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Hamilton County Schools warns of delayed dismissals, buses after storm sweeps through

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UPDATE: Hamilton County Schools has told parents to expect some delayed dismissals and buses arriving later than usual this afternoon due to the extreme weather.

A tornado warning was issued for Hamilton and Bradley counties until 2:15 p.m., but the storm that prompted the warning has moved eastward out of those counties.

There have been no touchdowns or damage reported.

At 1:50 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Fort Oglethorpe, or near Chattanooga, moving northeast at 35 mph.

The storm was near Harrison, Tenn. around 2:05 p.m. EDT and South Cleveland around 2:15 p.m. EDT.

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ORIGINAL STORY: East Tennessee is under a hazardous weather outlook, according to the National Weather Service.

Winds of 15 to 30 miles per hours with gusts to 50 miles per hour will be possible, especially in higher terrain.

Thunderstorms and more rain are also expected.

The counties under watch are: Hamilton, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, McMinn, Marion, Bradley and Polk.