13News Now Latest School Closings and Delays

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For residents of Hampton Roads, Northeast North Carolina, and the Eastern Shore, 13News Now (WVEC) is the definitive source for school schedules during severe weather. Whether it’s a hurricane threat, flooding, or a rare Southern snowfall, staying informed helps ensure student safety.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Monitor Closings in Real-Time

13News Now provides a multi-platform “First Alert” system to keep parents and staff informed:

The 13News Now Closing Dashboard: You can find the most up-to-date, comprehensive list of school and business closings at 13newsnow.com/closings. This list is searchable by county or organization name.
Mobile App Alerts: By downloading the 13News Now app, you can subscribe to specific “Breaking News” or “Weather” push notifications. This is often the fastest way to learn if your specific district has made a call.
The Morning Ticker: During the “13News Now Your Morning” broadcast (starting at 4:30 AM), active delays and cancellations crawl across the bottom of the screen.

Common Statuses Explained

Districts in Virginia and North Carolina utilize several different responses to weather:

Status	Impact on Students
Closed (eLearning Day)	Physical buildings are closed. Students are expected to complete assignments via Google Classroom or Canvas to avoid using a “snow day.”
2-Hour Delay	School and bus schedules shift back by 120 minutes. This is frequently used when morning fog or localized flooding makes early travel dangerous.
Early Dismissal	Students are sent home before the usual time, often to ensure buses are off the road before a storm intensifies.
Asynchronous Day	No live instruction; students work independently on pre-assigned tasks.

Why Decisions Vary by District

It is common to see Virginia Beach schools open while Suffolk or Isle of Wight are closed. This is because:

Rural vs. Urban Roads: Rural districts often have many unpaved or narrow backroads that take longer to clear or drain.
The Bridge-Tunnel Factor: For districts where staff must commute across the HRBT or Monitor-Merrimac, high winds can trigger bridge restrictions that prevent teachers from reaching their schools.
Bus Fleet Safety: Buses are high-profile vehicles; if sustained winds exceed 45 mph, most districts will pull them off the road for safety.

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WVEC, virtual and VHF digital channel 13, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Hampton, Virginia, United States. The station is owned by Tegna Inc.-Wikipedia