Schools Close Early Because of Severe Weather

March 24, 2016 

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A number of Birmingham area schools have announced early dismissals or schedule changes because of anticipated severe weather.

They include:

Creative Montessori School — Closing at 1 p.m.

Birmingham City Schools — Canceled all after school activities and events.

St. Clair County Schools —  All afternoon activities have been canceled.

Winfield City Schools — dismissal at 11 a.m. with no after school activities.

 

The National Weather Service in Birmingham says severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening with damaging winds, hail and tornados.

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