WJHG-TV Latest School Closings and Delays

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As a primary source for Northwest Florida and parts of Alabama, WJHG-TV (NewsChannel 7) provides real-time updates on school schedule changes during severe weather, hurricanes, or infrastructure emergencies.

For residents in Panama City, Bay County, and surrounding areas, staying tuned to WJHG’s “First Alert” system is the fastest way to know if schools are operating on a normal schedule.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Get Real-Time Alerts from WJHG

When severe weather strikes the Panhandle, updates can happen at any hour. WJHG offers several ways to track these changes:

1. The WJHG News & Weather Apps

The most reliable way to get instant info is through the WJHG News App and the WJHG First Alert Weather App.

Push Notifications: Enable “Breaking News” and “Severe Weather” alerts to receive school closure notifications directly on your lock screen.
Live Stream: If you lose power but have cell service, you can watch the live broadcast for the “closing ticker” at the bottom of the screen.

2. The On-Air Closing Ticker

During active weather events, WJHG runs a continuous crawl at the bottom of the television screen. It is organized alphabetically by county and includes:

Public School Districts
Private Schools & Daycares
Government Office Closures

3. Digital “Closings” Page

You can visit the dedicated Closings & Delays section on WJHG.com. This page is updated manually by the newsroom as soon as a district superintendent or college president makes an official announcement.

Understanding the “First Alert” Categories

WJHG’s First Alert Weather team uses specific terminology to describe the severity of conditions that might lead to a school delay:

Status	Likely Reason	Impact
Early Release	Incoming afternoon storms/hurricanes	Students dismissed 2-4 hours early to ensure buses clear roads before high winds arrive.
Delayed Start	Morning fog or overnight ice	Typically a 2-hour delay to allow for better visibility or for roads to be inspected.
Closed	Severe threat or power outages	School is canceled; extracurricular activities and sports are usually canceled as well.

Pro-Tip: In Northwest Florida, the most common reason for school closures is high wind speeds. School buses cannot safely cross bridges (like the Hathaway Bridge) if sustained winds exceed 35-40 mph.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Florida from WJHG-TV. NewsChannel 7 is Northwest Florida’s news leader.

WJHG-TV, virtual channel 7, is a dual NBC/CW+-affiliated television station licensed to Panama City, Florida, United States. Owned by Gray Television. -Wikipedia

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