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Some East Tennessee schools closed Tuesday due to strong storms, Knox Co. Schools to welcome students back

Severe storms damaged buildings and knocked down trees across the region.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Some East Tennessee schools are closed Tuesday after storms brought strong wind, lightning and rain. 

Here are the latest closings:

  • Jefferson County Schools (Closed due to damage and road closures. School-aged child care will also be closed.)
  • Loudon County High School (The rest of the district is open)
  • Roane County Schools (Closed due to road closures and power outages)
  • Morgan County and Morgan County Head Start (closed due to power outage)

Knox County Schools said they still planned on welcoming students back at all sites on Aug. 8 for a half-day, despite the storm.

This story will be updated as we learn of more closings.

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