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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

Grand Rapids, Michigan: the city with the worst quality in the nation this morning. AQI of 217, firmly in the “very unhealthy” quality

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Blake Harms

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3 years

Remarkable moment plays out on CBS as John Rahm finds out he’s tested positive for COVID-19 while leading the tournament by six strokes

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2 years

NEW: Lee County Sheriff tells @GMA the death toll there is in the hundreds. Horrendous news likely going to continue coming out of Florida as the sun rises.

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Blake Harms

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3 years

A fan just caused a MASSIVE crash at the very beginning of the Tour De France 😬

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Blake Harms

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2 years

I’m coming home, West Michigan. It is a dream come true to share that I will be the weekend evening meteorologist at WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids. My love for West Michigan runs deep, and my appreciation for the meteorologists at Storm Team 8 is extraordinary.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

3 years

My parents have a tree in their front yard that sheds all its leaves in one day. My sister will send me a picture every time it happens. Today was that day. 🤣

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

On a serious note, I want to thank each and every person who has followed along with my swarm of updates & predictions over the past week. I am incredibly blessed & humbled to have tremendous support and look forward to making West Michigan predictions for years to come.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

Well that was an absolute blast. Cannot thank everyone at @WOODTV enough for providing me with the opportunity. Giving the forecast for West Michigan was a true full-circle moment for me, and I couldn’t have done it without all of you supporting me! Merry Christmas!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

I am beyond excited to have the opportunity! Thank you to @ellenbacca , @terrideboer , @matthewkirkwood , and @bsteffen for allowing me to come on board for the summer @WOODTV ... I’m looking forward to learning from some of the best!

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@ellenbacca

5 years

Hey Hudsonville! Look who was just approved to be our newest intern at Storm Team 8! The one and only @hvillewxman

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

BREAKING: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to declare a STATE OF EMERGENCY for the State of Michigan as extreme cold approaches the region

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

I am BEYOND excited to be partnering with @WOODTV to provide school closings predictions to West Michigan this winter! You can read more here:

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

7 years

Hey @wxmanhville - why don't you add these 71 other predictions to your "was harms correct" collection

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

3 years

I am so blessed to share that I will be the morning meteorologist at WLNS-TV in Lansing, Michigan upon graduating in May! I interned there as a freshman, and to see it come full circle is incredibly gratifying.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

After the blizzard this weekend, Grand Rapids is now the second snowiest city with more than 100,000 people! We won't be adding onto our total much for at least the next week, with warmer temperatures and rain on the way.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

3 years

Here is footage of what appears to be a tornado in Eaton Rapids at 5:30pm. Huge thanks to Jeremy Confer for sending this my way.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

When I get random bursts of followers like this on Instagram, I know teachers are talking about snow days 😂

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

🤷🏼‍♂️

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

7 years

My first weather update with VUTV for Valparaiso

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

My sister sent me this brief video from Chicago Drive between Hudsonville and Zeeland. Goodness gracious.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

Unfortunately, this tweet brought out some ✨interesting✨ theories. No, this is not fog mistaken as wildfire smoke. No, to my knowledge, the Canadians are not purposefully sending down harmful chemicals. No, I don’t have an agenda relating to wildfire smoke.

Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

Grand Rapids, Michigan: the city with the worst quality in the nation this morning. AQI of 217, firmly in the “very unhealthy” quality

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

NORTHERN LIGHTS IN WEST MICHIGAN: Brenda Nemeth captured this shot from Lake Isabella near Mt. Pleasant tonight. Goodness😍

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

Lansing, Michigan currently has by far the worst traffic in the United States because of the ongoing #OperationGridlock protest at the state’s capital

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

Due to a Winter Storm Warning and significant snowfall, I am predicting a CLOSING for Hudsonville, Jenison, Grandville, & essentially every school in West Michigan

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

3 years

Kyle Busch has now reached a “hitting the pace car” level of anger #NASCAR

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

It's officially "stick the new guy out in the snow" season

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

7 years

Because of SLICK roads and continued snowfall overnight which will make back roads even worse, I am predicting a CLOSING for HPS JPS and GPS

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

Sorry to be a little extra with the graphic, but I have some festive news to share. I have been asked to be the on-air meteorologist for WOOD-TV's Christmas Day broadcasts as a fill-in. I feel so blessed to have incredible support from everyone at the station.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

3 years

Michigan restaurants have been closed for in-person dining for 156 of the past 321 days. They re-open today. You can probably imagine how much they’d appreciate your support.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

By the way… roads are absolute ice. None of this is wet. It’s all frozen. Dangerous travel across West Michigan.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

Absolutely LEGENDARY interview from Michigan's first @raisingcanes location, opening today in East Lansing

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

9 months

Took a trip to Grand Haven State Park, and it did not disappoint. Four inches of snow and still dumping ❄️

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

🚨 Blizzard Warning has been issued for areas along and west of US-131 for 10-20" of snowfall and potentially impossible travel through late Saturday

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

7 years

The greatest moment in Hudsonville basketball history. #GoEagles

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

I’m not sure I have ever seen people so upset that West Michigan narrowly avoided a devastating winter storm... I cannot commend the folks at the National Weather Service and television enough for providing what was absolutely the best forecast possible!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

