Jacob Durham
Meteorologist
Knoxville
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Jacob Durham is originally from Salisbury, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he graduated in 2019 with a degree in Meteorology and a minor in mathematics. His first job came as the weekend Meteorologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana where he had the opportunity to cover numerous amounts of severe weather as well as one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the state. He loves to spend my time outdoors taking hikes, playing golf and doing some fishing. He's looking forward to exploring the mountains and learning of the diverse climates of Eastern Tennessee and Southeastern Kentucky.
Education
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:59 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Meteorologist Jacob Durham traveled to Oneida Elementary and Middle School on Monday to speak with the students.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:59 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Showers become spotty as we head into Monday with drier weather moving in for Monday afternoon, although cloud cover remains for much of the day. Don’t put the rain gear away just yet as rain chances will quickly increase heading Tuesday and continue through the middle of the week.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:31 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Our nice weather comes to an end as we head into the second half of the weekend as rain chances are quickly returning heading into Sunday morning. You’ll need to keep the rain gear handy for much of the week ahead as an unsettled pattern settles in bringing rounds of rain throughout the upcoming week.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:31 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Scattered showers will transition to snow showers for the higher elevations as we head into tonight and throughout the day on Monday. A few showers or snowflakes are possible across the Valley early Monday before drier weather settles in through Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 10:40 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Our dry weather is coming to an end as we head overnight and into Sunday with scattered showers and downpours making a return after midnight tonight and into Sunday. Keep the rain gear handy for much of Sunday as temperatures remain close to average, but some of the rain will transition to snow showers for the higher elevations heading into Monday.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 10:38 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Temperatures are going to continue to warm over the next few days, but we are trading in the sunshine for the rain gear as an unsettled pattern begins to take shape. Monday starts off dry, but showers are going to return starting late Monday evening and into the overnight.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:54 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Sunshine makes its return for Sunday as a few high clouds mix in from time to time as temperatures slowly begin to warm into next week. Unfortunately, sunshine will be limited for the week ahead as several disturbances move through bringing rounds of rain beginning Monday night with a few breaks in between each round.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:28 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Meteorologist Paige Noel is tracking gusty rain and snow for some of us by the end of the week.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:27 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Meteorologist Paige Noel is tracking a cold front to bring, rain, storms, and some snow by the end of the week.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 10:33 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Rain chances continue to drop as we head into Monday, although a few flurries are possible into the mountains to start the day. Sunshine is making a return for the start of the week as temperatures slowly begin to warm.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 10:38 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
A nice break in the rain for now, but as we move through the overnight scattered showers and downpours return setting up a soggy end to the weekend. Drier weather slowly returns heading into the first half of next week as temperatures slowly climb back above average through the middle of next week.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Hopefully you have enjoyed the drier weather the last few days, because rain chances are increasing as we head into Saturday morning. A few rounds of rain are on the way for the weekend as temperatures stay close to normal over the next week.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:28 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Meteorologist Paige Noel says rain lingers into the early morning hours on Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 10:55 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Meteorologist Paige Noel is tracking a cold front and a WVLT First Alert Weather App.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 10:31 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Above average temperatures continue as we head into the first week of 2023, but we are going to see changes slowly arriving for the second half of the week. Rain chances quickly increase as we head into Tuesday ahead of our next cold front and a few thunderstorms are possible heading into Tuesday night.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 10:34 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Showers are coming to an end as we begin to ring in the new year, but warmer temperatures are going to stick around. Our next cold front looks to arrive heading into early next week and bring more rain and even a few storms.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 10:22 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Our drier weather is coming to an end just like 2022 as rain chances are returning for the first half of the weekend. Thankfully this will be an all rain event as temperatures remain above average, but it could have some impacts on your New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 10:46 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
We’ve got another frigid night on the way with a cold afternoon in store for Monday, but the good news is warmer weather is on the horizon by late week. A quick chance for some wintry weather returns Monday afternoon into the evening, but we’re looking at a better chance of rain arriving as we ring in 2023.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 10:46 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Colder weather continues as we head into your Christmas Day, but signs of change are on the way as we head into the New Year. We can expect plenty of sunshine ahead as we head to see friends and family, but as we get ready to ring in 2023 we may be dealing with our next chance of rain.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:25 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
With multiple WVLT First Alert Weather Days due to frigid temperatures at the end of the week, it’s time to make sure your home is prepared.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 10:26 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Sunshine remains in the forecast as we start the new week, but all eyes will remain at the second half of the forecast and colder weather moves in with the potential for some wintry weather. We’ll focus on a little warmer weather as we head into the middle of the week before the big changes arrive.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 10:38 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
We’re getting a taste of colder weather this weekend with another day well-below average heading into Sunday. Warmer weather will be slowly building heading into early next week, but then a big Artic blast arrives just in time for Christmas with a chance of some wintry weather.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 4:45 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Have you ever driven by a lake in East Tennessee during the Winter and thought the water levels were super low? Here's why.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 10:35 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Clouds will slowly begin to clear as we head into the overnight, patchy fog will be possible to start Monday but rain chances will be low and sunshine is returning. Drier weather is settling in nicely for the start of the week but our next cold front is not far away as we see rain returning starting Wednesday.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 10:32 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
