Much Cooler on Saturday

09/03/10 05:55 PM EDT

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Today's high in Knoxville got up to 92 degrees.

Friday Night Football Forecast

Stray Shower or Thunderstorm Early, Otherwise Pt. Cloudy

78 degrees
Kickoff

Winds:
NW 5-15 mph


With a leftover shower or thunderstorm early this evening, look for partly cloudy skies overnight with lows dropping to 57 degrees by daybreak.

Hurricane Earl will be brushing by Eastern Massachusetts tonight and will work his way northward toward Canada by morning.

Sunshine will prevail this holiday weekend.

UT vs Tennessee Martin
6 PM Saturday

Sunshine to Stars

Winds:
NW 3-8 mph

74 degrees
Kickoff

72 degrees
Halftime

69 degrees
Drive Home

So far in Knoxville, the rain deficit stands at - 5.80 inches for the year.

Saturday night into Sunday morning will be exceptionally cold for this time of year. Look for overnight lows to drop to around 49 degrees.

Expected Highs on Saturday

Robbins 77 degrees

Harrogate 77 degrees

Clinton 78 degrees

Greenback 78 degrees

Knoxville 78 degrees


In 2010, we have had 72 days at 90 degrees or higher.
A typical or "normal" summer would give us 31 days at 90 degrees or higher.

Here is a list of the Most 90 Degree Days in Knoxville by calendar year:
(Courtesy: National Weather Service - Morristown)

1. 1936
78 days

2. 1954
76 days

3. 1925
73 days

4. 2010 & 1931
72 days

5. 1941 & 1943
67 days

6. 1986
64 days


Does a really hot summer in Knoxville mean a really snowy winter is coming ? Not necessarily. How do I know ? Look at the data below. The years correspond with the hot summers of year's past in Knoxville.

Normal Winter 9.9 inches of snow

1936-37 8.7 inches of snow

1954-55 6.2 inches of snow

1925-26 4.2 inches of snow

1931-32 0.8 inches of snow

1941-42 23.9 inches of snow (13.5" fell in March)

1943-44 2.7 inches of snow

1986-87 19.8 inches of snow (10.7" fell in April)


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Knoxville, TN

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PM Storms on Friday

09/02/10 05:41 PM EDT

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Today's high in Knoxville got up to 94 degrees for the second day in a row.

Rivalry Thursday Forecast

Halls vs. Powell
7 PM

Winds
N 3-8 mph

90 degrees
Kickoff

86 degrees
Halftime

78 degrees
Drive Home


With clear skies tonight, look for light winds out of the north across East Tennessee. Lows will be dropping to near 64 degrees by daybreak as kids go back to school.

Hurricane Earl is approaching Eastern North Carolina tonight and will work his way northward along the Eastern Seaboard on Friday.

Showers and thunderstorms will be coming to East Tennesee from the Midwest cold front as we move into Friday afternoon and evening.

The chance of rain on Friday is running around 40 percent.

So far in Knoxville, the rain deficit stands at - 5.70 inches for the year.

Saturday night into Sunday morning will be exceptionally cold for this time of year. Look for overnight lows to drop to around 49 degrees.

Expected Highs on Friday

Parrottsville 88 degrees

Crab Orchard 84 degrees

Oneida 85 degrees

Morristown 88 degrees

Knoxville 90 degrees


In 2010, we have had 71 days at 90 degrees or higher.
A typical or "normal" summer would give us 31 days at 90 degrees or higher.

Here is a list of the Most 90 Degree Days in Knoxville by calendar year:
(Courtesy: National Weather Service - Morristown)

1. 1936 78 days

2. 1954 76 days

3. 1925 73 days

4. 1931 72 days

5. 2010 71 days

6. 1941 & 1943 67 days

7. 1986 64 days


Does a really hot summer in Knoxville mean a really snowy winter is coming ? Not necessarily. How do I know ? Look at the data below. The years correspond with the hot summers of year's past in Knoxville.

Normal Winter 9.9 inches of snow

1936-37 8.7 inches of snow

1954-55 6.2 inches of snow

1925-26 4.2 inches of snow

1931-32 0.8 inches of snow

1941-42 23.9 inches of snow (13.5" fell in March)

1943-44 2.7 inches of snow

1986-87 19.8 inches of snow (10.7" fell in April)


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Knoxville, TN

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Dry Again on Thursday

09/01/10 05:57 PM EDT

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Today's high in Knoxville got up to 94 degrees for the first day of September. It turns out that August 2010 was the 5th hottest August in Knoxville since records have been kept.

