WBRC FOX6 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather strikes Central Alabama, WBRC FOX6 News is the primary resource for parents and employees to track school closings, early dismissals, and delayed openings. As the “First Alert Weather” leader for Birmingham and the surrounding areas, the station provides multiple ways to stay informed.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Get Real-Time Alerts

To ensure you don’t miss a last-minute update, WBRC offers several digital tools that provide information faster than a traditional television broadcast:

1. The WBRC 6 News App

The most reliable way to receive instant notifications is the WBRC 6 News App.

Push Notifications: Enable “Breaking News” and “Weather Alerts” to get school closing alerts sent directly to your lock screen.
Live Stream: You can watch the “Good Day Alabama” morning team live from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM to hear the latest calls as they happen.

2. The Online Closing Dashboard

For a complete, searchable list of every school, daycare, and church closure, visit the WBRC Closings Page. The list is organized alphabetically and includes:

The School/Organization Name
The Status (Closed, 2-Hour Delay, or Early Dismissal)
The Reason (Ice, Snow, Power Outage, etc.)

Understanding the “First Alert” System

WBRC’s First Alert Weather team—led by Chief Meteorologist Wes Wyatt—often issues a “First Alert Day” 24 to 48 hours before an event. When you see this designation, it serves as a signal that school schedule changes are highly likely.

Term	Meaning for Families
First Alert Day	Prepare for potential disruptions; check your child’s school social media that evening.
2-Hour Delay	School and bus routes start 120 minutes later than normal. No breakfast is typically served.
Virtual Learning Day	The physical campus is closed, but students are expected to log in for remote assignments.

Pro-Tip: If you are a school administrator or business owner, you can register your organization with the WBRC “Storm Center” to self-report closings using a unique ID code and password.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Alabama from WBRC FOX6 News. WBRC FOX6 is Central Alabama’s breaking news and First Alert Weather forecast leader for Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden, Anniston, Cullman, and Shelby County.

WBRC, virtual channel 6 (UHF digital channel 29), is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television. WBRC’s studios and transmitter are located atop Red Mountain, between Vulcan Trail and Valley View Drive, in southeastern Birmingham. -Wikipedia