NEW ORLEANS — A storm system that left widespread damage and some injuries in its wake in Texas is drifting into Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
The Storm Prediction Center says the storm, which already caused at least four injuries in North Texas, could trigger “a regional severe weather outbreak,” and forecasters say the affected areas. There is a significant risk of high winds, with hail and strong tornadoes possible.
Louisiana’s federal and state authorities reminded thousands of hurricane survivors living in government-provided mobile homes and recreational vehicle trailers to have an evacuation plan ready as the structures might not withstand the expected weather.
School Changes / Closures
Here is a list of schools in the WWL-TV viewing area that are closing or going virtual due to the severe weather threat.
*If your school is not on this list and you have received word that it is closed, please email us at webteam@wwltv.com.
Jefferson:
Jefferson Parish Schools - All after school activities cancelled, including: This includes child care, practices, middle school athletics, tutoring, and meetings. School dismissal and bus transportation home will operate on a normal schedule.
Lafourche:
Lafourche Parish Schools - All after school activities have been cancelled
Orleans:
Orleans Parish Schools - Early dismissal as follows:
- 2 PM - Noble Minds Institute for Whole Child Learning
- 11:30 AM (High School) 12:45 PM (Elementary School) - InspireNOLA
St. Charles:
St. Charles Parish Schools - Early dismissal as follows:
- 11:15AM - Destrehan and Hahnville High
- 11:55 AM - Cammon Middle, Hurst Middle, RK Smith Middle, J.B. Martin Middle, Schoeffner Elementary and Luling Elementary
- 12:45 PM - Allemands Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, Mimosa Park Elementary, New Sarpy Elementary, Norco Elementary, R.J. Vial Elementary, St. Rose Elementary
- 12:45 PM - Carver Early Learning Center and Eastbank Head Start
St. James:
- St. James Parish schools - students asked to do virtual learning to the best extent they can.
St. John the Baptist:
- St. John Parish schools - Will be releasing students and employees two hours early tomorrow.
St. Tammany:
- St. Tammany Parish Schools - virtual learning Tuesday.
- Slidell: First Baptist Christian - virtual learning Tuesday.
Tangipahoa:
- Tangipahoa Parish Schools - half day dismissal Tuesday.
Washington:
- Washington Parish Schools - virtual learning day Tuesday.
- Bogalusa City Schools - virtual learning day Tuesday.
Pearl River County
- Pearl River County - will have early dismissals Tuesday. PRC Middle School: 11:55 a.m. PRC High School & Endeavor School: 12:00 noon PRC Elementary School: 1:30 p.m.
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