Winter Storm Warning for N. Central Alabama — Schools Closing, Gov. Bentley Declares State Of Emergency
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of north central Alabama from 9 a.m. Wednesday though midnight Wednesday. The warning covers an area roughly along the Interstate 20 corridor and north.
Forecasters expect a wintery mix of precipitation to start falling Wednesday morning, turning to snow by the afternoon and evening. Two to five inches of snow are predicted.
More information available through the National Weather Service Birmingham office.
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday declared a State of Emergency for all Alabama counties in preparation for winter weather that is expected to move through the state.
“With winter weather expected to impact Alabama, we are taking precautions to protect Alabamians,” Governor Robert Bentley said in a news release. “By issuing a State of Emergency, I have directed all state agencies to take necessary actions to be prepared to respond to the anticipated winter conditions including sleet, ice and snow. We will actively monitor the storm as it begins to hit the state and are prepared to respond to any requests for assistance.”
Governor Bentley has also authorized 250 Alabama National Guardsmen to assist with emergency response related to the storm.
CLOSINGS AND DELAYS:
UAB classes and campus operations will be cancelled for Wednesday, Feb. 25, and all UAB/HSF clinics will be closed. UAB Hospital will remain open. Essential personnel should coordinate with supervisors.
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
BESSEMER CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN COLLEGE — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
BLOUNT COUNTY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
ETOWAH COUNTY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
FORT PAYNE CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
GADSDEN CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
HOMEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS — SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED WEDNESDAY
JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
LEEDS CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
MOUNTAIN BROOK CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
PELL CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
PELHAM CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
ST CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
TALLADEGA CITY SCHOOLS: CLOSED WEDNESDAY
TALLADEGA COUNTY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
TRUSSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA — CANCELLING NORMAL OPERATIONS, CLASSES AND EVENTS STARTING AT 8AM WEDNESDAY
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
VESTAVIA HILLS CITY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
WALKER COUNTY SCHOOLS — CLOSED WEDNESDAY
You can find additional delay information here.
~ Andrew Yeager and Michael Krall, February 24, 2015
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