
Blake Hansen
Meteorologist at WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
Meteorologist @wzzm13. CMU Alum. In front of a green screen somewhere. Sports junkie. Exploring West Michigan! T.C. ➡️ G.R.
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2 weeks ago |
wzzm13.com | Blake Hansen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The calendar has flipped to May, bringing longer days, warmer temperatures, and the unmistakable signs of spring in full swing. MAY CLIMATOLOGY Average temperatures take a significant leap during the month, with daytime highs climbing from 64° on May 1 to 75° by May 31. Overnight lows follow suit, warming from 43° to 54° by month's end. Precipitation averages 4.00” in May, which is the second most in a given month through the year, only trailing October.
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Feb 6, 2025 |
wzzm13.com | Blake Hansen
MICHIGAN, USA — Impactful weather reemerges quickly Thursday across West Michigan, with strong winds developing in the afternoon and continuing through the evening. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 2 p.m. Thursday through 1 a.m. Friday across several lakeshore counties, including Allegan, Ottawa, Muskegon, Oceana, and Mason. On the heels of the earlier wintry mix, winds will turn to the west by the end of the morning.
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Jan 8, 2025 |
jdsupra.com | Blake Hansen
The dramatic increase in the use cases for data storage, artificial intelligence and cloud computing have resulted in an atmospheric level rise in the demand for data centers., and the question of providing sufficient power to support those data centers has become paramount. Simultaneously, there has been an increasing emphasis on utilizing green energy as corporations and end-market consumers are seeking ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as their own carbon footprints.
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Dec 10, 2024 |
wzzm13.com | Blake Hansen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Lake-effect snow, blustery winds and the coldest air of the season so far – another round of winter weather is on West Michigan’s doorstep. Impacts will start to develop late Tuesday night, increase throughout Wednesday, then linger into Thursday – a 13 Weather Impact Alert will be in effect throughout this timeline. The National Weather Service has upgraded the previous Winter Storm Watch to a mix of Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories across West Michigan.
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Dec 6, 2024 |
wzzm13.com | Blake Hansen
MICHIGAN, USA — From widespread snow squalls and strong winds with thundersnow to persistent lake-effect snow, Old Man Winter made his presence felt across West Michigan from Wednesday evening through Thursday. RECAP The winter impacts began Wednesday evening with the arrival of a strong cold front, creating snow squalls, icy roads, and even thundersnow in some areas.
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Forecast focus remains late Thursday with the potential of strong to severe thunderstorms. Enough confidence that thunderstorms will arrive after sunset Thursday. Exact details - strength, orientation, and coverage - of these storms remain uncertain but all modes are possible. https://t.co/jmqZDORGnP

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