Henry Blakes

Meteorologist

Bismarck

Henry Blakes

When Hurricane Andrew pushed through southeast Louisiana in August 1992, I just had to learn more about how the atmosphere operates.

I first graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a degree in Physics and a minor in Mass Communications. Upon graduation, I decided to pursue my true career goal as a Broadcast Meteorologist and graduated from Jackson State University, in Jackson, Mississippi with a degree in Meteorology. While attending college, I volunteered as the weather forecaster at JSU TV-23, where I gave live, weather forecasts daily. In addition, I have interned at WLBT-TV, WDBD-TV, and WAFB-TV.

In addition to weather forecasting, I enjoy bowling, working out, and going to the movies.

If you have any weather-related stories, feel free to contact me anytime at hblakes@kfyrtv.com.

Minot

'A Spice Above' at ND State Fair

‘A Spice Above’ at ND State Fair

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT

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By Henry Blakes

"All of our packets are gluten-free, no MSG, all natural, no preservatives — so they’re healthy," said Shelley Fairburn, A Spice Above owner.

Minot

Anime at the ND State Fair

Anime at the ND State Fair

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 3:49 PM CDT

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By Henry Blakes

Oriental Crafts and Development, Inc., returned to the state fair once again.

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Henry Blakes at the KMOT Ag Expo with Wednesday’s sponsor BASF

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:56 PM CST

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By Henry Blakes

Pests can cause major damage to crops and have a big impact on a farmer’s bottom line.

Weather

Winter storm impacts

Major winter storm and Arctic blast to impact travel across much of US

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 7:50 PM CST

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By The Associated Press and Henry Blakes

Meteorologist Henry Blakes explains in the video attached the travel impacts that will be seen across the country for the rest of this week.

Weather

Jupiter's opposition

Jupiter closest to Earth it’s been in 59 years Monday

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 4:42 PM CDT

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By Henry Blakes

Getting a view of the gas giant will be easy. Just look toward the eastern sky after sunset.

Weather

Five planets align

Five planets align in night sky for first time in 18 years

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 8:33 PM CDT

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By Henry Blakes and KFYR Staff

For the first time in 18 years, five planets will align in the southeastern sky, along the horizon, close to sunrise.

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Snow Sculptures

Building snow sculptures in Bismarck

Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT

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By Henry Blakes

We’ve been seeing some good examples of how people are having some fun with all the snow we have. Like building elaborate snow sculptures!

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Severe Drought for Burleigh and Morton County

Severe drought for Burleigh and Morton counties

Updated: Aug. 20, 2020 at 3:10 PM CDT

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By Henry Blakes

Portions of Burleigh and Morton counties were upgraded to the Severe Drought category on the US Drought Monitor Thursday.