Here's the August breakdown:
(Courtesy: National Weather Service - Morristown)

1. 2007
83.2 degrees

2. 2006
82.7 degrees

3. 1980
81.7 degrees

4. 1995
81.5 degrees

5. 2010
81.4 degrees

With plenty of stars tonight, look for light winds across East Tennessee. Lows will be dropping to near 62 degrees again by daybreak as kids go back to school.

With Hurricane Earl approaching North Carolina from the South and East, we have a Midwest cold front drifting toward West Tennessee.

Showers and thunderstorms will be coming to East Tennesee from the Midwest cold front as we move into Friday afternoon and evening. Meanwhile, the Outer Banks of North Carolina will still get Tropical Storm force winds late Thursday along with torrential rain, as the eyewall of Hurricane Earl stays over the ocean. Significant beach erosion will take place up and down the East Coast.

The chance of rain on Friday is running around 40 percent.

So far in Knoxville, the rain deficit stands at - 5.61 inches for the year.

Expected Highs on Thursday

Caryville 93 degrees

Fairfield Glade 89 degrees

Deer Lodge 93 degrees

Maryville 92 degrees

Knoxville 93 degrees


In 2010, we have had 70 days at 90 degrees or higher.
A typical or "normal" summer would give us 31 days at 90 degrees or higher.

Here is a list of the Most 90 Degree Days in Knoxville by calendar year:
(Courtesy: National Weather Service - Morristown)

1. 1936 78 days

2. 1954 76 days

3. 1925 73 days

4. 1931 72 days

5. 2010 70 days

6. 1941 & 1943 67 days

7. 1986 64 days


Does a really hot summer in Knoxville mean a really snowy winter is coming ? Not necessarily. How do I know ? Look at the data below. The years correspond with the hot summers of year's past in Knoxville.

Normal Winter 9.9 inches of snow

1936-37 8.7 inches of snow

1954-55 6.2 inches of snow

1925-26 4.2 inches of snow

1931-32 0.8 inches of snow

1941-42 23.9 inches of snow (13.5" fell in March)

1943-44 2.7 inches of snow

1986-87 19.8 inches of snow (10.7" fell in April)


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Knoxville, TN

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Hot Again on Wednesday

08/31/10 05:44 PM EDT

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Today's high in Knoxville got up to 92 degrees.

With starry skies tonight, look for light winds across East Tennessee. Lows will be dropping to near 62 degrees by daybreak as kids go back to school.

A strong ridge of high pressure is still parked over North Carolina. This ridge will deflect Hurricane Earl from a direct hit on the U.S. and keep the sun shining over the next several days. The Outer Banks of North Carolina will still get Tropical Storm force winds on Thursday along with torrential rain. The beach erosion will take place up and down the East Coast.

The next chance of rain, however for East Tennessee, is not until Friday afternoon and evening. The chance of rain on Friday is running around 40 percent and will come from a weak cold front from the West.

So far in Knoxville, the rain deficit stands at - 5.52 inches for the year.

Expected Highs on Wednesday

Newport 92 degrees

La Follette 90 degrees

Pigeon Forge 92 degrees

Lenoir City 93 degrees

Knoxville 93 degrees


In 2010, we have had 69 days at 90 degrees or higher.
A typical or "normal" summer would give us 31 days at 90 degrees or higher.

Here is a list of the Most 90 Degree Days in Knoxville by calendar year:
(Courtesy: National Weather Service - Morristown)

1. 1936 78 days

2. 1954 76 days

3. 1925 73 days

4. 1931 72 days

5. 2010 69 days

6. 1941 & 1943 67 days

7. 1986 64 days


Does a really hot summer in Knoxville mean a really snowy winter is coming ? Not necessarily. How do I know ? Look at the data below. The years correspond with the hot summers of year's past in Knoxville.

Normal Winter 9.9 inches of snow

1936-37 8.7 inches of snow

1954-55 6.2 inches of snow

1925-26 4.2 inches of snow

1931-32 0.8 inches of snow

1941-42 23.9 inches of snow (13.5" fell in March)

1943-44 2.7 inches of snow

1986-87 19.8 inches of snow (10.7" fell in April)


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Knoxville, TN

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Plenty of Sun Tuesday

08/30/10 05:45 PM EDT

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Today's high in Knoxville got up to 90 degrees.

