WVTM 13 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather strikes Central Alabama, staying informed about school schedules is critical for the safety of students and families. WVTM 13 Birmingham provides a comprehensive tracking system to keep you updated on the latest closings and delays across the region.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with WVTM 13

WVTM 13 utilizes several platforms to broadcast real-time information as soon as school districts and local officials make a decision.

Official Closing List: The most direct way to see the status of your district is by visiting the WVTM 13 School Closings page. This list is updated instantly as schools report their status.
The WVTM 13 App: For mobile users, the WVTM 13 app offers push notifications for breaking news and weather alerts. You can customize these alerts to ensure you are the first to know if your local district is delayed or closed.
On-Air Broadcasts: During severe weather events, look for the “scroller” or ticker at the bottom of your television screen during regular programming and news broadcasts.
Social Media: Follow WVTM 13 on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for rapid-fire updates and live streams from the Storm Team 13 meteorologists.

What the Labels Mean

When checking the list, you will typically find the following categories:

Closed: All classes and school-related activities are canceled for the day.
Delayed: School will begin later than usual (typically 2 or 3 hours). Bus routes are pushed back by the same amount of time.
Early Dismissal: Students will be sent home earlier than the scheduled time to avoid incoming weather or hazardous road conditions.
Virtual Learning Day: While physical buildings are closed, students are expected to participate in classes online.

Why Schools Delay or Close

Decisions are often made in the early morning hours—usually between 4:30 AM and 6:00 AM—based on the latest data from Storm Team 13. Key factors include:

Road Conditions: Monitoring for “black ice,” flooding, or debris that could make school bus travel dangerous.
Temperature: Extreme cold or wind chills that make waiting at bus stops unsafe for children.
Building Safety: Ensuring school facilities have power, water, and functioning heating systems.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Alabama from WVTM 13. WVTM 13, your home for central Alabama breaking news, sports and weather – the NBC affiliate serving Central Alabama – Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Anniston.

WVTM-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 13, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The station is owned by the Hearst Television subsidiary of Hearst Communications. – Wikipedia

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