8 years

Because of the large amount of snowfall and bad road conditions, I am predicting a CLOSING for Hudsonville, Jenison, & Grandville. #wmiwx

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

My heart is hurting for the city of Grand Rapids tonight

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

This is Grand Rapids, Holland, and Kalamazoo’s first Blizzard Warning since the Groundhog’s Day Blizzard of 2011 #wmiwx

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 months

🚨 NORTHERN LIGHTS IN WEST MICHIGAN! The aurora is being seen across West Michigan, including in Cedar Springs (pictures courtesy my aunt & uncle)

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

As a Michigan fan... impossible to root against this man, what he stands for, and the team he leads. C'mon, MSU

Michigan State Men's Basketball

@MSU_Basketball

1 year

STILL DANCING 🙌🙌🙌🙌

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Blake Harms

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5 years

JUST IN: I OFFICIALLY HAVE FALLEN BEHIND

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

Currently in Muskegon...

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

LANSING-AREA SCHOOL CLOSINGS: Dansville, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Okemos, and Waverly schools in Ingham county are all closed Tuesday as the search continues for the MSU shooting suspect

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

7 months

current situation:

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

There is a massive fire at a Walmart distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana just outside Indianapolis. The smoke is being picked up by radar. Goodness…

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

BREAKING: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered the closure of all schools in the State of Michigan beginning Monday, March 16 and continuing through April 6

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

It’s ICY in Valparaiso this evening - layer of ice covers the sidewalks & roads! @NWSChicago @LarryABC7

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

3 years

Well, I am now officially a meteorologist! We were blessed to have gotten an in-person graduation at Valparaiso University on Sunday. I cannot thank my family & friends for getting me through these past four years. Now it's onto the next chapter of my life in Lansing, Michigan!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

6 years

I am beyond excited to announce that the Harms family is now the proud owner of the Hudsonville Grille!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

Today marked my 175th school closing prediction since I began making maps in 2015 (I started predictions in 2013). I am so thankful for the following and support you all have blessed me with. Here's to many more!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 months

The northern lights, as seen from Georgetown Township. It’s my first time ever. How incredible.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

I have some personal news to share. Friday will be my final day at WLNS. The past eighteen months have been tremendous, and I am so thankful to everyone who helped play a part. I’ll share what’s next for me later this week. I’m so incredibly excited for what’s to come. (:

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 months

this should be illegal

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

Whoever made this map DEFINITELY free-handed it 🤦🏼

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

8 years

#GrowingUpInMichigan

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

First day at WOOD: 👍🏼 Forecast for my first on-air weekend: 👎🏼

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 months

The word is out: I genuinely couldn't be more excited to be apart of a new team on the seven, our 7pm newscast, that will see @brittflowerstv at the helm. She's local, has ample experience and is immensely talented. Here's to a new chapter! Thanks for following along.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

Well, here are West Michigan school closings for at least the next three weeks...

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

7 years

A statement on the status of school closing updates next winter. ❄️❄️❄️

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

fun fact on this grey day: Grand Rapids is the fourth-cloudiest city in the United States. ☁️

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

3 years

Today, I took the final exam of my meteorology undergraduate collegiate career. I have saved every paper I’ve received / note I’ve taken from the met program, and now have it compiled in a 4-volume collection…

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

7 years

An awesome picture I came across today - John F Kennedy holding a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, October 1960

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

8 years

I am incredibly humbled and honored to say that I have been accepted into Valparaiso University! I cannot thank you all enough.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

Did you know... the kids in “The Polar Express” are from Grand Rapids, Michigan! Furthermore, the Herpolshimer’s toy store was an actual place in downtown Grand Rapids... this is all because the author of the book was from Grand Rapids. Merry Christmas, everyone!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

8 years

Due to 6-10" or more of snow & 35-45 MPH winds, I am predicting a CLOSING for Hudsonville, Jenison, & Grandville tomorrow. #wmiwx

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

THIS is the Grand Rapids and West Michigan that I know

Lynsey Mukomel

@lynseymukomel

4 years

It’s truly emotional to see the amount of people who are downtown right now cleaning up after rioters damaged and vandalized buildings last night. The night began peaceful, and peace has returned this afternoon with community members coming together to help. @WOODTV

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

Due to a Winter Storm Warning, today's snowfall, forecasted significant lake effect, and dropping temperatures tomorrow, I am predicting a closing for most schools in West Michigan tomorrow

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

3 years

Welp, I tried 🤣

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

Just wrapped up eight live shots tonight as we cover the Christmas Week Blizzard here in West Michigan ❄️

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

Big news: Grand Rapids hit 80 degrees today. 🎉 This ties the daily record set in 1941.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

8 years

DO NOT WORRY.. I am wearing my good luck weather socks. Always right.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

9 years

I am predicting a CLOSING for Hudsonville Public Schools tomorrow. A map to go along with. #wmiwx

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

3 months

These fear-mongering news accounts have WAY too large a platform. Their claim that all residents in Spring Lake Township were asked to evacuate "due to a high potential for a large and massive explosion" is a straight-up lie. Disappointing to see this "reporting" go unchecked.

