WVUE-FOX 8 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When severe weather, infrastructure issues, or unexpected emergencies strike Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi, WVUE-FOX 8 New Orleans is the primary resource for families to find real-time updates on school closures and delays.

Here is the latest information on how to stay informed and the current status of New Orleans area schools.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Access the FOX 8 Closing List

FOX 8 provides several automated tools to ensure you get the latest information as soon as it is reported by school superintendents:

The Online “Closings” Page: Visit fox8live.com/weather/closings for a live, searchable database of every school, daycare, and university in the Greater New Orleans area.
The FOX 8 Weather App: You can download the FOX 8 Weather App (available on iOS and Android) and opt-in for “School Alert” push notifications. This is the fastest way to know if your specific parish has called for a delay.
On-Air News Ticker: During morning broadcasts (starting at 4:30 AM) and evening news, look for the scrolling ticker at the bottom of your screen.

Common Closure Terms Explained

When checking the FOX 8 list, you may see the following statuses:

Closed: No school for students; campuses are shuttered. Usually includes the cancellation of all sports and after-school programs.
Delayed Start: Most common during heavy morning fog or “hard freeze” events. Typically, this is a 2-hour delay, meaning if school usually starts at 8:00 AM, it will begin at 10:00 AM.
Virtual Learning Day: In some cases, schools may pivot to remote instruction to avoid using a “snow day” or makeup day later in the year.
Early Dismissal: Used when severe weather (like a hurricane or severe storm line) is expected to hit during afternoon bus routes.

Pro-Tip for Parents

Decisions regarding school closures are typically made by 5:00 AM. If you wake up to severe weather, tune in to FOX 8 News immediately. Superintendents coordinate directly with the FOX 8 weather team to determine if road conditions—particularly bridge closures like the Causeway or the Crescent City Connection—will make bus travel unsafe.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Louisiana from WVUE-FOX 8 News. FOX 8 is your choice for news, entertainment and social fun.

WVUE-DT, virtual channel 8, is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia