Ben Cathey
Meteorologist & Environmental/Science Reporter
WVLT
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks some cool mornings but not much rain.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks chilly mornings and sunny afternoons, and that’s on repeat!
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Dr. Vanterpool said researchers aren’t sure exactly what causes the increase in pain because the ‘mechanism’ isn’t fully understood. Still, when the pressure drops, she knows patients will call.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says this front will bring us chilly, fall-like temperatures
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey is tracking a First Alert for heavy rain and a big cool down by the end of the week
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey recommends a rain jacket at Neyland as Nicholas isn’t over yet
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks much cooler and sun-filled weather by the end of next week.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks lots of fog and standard temps (low 80s) for the week ahead.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks the slow movement of Nicolas but the end of the weekend looks nicer.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says we have a shot at one last 90 degree day - for now.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks a few late day storms along a cold front Wednesday. Cooler mornings greet you late week.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says the lower humidity continues for the holiday weekend
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks some cooler mornings in that 8-Day Forecast
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Ben Cathey tracks Ida’s heavy rain to the northeast and blue sky ahead for us.
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The WVLT First Alert continues into Wednesday.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says a lot of Ida’s rain could be even heavier than what Fred brought.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks more 90s (and a tropical feel) before the tropical rains get here.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks the heaviest rain late Tuesday into very early Wednesday. Then we heat right back up.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks some much needed rain from the tropical system, plus those cooler temps you've been asking for!
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey is forecasting some serious heat until the end of the weekend.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks lots of lightning and higher rain chances heading into the weekend.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says it’ll be feeling much hotter the next several days
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey is tracking a First Alert for parts of our area due to storms
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“We’re talking about a billion gallons of aviation biofuel needed there,” Dr. Tuskan said. You’d never feel a difference from your aisle seat.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks light but slow-moving rain Saturday. Sunday is all about the heat and sun.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey sees some rain early this weekend but then we’re in for prolonged summer heat.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey is tracking hotter days in the 8-day forecast
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Greg LeMond told WVLT East Tennessee could become a job creation hub, part of what he’s calling the ‘Carbon Fiber Valley.’
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says the heat builds back up by the weekend
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey is tracking more heat later in the 8-day forecast
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey is tracking the chance for heavy downpours right in the middle of the weekend.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey watches cooler weather’s arrival towards the end of the weekend.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey sees some beneficial rain Friday but mostly Sunday.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey also says the hazy skies look to return
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey says highs are expected to get into the upper 90s this week!
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey doesn’t see a lot of rain ahead (mostly Monday) and smoke should be back next week.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey foresees the smoke lasting through at least Saturday afternoon.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks temps in the 90s throughout the 8-day planner.
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Now that his career is nearing sunset, Hap McSween wants to be known – not for awards – but for blasting geology past Earth.
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Smoke from the West Coast is affecting sunsets here in East Tennessee.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey thinks we could nearly double our amount of 90 degree days in the next week-and-a-half.
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Tuesday brings more morning fog and then a couple more showers.
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OSIRIS-REx is flying home with dozens of research projects.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks lots of dry weather early Saturday but storms are here late day.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks brief drought conditions followed by 1″+ of fresh rain
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey is tracking more rain for the weekend
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey is tracking hotter days in the 8-day forecast
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey is also tracking warmer days and a brief break from the rain
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks frequent lightning, gusty winds, and downpours for some - but not all get the needed rain.
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Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks isolated but slow-moving Friday storms. Some more showers are here Saturday and Sunday.