared of Thunderstorms that he abandon a third grade sleep over to go back home after a strong storm developed over his friend's house. At that time, his fascination his interest of weather led to Matt to
Meteorologist '''Matt Chambers''' was born in St. Joseph, MO about 45 minutes in Kansas City, He landed his first broadcast meteorology gig at the age of 19 in Columbia, MO and joined the 4 Warn Storm Team in St. Louis in 2005, Since then Matt's family has doubled in size, He and his wife Stephanie also from St. Joseph welcome issac in 2007, and 20 months later, Adelaide was born in 2009.
Growing up in St. Joseph, He was so scared of Thunderstorms that he abandon a third grade sleep over to go back home after a strong storm developed over his friend's house. At that time, his fascination his interest of weather led to Matt to the University of Missouri in Columbia. He studied Meteorology there in 1995, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in soil & atmospheric science in 1999, along with the minor of mathematics, He remained a mizzou for another two years working on a master's degree.
Between classes, Matt cut his Broadcasting teeth as a weathercaster and meteorologist at KOMU-TV 8 in Columbia, MO, That led to his first time meteorology job, morning meteorologist at KRCG-TV in Jefferson City, MO, Matt left mid-missouri in 2005, Where he jumped at the chance to join the staff at KMOV-TV.
In addition to serving as Meteorologist for News 4's morning newscast "Awake," Matt joined "Great Day St. Louis" in 2009 co-host alongside with Carol Daniel, Virginia Kerr and fellow meteorologist Kent Ehrhardt every weekday mornings at 10:00 am to 11:00 am, That was an adventure for him, But he enjoys the show and is excited to work with the incredibly talented Great Day crew.
The American Meteorological Society has honored Matt with their "Television Seal Of Approval" Matt is a active of both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association, His on-air talents have been recognized by the Missouri Broadcasters Association with awards for "Best Weathercast" and "Best Children's Programming"
The Chambers Family resides the Metro east, althrough they make frequent trips back home to St. Joseph to visit family. You might run into them at the St. Louis Zoo, The Magic House in Kirkwood, the local movie theater, or any number of other fun destinations across the Bi-State area. They enjoy spending time at the Lake Of The Ozarks, Matt and Stephanie are also active in their local church parish.
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