With mostly clear skies tonight, it will be a quiet night across East Tennessee. Lows will be dropping to near 64 degrees by daybreak as kids go back to school.

A strong ridge of high pressure is parked over North Carolina. This ridge will deflect Hurricane Earl from a direct hit on the U.S. and keep the sun shining over the next several days. The next chance of rain is not until Friday afternoon and evening. The chance of rain on Friday is running around 60 percent.

So far in Knoxville, the rain deficit stands at - 5.43 inches for the year.

Expected Highs on Tuesday

Cosby 88 degrees

Jacksboro 90 degrees

Sneedville 92 degrees

Norris 91 degrees

Knoxville 93 degrees


In 2010, we have had 68 days at 90 degrees or higher.
A typical or "normal" summer would give us 31 days at 90 degrees or higher.

Here is a list of the Most 90 Degree Days in Knoxville by calendar year:
(Courtesy: National Weather Service - Morristown)

1. 1936 78 days

2. 1954 76 days

3. 1925 73 days

4. 1931 72 days

5. 2010 68 days

6. 1941 & 1943 67 days

7. 1986 64 days


Does a really hot summer in Knoxville mean a really snowy winter is coming ? Not necessarily. How do I know ? Look at the data below. The years correspond with the hot summers of year's past in Knoxville.

Normal Winter 9.9 inches of snow

1936-37 8.7 inches of snow

1954-55 6.2 inches of snow

1925-26 4.2 inches of snow

1931-32 0.8 inches of snow

1941-42 23.9 inches of snow (13.5" fell in March)

1943-44 2.7 inches of snow

1986-87 19.8 inches of snow (10.7" fell in April)


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Slight Chance of Rain on Saturday

08/27/10 06:08 PM EDT

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Today's high in Knoxville got up to 90 degrees.

With starry skies tonight and some patchy fog late, it should be a great night for Friday night football. Kickoff temperatures should be in the mid-80s. Lows will be dropping to near 65 degrees by daybreak as the weekend gets underway.

A strong ridge of high pressure will be parked over Pennsylvania on Saturday, but a weak line of low pressure or trough will be slicing across Kentucky and Tennessee. An isolated storm will be possible on Saturday, especially east toward the Smokies and in counties near the Smokies. The chance of rain is running around 20 percent.

So far in Knoxville, the rain deficit stands at - 5.16 inches for the year.

Expected Highs on Saturday

Huntsville 88 degrees
Jellico 88 degrees
Speedwell 87 degrees
Sunbright 89 degrees
Knoxville 91 degrees


In 2010, we have had 65 days at 90 degrees or higher.
A typical or "normal" summer would give us 31 days at 90 degrees or higher.

Here is a list of the Most 90 Degree Days in Knoxville by calendar year:
(Courtesy: National Weather Service - Morristown)

1. 1936 78 days

2. 1954 76 days

3. 1925 73 days

4. 1931 72 days

5. 1941 & 1943 67 days

6. 2010 65 days

7. 1986 64 days


Does a really hot summer in Knoxville mean a really snowy winter is coming ? Not necessarily. How do I know ? Look at the data below. The years correspond with the hot summers of year's past in Knoxville.

Normal Winter 9.9 inches of snow

1936-37 8.7 inches of snow

1954-55 6.2 inches of snow

1925-26 4.2 inches of snow

1931-32 0.8 inches of snow

1941-42 23.9 inches of snow (13.5" fell in March)

1943-44 2.7 inches of snow

1986-87 19.8 inches of snow (10.7" fell in April)


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Knoxville, TN

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Isolated Storm on Friday

08/26/10 05:49 PM EDT

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Today's high in Knoxville got up to 89 degrees.

With mostly clear skies tonight, it should be a great night for Rivalry Thursday. Lows will be dropping to near 63 degrees by daybreak for many kids who will be heading back to school.

A strong ridge of high pressure will be moving from Ohio to Pennsylvania, allowing for the sun to shine brightly. However, an isolated storm may be possible on Friday and Saturday, as some moisture may move or "backpedal" over the North Carolina mountains.

So far in Knoxville, the rain deficit stands at - 5.07 inches for the year.

