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Knoxville Bakes at 95 Before Pop-Up Weekend Storms Roll In
Knoxville will see mostly clear skies Friday, with a low of 71 degrees, but the easy start will give way to a punishing afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach 95 degrees, with the heat index climbing as high as 103 under sunny skies and almost no wind. Friday Heat Peaks...
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Storm chances through the weekend with cooler weather on the way
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Shower and storm chances through Friday evening, with strong storms possible for Tennessee Gameday. FRIDAY: Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop throughout the afternoon, starting in southern Kentucky and moving southward overnight. The rain should clear by morning, with overnight lows dipping to the upper 60s and low 70s.
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Rain chances increase heading into the weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Looking ahead, we have chances of showers throughout the weekend and the possibility of more seasonal weather by this time next week. THURSDAY: Temperatures are nearing record-breaking levels, with a forecast high in Knoxville expected to reach 94 degrees. The previous record, set in 1931, was 95 degrees. Skies will be partly cloudy, and conditions will remain mostly dry. However, there will be slight chances of spotty showers in the afternoon, primarily affecting our far eastern counties, while many of the western counties near the plateau are likely to stay dry.
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90-degree days return this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Drying out this week as temperatures soar back into the 90s. MONDAY: After a foggy start, more sunshine is working in with a slight northerly breeze. This will help keep the humidity at bay, but it’ll still be warm in the afternoon with highs sitting at 90.
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More sun and heat on the way for the second half of the weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rain will slowly clear out throughout the evening, leaving behind a partly cloudy sky overnight. Temperatures slowly fall to the upper 60s to near 70 with variable winds at 5 mph. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning with a few passing showers in the mountains. More...
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Rain ramps up heading into the weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An approaching cold front will kick up increasing rain and storm chances Saturday, with a slight drop in temps. FRIDAY: A few extra clouds will be possible at times but still plenty of sunshine outside of any isolated showers or storms. Temps will continue to reach the upper 80s-low 90s, but as a few showers and storms roll in later afternoon and evening, temps may drop a few degrees but still remaining muggy. Any storm that does develop could become strong to severe, especially leading up to any high school football games, but the threat remains low along with the coverage.
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Rain ramps up heading into the weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A late summer weak cold front works in late week, increasing rain and storm chances. THURSDAY: Mostly sunny early, but clouds will begin to trickle in north of Knoxville as a few passing downpours develop along the KY/TN state line. There is a low-end chance for a strong storm developing, but many remain dry. South of Knoxville will see a bit more sunshine and remain a bit warmer with highs around 90. Winds will be southwest at 5-10 mph.
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Tracking rising temperatures and late week rain
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Sunshine remains through today, before rain chances ramp up late week with an approaching cold front. WEDNESDAY: Lots of sunshine with high temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90. Although a bit warmer and muggier, enjoy the sunshine because rain ramps up beyond today. THURSDAY:...
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Tennessee-Furman ties second-highest temperature at Neyland Stadium
Tennessee's football game against Furman on Sept. 5 tied the second-highest kickoff temperature at Neyland Stadium in recorded history (1950-present), according to the University of Tennessee. The Vols', 56-9, season-opening victory was the fifth game at Neyland Stadium with a kickoff temperature at or above 90 degrees. The highest kickoff temperature at Neyland Stadium was 91 degrees versus Florida on Sept. 24, 2016. Other football games with 90-degree temperatures were against ETSU on Sept. 8, 2018, Southern Miss on Sept. 8, 2007 and Wyoming on Sept. 4, 1999. 101,915 were in attendance for the Tennessee-Furman game, marking a 28th consecutive sellout at Neyland Stadium and a streak that dates to Sept. 17, 2022. Tennessee's 2026 season opener kicked off at 3:32 p.m. EDT and concluded at 6:53 p.m. EDT. The Vols have a 98-26-6 on-field record all time in season openers, including a 6-0 record under head coach Josh Heupel since his first season in 2021. Highest kickoff temperatures at Neyland Stadium in recorded history (1950-present) 91 degrees versus Florida (Sept. 24, 2016) 90 degrees versus Furman (Sept. 5, 2026) 90 degrees versus ETSU (Sept. 8, 2018) 90 degrees versus Southern Miss (Sept. 8, 2007) 90 degrees versus Wyoming (Sept.