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🚨 #BREAKING : Officials Urgently Request Immediate Evacuation Within 1/2-Mile Radius Due to High Potential for large Explosion 📌 #SpringLake | #Michigan Currently At this time Emergency officials are urgently directing all residents in Spring Lake Township, Michigan, to

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Blake Harms

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2 years

Gotta give a shoutout to the legends @FreddieKraft and @SpotterBrett for allowing us to say hey at a bar in downtown St. Louis on Saturday. Hosts of the best podcast in NASCAR “Door Bumper Clear” @DirtyMoMedia , it meant a lot that they took the time!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

If you ever wondered what I do on my days off:

Sara Flynn

@SaraFlynnWX

1 year

A @wxblakeharms spotting on the Allendale camera! Hahaha

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

Check out this comparison of school closing totals in 2017-2018 (left) vs 2018-2019 (right)... absolutely unbelievable

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

There's no question the Blizzard of 1978 was a far more wide-reaching and impactful storm. However, Grand Rapids saw more snowfall from this blizzard than in '78!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

1 year

Your mind hasn't been deceiving you this winter... over 80% of our snow has fallen on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Less than 20% has fallen from Sunday through Wednesday.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

8 years

HUDSONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSED TOMORROW

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

6 years

Due to significant snowfall, I am predicting a CLOSING for Hudsonville, Jenison, and Grandville Public Schools tomorrow

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

8 years

The man I job shadowed three years ago has now officially blocked me.. it's tough in the weather community.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

The Valparaiso University Convective Field Study is on an UNBELIEVABLE supercell near Imporial, Nebraska @NWSNorthPlatte #newx

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

6 months

Snow globe in Grand Rapids. ❄️

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 months

When the Daytona 500 was postponed to Monday, I began browsing flights out of GR for fun. Before long, my friend Andrew and I made a 23-hour trip to Daytona Beach, Florida for the race. Truly a bucket list item and an exceptional race to watch. 🏁

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

Due to forecasted significant freezing rain overnight, I am predicting a CLOSING for Hudsonville, Jenison, Grandville, & Byron Center, among other schools. There is "bust" potential in this forecast so check closings in the morning!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

I like to hold myself accountable for the accuracy of my predictions. Here's the percentage of districts that have closed after I've put them in each school closing risk, compared to what I'd like them to be.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

6 years

Because of heavy snowfall overnight and gusty winds, I am predicting a CLOSING for Hudsonville, Jenison, & Grandville tomorrow, and I believe there will be many more that close as well. FULL RUNDOWN:

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Blake Harms

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2 years

I have a bit of exciting news to share! I will be filling in on WOOD-TV this weekend for the morning shows both Saturday and Sunday from 5:00-8:00am. I’m still at WLNS, so this is only for this weekend. Thankful to both stations for making this happen!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

3 years

🚨SCHOOL CLOSING PREDICTION ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 I could not be more excited to share that predictions are coming back again for BOTH @WLNS and @WOODTV this winter. We'll be covering more schools than ever for my ninth season of predictions. THANK YOU, as always, for your support!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

11 months

Berlin Raceway could not have looked any better than it did tonight on ESPN. Congratulations to the entire team for an incredible event. 👏🏼

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

Here are my predictions for West Michigan colleges & universities. This is my first time making this so it may not be terribly accurate. Colleges are much tougher than K-12 schools. Still, expect a very decent chance at closures

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

6 years

I don't close any schools, I just enjoy giving my best guess to anyone who will listen

jim mcgregor

@northernsky29

6 years

@wx8 Who is "he" and why does "he" think "he" has some authority to close schools?

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

2 years

The Blizzard of 2022 is finally coming to an end. What a long, cold, snowy few days! Thank you all for following along, as always. I’ll have more post-blizzard content over the next few days!

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

6 months

I make school closing predictions by evaluating the conditions and seeing how they'll progress into the morning and beyond. Based on current road conditions, I'd probably predict what I did again. Just misjudged how things would go. I am so appreciative of your support.

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY CLOSED TOMORROW

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

6 months

Really appreciative of the opportunity to speak to GR-area superintendents. I did my best to convey the forecast, including uncertainties regarding timing. I believe schools made the right call today by keeping buses off the road this PM and giving folks time to prepare today!

Leadriane Roby, Ph.D.

@DrLeadrianeRoby

6 months

Shout out to @wxblakeharms from @WOODTV . He took time on a busy day yesterday to talk with area superintendents about what today’s storm would bring and when — helping us make well-informed decisions for the safety of our community. Thank you for your leadership, Blake! #wmiwx

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

I’m sure GVSU students are feeling this graphic from @WOODTV tonight... I would anticipate an announcement is coming very soon regarding the #coronavirus

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

5 years

I better not hear ANY kids with a snow day tomorrow complain because I was asked about my prediction for the next day before 9 AM every morning

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Blake Harms

@wxblakeharms

4 years

How’s this for a sweet piece of history... I found the Grand Rapids Press from the Blizzard of 1978 in my grandparent’s basement. 43 years ago this February!