Expected Highs on Friday

Claxton 88 degrees
Helenwood 85 degrees
Clinchmore 86 degrees
Tazewell 87 degrees
Knoxville 88 degrees


Rivalry Thursday

Alcoa vs. Maryville
7 PM

Scattered Clouds

86 degrees Kickoff

79 degrees Halftime

76 degress Drive Home


In 2010, we have had 64 days at 90 degrees or higher.
A typical or "normal" summer would give us 31 days at 90 degrees or higher.

Here is a list of the Most 90 Degree Days in Knoxville by calendar year:
(Courtesy: National Weather Service - Morristown)

1. 1936 78 days

2. 1954 76 days

3. 1925 73 days

4. 1931 72 days

5. 1941 & 1943 67 days

6. 1986 & 2010 64 days




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Bright Sun Thursday

08/25/10 05:49 PM EDT

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Today's high in Knoxville got up to 86 degrees, tying today for the coolest day of the month.

Scattered clouds are expected tonight with some patchy fog developing by early morning. Lows will be dropping near 65 degrees by daybreak for many kids who will be heading back to school.

A strong ridge of high pressure will be settling in over Illinois on Thursday, allowing for more bright sunshine. However, an isolated storm may be possible on Friday, as some moisture may move or "backpedal" over the North Carolina mountains.

So far in Knoxville, the rain deficit stands at - 4.98 inches for the year.

Expected Highs on Thursday

Harrogate 83 degrees
Lake City 86 degrees
Wartburg 85 degrees
Jefferson City 85 degrees
Knoxville 87 degrees


Rivalry Thursday

Alcoa vs. Maryville
7 PM

Scattered Clouds

82 degrees Kick-off


In 2010, we have had 64 days at 90 degrees or higher.
A typical or "normal" summer would give us 31 days at 90 degrees or higher.

Here is a list of the Most 90 Degree Days in Knoxville by calendar year:
(Courtesy: National Weather Service - Morristown)

1. 1936 78 days

2. 1954 76 days

3. 1925 73 days

4. 1931 72 days

5. 1941 & 1943 67 days

6. 1986 & 2010 64 days




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Knoxville, TN


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Plenty of Sun Wednesday

08/24/10 05:50 PM EDT

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Today's high in Knoxville got up to 87 degrees.

In 2010, we have had 64 days at 90 degrees or higher.
A typical or "normal" summer would give us 31 days at 90 degrees or higher.

Here is a list of the Most 90 Degree Days in Knoxville by calendar year:
(Courtesy: National Weather Service - Morristown)

1. 1936 78 days

2. 1954 76 days

3. 1925 73 days

4. 1931 72 days

5. 1941 & 1943 67 days

6. 1986 & 2010 64 days



Look for scattered clouds early, then skies will become mostly clear tonight. Lows will be dropping near 64 degrees by daybreak for many kids who will be heading back to school.

A weak cold front from the Midwest will be moving into Tennessee on Wednesday. This front is "moisture-starved" so don't expect any rain Wednesday or Thursday. However, an isolated storm may be possible near the Tri-Cities.

So far in Knoxville, the rain deficit stands at - 4.90 inches for the year.

Expected Highs on Wednesday

Washburn 86 degrees
Kyles Ford 85 degrees
Deer Lodge 86 degrees
Dandridge 87 degrees
Knoxville 88 degrees

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Cooler & Less Humid Air

08/23/10 05:32 PM EDT

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No rain for 8 Days ? Yes, it's true. Wow. That's cool for your outdoor events.

Today's high in Knoxville got up to 88 degrees.

In 2010, we have had 64 days at 90 degrees or higher.
A typical or "normal" summer would give us 31 days at 90 degrees or higher.

Mostly clear skies are expected tonight with plenty of stars and the full "red" moon. According to the Farmers' Almanac, the full moon in August is sometimes referred as the full red moon because of the "reddish" color due to the sultry haze.

Lows will be dropping near 65 degrees by daybreak for many kids who will be heading back to school.

While a cold front running north to south across the Midwest drifts in this direction by Thursday, don't expect any rain by the time it gets here. This front is "moisture-starved" and will allow the temperature and the humidity to fall into the mid-80s by late in the work week as it moves away.

So far in Knoxville, the rain deficit stands at - 4.88 inches for the year.

Expected Highs on Tuesday

Rutledge 85 degrees
Del Rio 83 degrees
Alpha 85 degrees
Kingston 86 degrees
Knoxville 87 degrees

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Knoxville, TN

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