School Closure Updates Ahead of Tuesday’s Severe Weather
The following school systems in West Alabama have announced closure intentions ahead of Tuesday's (March 22, 2022) severe weather:
Tuscaloosa City Schools
Tuscaloosa City Schools announced Tuesday morning it will release students early starting with elementary students at 11:30 a.m., middle school students at noon and high school students at 12:30 p.m. There will be no after-school activities.
Lamar County Schools
All Lamar County schools will release at 12:30 p.m.
Tuscaloosa County Schools
Tuscaloosa County Schools will release students early starting with elementary and intermediate students at 11:35 a.m. with middle school and high school students releasing at noon.
Demopolis City Schools
Demopolis City Schools will release its students at 2 p.m.
Marengo County Schools
Marengo County Schools will release its students at 12:30 p.m.
Shelton State Community College
Shelton State Community College will close at 11:30 a.m.
Severe Weather Updates
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The severe weather threat is expected to last from 2 p.m. Tuesday through 6 a.m. Wednesday and could produce tornadoes, damaging winds of up to 70 mph, large hail and localized flash flooding.
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