Due to an elevated threat of severe weather, Habersham County and at least five other Northeast Georgia school districts are releasing students early today.
There is an increased threat of possible isolated tornadoes and significant wind damage in the region. Although the timing for the arrival of these storms is uncertain, it falls within a window that could affect normal school closing times.
“We cannot risk our buses and student drivers being on the road during storms of this nature,” says Habersham County School Superintendent Matthew Cooper.
Habersham County students will be released two hours early. Other area school systems will release their students as follows:
- Rabun and Stephens counties 12:30 p.m.
- Franklin County 1-hour early release
- Banks County 2 p.m.
- White County 2:15 p.m.
Severe weather threat
The storm system that prompted a tornado watch across Northwest Georgia is moving east.
The National Weather Storm Prediction Center has placed the northern half of the state under an elevated risk for severe storms. Tornados, hail, wind, and flooding could accompany these storms.
Stay weather aware and be ready to act in the event of severe weather. Make sure to keep your mobile devices charged, so you have multiple ways to receive warning information.
Now Habersham is closely monitoring this developing weather situation and will continue to bring you updates throughout the day. Check back here and on our Facebook page.
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