WHNT Latest School Closings and Delays

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In the Tennessee Valley, severe weather can move in quickly, making it vital for families to have a reliable source for school schedule changes. WHNT News 19, North Alabama’s “Weather Authority,” provides a comprehensive system for tracking school closings and delays across the region.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check WHNT 19 Closings

WHNT 19 updates their database the moment a school official confirms a change. You can monitor these updates through:

WHNT Closings & Delays Page: The most direct way to see the full list is via whnt.com/closings. The list is alphabetized and searchable by county or school name.
WHNT Live Alert 19 App: This specialized weather app (available on iOS and Android) allows you to set “push” alerts for severe weather warnings that often precede school closure announcements.
The Morning Show Ticker: During News 19 This Morning (4:30 AM – 7:00 AM), the station runs a continuous scroll of every reported closing, delay, and early dismissal in the viewing area.

Understanding Alabama’s eLearning Days

In recent years, North Alabama districts have increasingly shifted from “Snow Days” to eLearning Days.

If a school is “Closed / eLearning”: The physical campus is shut, but students are expected to complete assignments via Google Classroom or Schoology.
If a school is “Closed”: This typically means a traditional day off with no remote requirements, often used if power outages are widespread.

Key Coverage Areas

WHNT 19 covers a broad geography. When checking the list, be sure to look for your specific district within these categories:

Alabama Counties: Madison, Morgan, Limestone, Lawrence, Colbert, Lauderdale, Franklin, Cullman, Marshall, Jackson, and DeKalb.
Tennessee Counties: Lincoln, Franklin, and Giles.

Why the Decision is Made

The decision to delay or close school in the Tennessee Valley is often made by 5:00 AM. Superintendents coordinate with the WHNT Weather Authority team to evaluate:

Tornado Watches/Warnings: If a warning is active during bus transit times, schools will almost always delay.
Flash Flooding: Heavy spring rains often wash out rural roads in Jackson and Marshall counties, leading to isolated delays even if it isn’t “snowing.”

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. WHNT is North Alabama’s Local News Leader & Weather Authority, covering breaking news & supporting our community.

WHNT-TV, virtual and UHF digital channel 19, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Huntsville, Alabama, United States and serving North Alabama’s Tennessee Valley. The station is owned by Nexstar Media Group, as part of a duopoly with Florence-licensed CW affiliate WHDF (channel 15). -Wikipedia