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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.
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First Alert: Small rain chances return late week and may linger into Saturday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Mostly clear and mild tonight with lows in the upper 60s to near 70. Winds will be light. THURSDAY: Mostly sunny early with passing downpours developing late morning in southeast KY near the TN state line. A passing downpour or storm is possible through the afternoon in this same area. The rest of us will stay hot and dry with sun and clouds and highs around 90. Winds will be southwest at 5-10 mph.
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AMR responds to 200 heat-related calls after sweltering heat hits Neyland Stadium, officials say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with AMR said that around 200 people called in heat-related emergencies after rising temperatures hit fans in and around Neyland Stadium Saturday afternoon. According to AMR, 15 people were transported by ambulance, but officials noted that the number of people being transported would have been...
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Heat Wave Forces Early Dismissals Across Tennessee Valley Schools
Multiple Tennessee Valley school districts announce Tennessee Valley School Closures and early dismissals this week due to extreme heat. Temperatures near 99 degrees push heat index values above 100 in several counties. Outdoor athletics and some local government offices also adjust schedules. Bradley County, Cleveland City, and Bledsoe County Schools...
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Labor Day relief comes with a few storms
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Following a steamy weekend, a brief break in the heat and humidity is here for the unofficial finish to summer. LABOR DAY: High temperatures climb to the upper 80s, but it comes with less humidity! A mix of sun and clouds will make way to a few isolated showers or storms, especially along and south of I-40 this afternoon and evening. Many will remain dry, but if you’re outdoors or on the water, when thunder roars, go indoors.
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Rain chances are going back down as temperatures go back up through midweek
Tonight: A few spotty storms are possible early; otherwise, partly cloudy overnight. Low: 66°. Tuesday: Warming back up with a mix of sunshine and just a few clouds at times. High: 89° (Heat Index: mid 90s). Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 90° (Heat Index: upper 90s).