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List of school closings, short days, virtual learning ahead of severe weather

There is a strong chance for severe weather Wednesday, mostly later in the day and evening, but there is also a high wind warning most of the day.
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Wednesday stays warm with windy conditions ahead of our next line of thunderstorms. This one is expected to roll in during the evening between roughly 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. The worst should reach the New Orleans metro area about 8 or 9 p.m. Exact timing could still change a little. 

Here is a list of schools that have altered their plans for Wednesday, March 30. *We will continue to update the list as we receive more information.

Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish Public Schools is canceling all after-school activities, including child care, practices, athletics, tutoring and meetings.

Lafourche Parish

Lafourche Parish Public Schools is canceling all after-school activities. After-care will continue as usual.

Orleans Parish

University of New Orleans - all classes after 12 pm are virtual.

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) will be moved to virtual classes for the day.

Plaquemines Parish

Plaquemines Parish Public Schools is canceling all after-school activities

St. Bernard Parish

After school activities canceled Wednesday.

St. Charles Parish

After school activities canceled Wednesday.

St. James Parish

Early dismissal Wednesday:  Head Start and high schools will dismiss at 1:00 pm and elementary schools will dismiss at 1:30 pm. Additionally, all after school activities are cancelled.    

St. John the Baptist Parish

All St. John the Baptist Parish after-school activies and the community forum for Emily C Watkins will be cancelled.

St. Tammany Parish

Normal school day in person. After school activities have been cancelled. After care will follow normal schedule.    

Tangipahoa Parish

Schools will dismiss one hour early - all after school activities cancelled

Southeastern Louisiana University - all classes after 2 pm are virtual

Washington Parish

Normal school day, after school activities cancelled

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