Event Brief
Severe storms may cause outages in East TN
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Damaging winds could trigger power outages across East Tennessee and Kentucky Thursday.
WHO: Residents and utility customers in East Tennessee and Kentucky
WHAT: Possible power outages due to severe storms
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
WHERE: East Tennessee
WHY: Damaging winds are the main threat from severe storms, which could knock out power.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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