WAFB Channel 9 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather threatens Southeast Louisiana, WAFB Channel 9 is the primary source for school closings, delays, and safety updates. Whether it’s the threat of flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, or rare freezing temperatures, staying informed is critical for families across the Greater Baton Rouge area.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the WAFB Closing List

WAFB provides multiple ways to check if your child’s school is impacted. The list is updated in real-time as superintendents and school heads notify the station.

WAFB 9News App: The fastest way to get updates. You can enable push notifications specifically for “Breaking News” and “Weather” to get alerts sent directly to your phone.
The “Red Box” on Air: During severe weather events, look for the red ticker at the bottom of your TV screen on Channel 9. It will scroll through parishes in alphabetical order.
WAFB.com: The official website maintains a dedicated “Closings” tab during active weather events.

Understanding School Schedules

In Louisiana, weather decisions often depend on the “flashiness” of the rain—how quickly streets flood—and the timing of wind threats for high-profile school buses.

Status	Impact on Families
Early Dismissal	Schools release students 2–4 hours early. After-school care and athletics are typically canceled.
Virtual Learning Day	Physical campuses are closed, but students are expected to log in for remote instruction.
Closed	No school and no virtual requirements. Often used if widespread power outages are expected.

Parishes Covered by WAFB

WAFB 9News provides closing information for a wide range of parishes, including:

East Baton Rouge & West Baton Rouge
Ascension
Livingston
Iberville
East & West Feliciana
Pointe Coupee
St. Helena & Tangipahoa

Safety Reminder

Superintendents usually aim to make closure decisions by 5:00 AM for morning cancellations, or by 11:00 AM for early afternoon dismissals. If no announcement has been made through WAFB or your district’s official channels, you should assume school is proceeding as scheduled.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Louisiana from WAFB Channel 9. WAFB 9News is Louisiana’s News Channel, servicing breaking news, weather and traffic coverage for Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge and more.

WAFB, virtual and VHF digital channel 9, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia