Tevian Whitehurst

Knoxville

Meteorologist and Reporter at WBIR-TV (Knoxville, TN)

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Valentine's Day ideas in Dandridge

2 months ago | wbir.com | Tevian Whitehurst

DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Valentine's Day is calm & clear, which means it's the perfect opportunity for a One Tank trip! 10News Meteorologist Tevian Whitehurst and Visual Storyteller Jillian headed to the Dandridge area to discover date ideas. Right outside of Dandridge is the free Bush's Beans Visitor Center. You can have some playful fun with various games and fun facts, including a scavenger hunt that takes you through the museum. You can finish your visit with a warm homestyle meal from the cafe.
One Tank Trips: Exploring the aftermath of Helene at the Virginia Creeper Trail

Nov 4, 2024 | wbir.com | Tevian Whitehurst

ABINGDON, Va. — Fall season has arrived in full force on the East Coast. But this year in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the season will look differently for dozens of communities across the nation. The famous Virginia Creeper Trail is one of them. The Creeper Trail, located in Southwestern Virginia, is a 34-mile rail trail stretching from Abingdon to Whitetop. Every fall, thousands of visitors eager to view the fall foliage visit the site.
Weather Wednesday: Spotting Tornadoes

Jun 14, 2023 | wbir.com | Tevian Whitehurst

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee had a surprising tornado outbreak when the National Weather Service stations in Morristown and Nashville determined there were four tornadoes. All this happened when East Tennessee is supposed to be entering a quieter tornado season during the summer months. Viewers played a large part by sending in a plethora of pictures and videos, which led to questions. Primarily, what's the difference between a funnel cloud and a tornado?
Weather Wednesday: Drought Conditions

Jun 7, 2023 | wbir.com | Tevian Whitehurst

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Recent wildfires in the U.S., incoming smoke plumes from Canada, and East Tennessee's expanding drought monitor all have people wondering when the rain was finally going to come back. Abnormally dry conditions began at the beginning of May and have been growing throughout the Northern-Central Valley since then. As the winter and early spring of 2023 progressed, East Tennessee stayed warm and wet.
Weather Wednesday: Atlantic Hurricane Season

May 31, 2023 | wbir.com | Tevian Whitehurst

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Nearing June, people discuss the beginning of summer because of warming temperatures and the end of the school year. But, one big determinant of summer’s arrival is the start of Atlantic hurricane season on June 1. The full season lasts until Nov. 30. NOAA forecasters say that this year has a 40% chance of being near-normal, with a 30% chance of being above or below normal activity.
Weather Wednesday: Why the hazy skies?

May 24, 2023 | wbir.com | Tevian Whitehurst

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Conditions in East Tennessee lately have been warm, dry and sunny — but people haven't been able to truly enjoy the clear blue skies due to a haze. Many wondered if there was a fire nearby darkening the skies. There are fires ongoing, but not anywhere near the Volunteer State. They're far away in Western Canada. Fires in Alberta have become the most renowned, but this heat and drought are also in nearby provinces of British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Weather Wednesday: Welcome to Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season

May 17, 2023 | wbir.com | Tevian Whitehurst

Weather Usually lying in the shadow of Atlantic hurricane season, the Eastern Pacific hurricane season starts earlier in mid-May. It could later affect the U.S. Southwest. Author: Tevian Whitehurst Published: 10:28 PM EDT May 17, 2023 Updated: 10:28 PM EDT May 17, 2023 KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — ‘Tis the season – hurricane season that is. Eastern Pacific hurricane season began May 15th, two weeks before the more popular Atlantic hurricane season.
Weather Wednesday: How does lightning form?

May 9, 2023 | wbir.com | Tevian Whitehurst

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — East Tennessee saw some severe weather as we started the second week of May, which caught many by surprise. One threat we saw plenty of was lightning, and we were not alone. Videos of spider lightning and consistent strikes in the Midwest were circulating around social media this week. So where does lightning come from, and how do we interpret it properly? We'll start by taking it back to chemistry class - it all starts with protons and electrons.
Weather Wednesday: Dust storms

May 4, 2023 | wbir.com | Tevian Whitehurst

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Monday afternoon, strong winds in Central Illinois led to a massive dust storm, spanning 20 miles over I-55, just south of Springfield, IL. This dust storm was disastrous, leading to a 72-car pileup that resulted in six deaths and over 30 injuries. These dust storms aren't uncommon in Illinois, but usually, they're more localized than this event. A dust storm of this scale might be something you'd see in the Desert Southwest or West Texas. So how did we get here?
Weather Wednesday: Where do auroras come from and who sees them?

Apr 26, 2023 | wbir.com | Tevian Whitehurst

Weather Somecent solar activity made aurora-watching possible for many who usually are too far south. Author: Tevian Whitehurst Published: 2:56 PM EDT April 26, 2023 Updated: 2:56 PM EDT April 26, 2023 KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — On the night of Sunday, April 23, the sky and social media were swirling with photos of breathtaking auroras breaking through the sky's horizon.