Ben Cathey
Meteorologist & Environmental/Science Reporter
WVLT
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks on and off rain and storms throughout the rest of the week.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks the 90s sticking around through at least next week.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey watches as we rack up the 90 degree days - we're well above average so far this year.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says rain chances become more scattered by the weekend.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says the best chance for rain doesn’t arrive until the weekend.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says to enjoy the lower humidity because steamy weather returns by the end of the week.
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Heat continues through the end of the weekend, but some rain help is on the way. The 90s are back for much of next week.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks a better chance of storms on Monday.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says we’re closing in on the hottest day in nearly a decade! Keep reading to see when the rain comes.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks our First Alert Weather Day - and says your lawn will need the sprinkler soon.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey does not see much rain at all until at least a week from now. Time to turn on the A/C and sprinklers.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey does not see much rain until at least the start of July - nearly two weeks from now.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey sees a big drop in humidity Saturday & Sunday, but we’re right back to the 90s on Monday.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks our first 100 degree day in a decade - and our next WVLT First Alert
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says the break for the heat and humidity doesn’t last long.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says rain mostly stays north tonight. The 90s run day after day.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey shows us how close we will be to record high temps.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks a pleasant and cooler weekend. The hottest weather of the year is coming soon!
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks the return of the 90s next week, but first, there are storms
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks heavier rain in counties northwest of Knoxville. Sun is back for much of the forecast.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says the 90s are on hold but we’re still mostly above average.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks a nice weekend as rain rolls back in early next week.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks the next cold front that gives us a brief break in the heat and humidity.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey rain and storms with some cooler air later in the week.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey watches a better chance of rain Thursday ahead of a cooler weekend.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey was part of a STEM night in Oak Ridge.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey doesn’t think we’ll snag the record high Friday - but it’s a toasty day!
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More heat and humidity will be with us on Friday as we get back into the low 90s across the region. Meteorologist Ben Cathey has the forecast.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks better chances of storms in our northern counties. The heat is the big talker.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks a legitimate heat wave - but colder weather is here by Sunday.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks spotty storms and hot temperatures in the First Alert 8-day planner.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks Plateau storms Saturday afternoon, with more overnight into early Sunday morning. Our first 90s of the year are next week.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks several low-end chances of storms. Next week could bring our first 90s of the year!
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey is tracking spotty storms heading into the weekend.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks some of 2022's warmest temps before weekend rain rolls in.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks more rough weather over the next several hours.
Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks several lines of intense thunderstorms Friday. Saturday is dreary, Sunday is pleasant.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks several late-week downpours before a cool Mother’s Day Weekend
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks widespread rain by the end of the workweek
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks some gusty winds, a drier Monday, and we’re fine-tuning late week rain chances.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks more storms by Sunday.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey foresee several more shots at hitting 80 degrees.
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Ben tracks another nice day but scattered showers will soon return.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks a typical spring-like pattern heading towards the weekend.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says this cold front will bring us a slight cool down as well.
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Overpicking for food, a brief growing season, long recovery time, and even climate change are to blame for low numbers in the Smoky Mountains.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks spectacular weather - with lots of pollen. Cooler weather is back next week.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks some serious warmth, and a good chance of rain next Monday, Tuesday.