Will There Be School Tomorrow? (Mar 24, 2026)

Today, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, is not a US Federal Holiday. However, it is a peak week for Spring Break across the country. Major districts in Mississippi (Laurel), Illinois (Fox River Grove), and parts of California and Florida are currently closed for the week.

Travel Alert: For families on Spring Break, please remain vigilant of changing weather patterns as you travel through transition zones between the cold North and the warming South.

Current Risk Map: Top 3 Danger Zones

1. Hawaii (O‘ahu & Big Island): 🔴 Flash Flood Warning. Radar indicates extremely heavy rain (2–4 inches per hour) over Windward O‘ahu and the east side of the Big Island. Streams are rising rapidly, and Ocean Safety urges residents to stay out of the water due to dangerous runoff and debris.

2. Central & Southern Plains (TX, OK, KS): 🟡 Severe Weather Alert. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the NWS is monitoring a multi-day storm setup. Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible this afternoon as a strong front clashes with moist Gulf air.

3. The Northeast (Maine): 🔴 Public Safety/Boil Water Advisory. A major water main break in Lewiston, Maine, has resulted in a city-wide boil water order. This has led to immediate school closures and impacts on local infrastructure.

District News & Announcements

• Lewiston Public Schools (ME): Most schools remain CLOSED or on modified schedules due to the ongoing Boil Water Order and street flooding near Orange and Webster Streets.

• Prince William County (VA): Note that while schools are open today, a scheduled teacher workday (no school for students) is approaching on April 6.

• DC Public Schools (DCPS): Reminder that following weather-related changes earlier this month, March 12 was converted to an instructional day, but Friday, March 13 remains a “Wellness Day” (no school).

• Mississippi (Bolivar & Amite Counties): Several local water associations (Town of Shaw, Coles Water) remain under long-term Boil Water Advisories. Schools in these zones are currently using bottled water protocols.

• FAFSA Reminder: High school seniors are encouraged to finalize their FAFSA applications this week as state-level priority deadlines approach.

Current Risk Map

1. Hawaii Islands: Flash Flooding and dangerous surf.

2. Central Plains: Tornado and severe thunderstorm potential.

3. Maine Interior: Infrastructure failure and water safety risks.

Travel Impact

The Flash Flood Warnings in Hawaii have made several coastal roads near Waialua and Hale‘iwa impassable; emergency crews are requesting that non-residents avoid these areas to prevent traffic congestion. In the Central Plains, school bus drivers should be alert for sudden crosswinds and low visibility during the afternoon dismissal window.

Daily School Status Checker – Is My School Open Today?

Daily School Status Checker – Is My School Open Today? link is here: https://www.schools-closings.com/daily-school-status-checker/ Check your school’s status in real-time based on current weather conditions. Our Daily School Status Checker analyzes National Weather Service data to help students and parents determine if schools are likely open, delayed, or closed today. Simply enter your zip code below to see current weather conditions, active alerts, and school status predictions for your area. Updated in real-time throughout the day.

Actionable Safety Tip

Flash Flood Safety: If you encounter a flooded road, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet and 12 inches to sweep a car away. This is especially critical in O‘ahu today, where runoff can be deceptively deep in valley roads.