Blake Harms

Grand Rapids

Meteorologist at WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

Faith comes first. Meteorologist & school closings guy for @WOODTV. Broadcast team @BerlinRaceway. Big racing fan. Valpo '21.

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Increasing clouds, isolated showers Tuesday

1 week ago | woodtv.com | Blake Harms

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Clouds will return to West Michigan Tuesday, with an outside chance of a shower. TODAY Mostly cloudy, isolated shower possibleLOW 50HIGH 72WIND E 10-15 mphTODAY More clouds will be in the mix today resulting in a mostly cloudy sky. An isolated late afternoon or evening shower is possible, but most communities will remain dry. Despite the cloud cover, it will be mild, with high temperatures reaching the lower 70s with a light easterly breeze.
Slightly warmer Sunday with some sunshine

1 week ago | woodtv.com | Blake Harms

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Pleasant weather will continue for another day in West Michigan, with some sun and slightly warmer temperatures. TODAY Pleasant with afternoon clouds inlandLOW 39HIGH 66WIND NW 5-10 mphTODAY Morning sunshine will give way to some pop-up afternoon clouds away from Lake Michigan. Temperatures will reach around 60 along the lakeshore and mid 60s inland. TONIGHT Clear skies are expected, with lows dipping into the lower 40s.
Cool but pleasant Saturday with some sunshine

2 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Sara Flynn |Blake Harms

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Cool start to holiday weekend Friday

2 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Blake Harms

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Amid some periods of sunshine, Friday will bring a seasonably cool start to the holiday weekend in West Michigan. TODAY Partly to mostly cloudy, few sprinkles inlandLOW 39HIGH 53WIND NW 10-20 mphTODAY Sunshine will greet us this morning but clouds will quickly fill in. A few sprinkles are possible well east of US-131. Otherwise, it will be cool with highs only reaching the lower 50s along with a breezy northwest wind.
Partly cloudy Sunday as cooler pattern settles in

2 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Blake Harms

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A quiet Sunday in West Michigan will usher in cooler temperatures for the upcoming week. TODAY Partly cloudyLOW 47HIGH 64WIND NW 10-15 mphTODAY Other than occasionally breezy northwest winds up to 20 mph, it will be a quiet day. A cloudy start gives way to some more afternoon sunshine along with highs in the mid 60s. TONIGHT Partly cloudy skies will continue with lows in the lower 40s.
Warm and humid with more pop-up showers Wednesday

3 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Blake Harms

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Sunny and pleasant Mother’s Day Sunday

3 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Blake Harms

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Sunshine and seasonably warm temperatures are expected for Mother’s Day in West Michigan. TODAY Sunshine will be abundant for the third straight day, with highs near 70 degrees and a light southeast breeze of 5-10 mph. TONIGHT Clear skies will continue, with lows in the mid 40s. MONDAY Temperatures will jump to near 80 degrees as sunshine continues.
Frosty morning to be followed by a pleasant afternoon

4 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Blake Harms

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A pleasant, sunny Friday in West Michigan is set to lead into a sunny and warmer weekend. TODAY SunnyLOW 35HIGH 65WIND NE 5-10 mphTODAY Morning frost will lead to sunny skies through the day with a few wispy high clouds. Temperatures will be seasonable, reaching the mid 60s, along with a light north to west wind of 5-10 mph. TONIGHT Clear skies will continue with lows in the lower 40s.
How to see wildlife at Ottawa County parks this spring

4 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Blake Harms

HUDSONVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) — As plants and wildlife blossom across West Michigan, Ottawa County parks are offering visitors advice on how to encounter them. The county has 42 parks, many centered on natural habitats as opposed to human recreation. Parks program supervisor Curtis Dykstra said that’s what makes Ottawa County’s parks unique. “We want to make our parks a biodiverse place for people to enjoy and for the sake of the wildlife and biodiversity of our area and our ecosystems,” he said.
Hocevar recounts Portage tornado, hit to family business

1 month ago | woodtv.com | Blake Harms

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Portage native and NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar has vivid memories from the events of May 7, 2024. Living in North Carolina as he competes in the Cup Series circuit, the 22-year-old first caught wind of the Portage tornado through word-of-mouth. “I got some tweets about it at some point, and I’m like ‘Man, I should call mom or call my dad,'” Hocevar said. His mom picked up the phone. “‘Everything’s all good,'” he recalled her saying. Three minutes later, the phone rang.

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I'm very grateful @dennyhamlin took some time to provide valuable insight heading into NASCAR's race weekend in Michigan. He says it's the most underrated track on the circuit. https://t.co/fWdz5hIAKt

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