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Severe weather in Florida: Which school districts are canceling classes on Tuesday, Jan. 9?

Authorities in Florida are warning residents in the state to be prepared for severe weather through Tuesday that has prompted school closures. Here’s where…

School closures in Florida due to severe weather

The National Weather Service is warning of possible severe weather across Florida through Tuesday. There is the potential for strong winds, large hail and tornadoes from the western Panhandle moving into Central and South Florida. Localized flash flooding could also be experienced along with costal flooding in the Apalachee Bay and Big Bend.

As part of the preparations for the severe weather event, Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the Florida State Guard and asked residents to heed any warnings from officials.

Severe weather in Florida: Which school districts are canceling classes on Tuesday, Jan. 9?

Several school districts in the state have taken the action of cancelling classes or suspending after-school activities on Tuesday 9 January due to the severe weather threat. Here’s a look at the current list of closures as of publication provided by the Florida Department of Education.

K-12 School Closures

  • Alachua County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Bay County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Bradford County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Calhoun County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Citrus County Schools: Half day on Tuesday, January 9
  • Columbia County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Dixie County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Duval County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Escambia County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • FAMU Lab School: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • FSU Lab School (Florida High): Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Franklin County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Gadsden County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Gilchrist County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Glades County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Gulf County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Hamilton County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Hernando County Schools: Early release Tuesday, January 9
  • Holmes County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Jackson County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Jefferson County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Lafayette County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Lake County Schools: Early release Tuesday, January 9
  • Leon County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Levy County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Liberty County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Madison County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Marion County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Nassau County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Okaloosa County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Pasco County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Santa Rosa County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • St. Johns County Schools: Will release one hour early on Tuesday, January 9
  • Taylor County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Union County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Wakulla County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Walton County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Washington County Schools: Closed Tuesday, January 9

Florida College System Closures

  • Chipola College: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • College of Central Florida: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Gulf Coast State College: All campuses will delay opening for employees and students until 11:00 CST Tuesday, January 9
  • North Florida College: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Northwest Florida State College: Closed  from 2:00 pm Monday, January 8 until 10:00 am Tuesday, January 9
  • Pasco-Hernando State College: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Pensacola State College: Closed from 4:00 pm Monday, January 8, until 12:00 pm Tuesday, January 9
  • Tallahassee Community College: Closed Tuesday, January 9

State University Closures

  • Florida A & M University: Closed Tuesday, January 9
  • Florida State University: Closed from 11:00 pm Monday, January 8 until 11:00 pm Tuesday, January 9
  • University of West Florida: Closed from 3:00 pm Monday, January 8 until 12:00 pm Tuesday, January 9

Vocational Rehabilitation Office Closures

  • Jackson County: Closed until noon on Tuesday, January 9
  • Santa Rosa County:  Closed until 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 9

For the most up-to-date information you can check the Florida Department of Education website.