Career
N ottinghamshire County
Born in Nottingham, England, Tempest started his career at N ottinghamshire County when he was sixteen and was featured in the club"s first team during pre-season. Tempest signed his first professional contract with the club the following year. Ahead of the 2012-2013 season, Tempest was given number twenty-five shirt.
On 9 November 2012, Tempest joined Ilkeston on a month loan and made his debut against United of Manchester.
Upon his return, Tempest made his debut against Scunthorpe United coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute. After making three appearance in his first season, Tempest was offered a new contract by the club, which he signed a two-year contract weeks after being offered.
The 2013-2014 season saw Tempest make fourteen appearance for the club under the management of Chris Kiwomya and Shaun Derry. On 26 September 2014, Tempest joined Boston United on loan for a month.
Tempest then had his loan at Boston United extended until 27 December 2014.
Shortly after, Tempest re-joined Boston United for the second time, until the end of the season. After five years at N ottinghamshire County, Tempest was released by the club Lincoln City
After leaving N ottinghamshire County, Tempest joined Lincoln City on a one-year contract on 14 May 2015, just weeks after being released by the club
In May 2013, Tempest was called up by Northern Ireland U21.
Tempest made his Northern Ireland U21 debut on 30 May 2013, in a 3–0 loss against Cyprus U21. His performance against Cyprus U21 on 19 November 2013 soon earned him "Manitoba of the Match".
