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Severe Storms Hit East Tennessee, Damaging Winds

Multiple warnings as thunderstorms move through East Tennessee, bringing damaging winds and storm impacts.
WHO: Residents across East Tennessee
WHAT: Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and multiple weather warnings
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM ET
WHERE: East Tennessee
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.

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