The break from rain has ended and we are gearing up for a rainy night ahead with rounds of showers and downpours. Rain will continue as we head into Sunday morning, but good news is that drier weather is on the horizon as we head into early next week.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 10:24 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Our nice break in the rain isn’t lasting long as we see the next chance arriving Saturday afternoon and into the evening. If you have plans to be outdoors there will be a few opportunities to do so this weekend, but you may have to dodge some rain drops from time to time.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:47 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Over the last few weeks, several volcanoes have erupted across the world. Mauna Loa in Hawaii was one of the largest on Earth and erupted on Nov. 27.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 10:24 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
A nice break in the rain for our Sunday, but that begins to change as we head into Monday afternoon as our next round of rain moves in. It’ll be a week where you’ll want to keep the rain gear nearby as well as the WVLT First Alert Weather App as rain is back in the forecast for just about every day over the next 8-Days.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 11:20 AM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Clouds continue to stick around through the afternoon with a few peaks of sunshine to end the day. Don’t put the rain gear away just yet as we’ll start off next week soggy with several rounds of rain.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 3:06 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
He talked about what it takes to create a forecast and the different types of weather we have around the world. The kids had great questions and were eager to learn about severe weather and snow.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 10:24 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Meteorologist Paige Noel is tracking our next cold front arriving late Tuesday night.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 10:25 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Winds are slowly relaxing as we move through the overnight and into Monday morning as we’ll see a mixture of sun and clouds to start the day. Cooler temperatures are here to stay briefly as we’ll be closer to average before our next system arrives moving into the middle of the week, which will provide the next opportunity for rain with some of that being heavy at times.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 10:30 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Rain is set to move in through the overnight and into Sunday morning ahead of the next cold front and it could be heavy at times. While most areas see lighter amounts, the bigger story will turn to the wind for the afternoon. Cooler and drier weather returns to start the week, but don’t put the rain gear away just yet as our next system arrives Wednesday bringing more rain.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 11:13 AM EST
|By Jacob Durham
A few showers are around to start our Friday with the better rain coverage remaining off to our south. Drier weather moves back in temporarily for this afternoon and to start Sunday, but you’ll need to grab the rain gear Saturday night into Sunday. Some of the rain will be heavy at times, but winds will also be a factor as they ramp up starting late Saturday and into Sunday.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 6:23 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Each year, thousands of people head out to Christmas tree farms searching for the perfect tree, but studies reveal which is better for the environment.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 12:17 AM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Colder nights continue to stick around to start the week, but warmer weather will slowly work its way back into the region. We’ll be closer to average moving through the week and by the time we hit Thanksgiving Day we are looking at temperatures closer to 60 degrees, but that will come at the price with a few showers as well.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 10:31 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Keep those Winter coats handy as we head into Sunday as we get off to one of the coldest starts we’ve seen in several months. Sunshine will stick around for the rest of the weekend and even into the new work week, but changes are arriving just in time for Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 7:52 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Mount Olive Elementary School held a science night for its students.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 6:28 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Each year, people wonder what type of winter is in store, if it will be mild or feature a lot of snow. The persimmon seed could help provide a glimpse of the winter outlook.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 10:26 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Our below average temperatures are here to stay as we’ll continue to remain on the colder side for the week ahead. Clouds are clearing a little for Monday and giving us some sunshine before rain returns with the next cold front on Tuesday, once the front passes another shot of colder air and some mountain snow arrives for the middle of the week.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 10:29 PM EST
|By Jacob Durham
Our above average temperatures continue as we start the new work week, but we may have to deal with a few scattered showers as well. Drier weather is on the horizon for the middle of the week, but that will come at the price of some cooler weather as we’ll slowly begin to see our high temperatures fall through the week before bigger changes arrive into next weekend.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 11:30 PM EDT
|By Jacob Durham
Scattered showers and downpours continue to develop overnight and will push through during the early morning hours of Sunday, before we begin to clear out later in the day. Our warmer weather is here to stay for a little while, but looking down the road signs of bigger changes are on the horizon with another cool down.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 10:32 PM EDT
|By Jacob Durham
Scattered showers and downpours continue to work their way through overnight and into Monday morning. Most locations are looking at low rain totals with most of the showers on the lighter side, but the rain looks to slowly clear heading into Halloween night.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 10:30 PM EDT
|By Jacob Durham
Scattered clouds will continue to work their way in for the first half of the overnight, but as you are waking up on Sunday morning we are seeing widespread cloud cover with scattered showers arriving. Our next cold front is on the way and that looks to keep the second half of the weekend soggy as showers and downpours are off and on throughout the entire day.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Jacob Durham
Meteorologist Paige Noel is tracking two cold fronts in your First Alert 8-day planner.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 10:42 PM EDT
|By Jacob Durham
Our quiet weather continues to stick around as we head into the new week as warmer nights and afternoons are here to stay for a few more days. We’re still looking for our next cold front to arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday bringing us some rain chances, although our totals look to be on the lower end as our drought continues to worsen.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 10:30 PM EDT
|By Jacob Durham
Temperatures are beginning to warm over the next few nights and during the afternoon as winds turn back out of the south ahead of our next cold front. We are in need of some rain and we do have a few chances in the forecast, the only bad thing is that the amounts remain on the lower side with weak fronts moving in.
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