Heat Peaks Before Storms Arrive

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Temperatures climb into the upper 80s early in the week before thunderstorms move in midweek.

WHO: Local residents across the Cumberland Plateau and Tennessee Valley

WHAT: Heat peaks with mostly sunny conditions Saturday, followed by thunderstorms arriving midweek

WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 7:11 AM ET

WHERE: Knoxville, TN

WHY: Temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 80s before thunderstorms move in midweek.

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