Once again, the Chattahoochee Valley is under the gun for severe weather. Tornadoes aren’t out of the question, but damaging straight-line winds appear to be an even bigger threat. When a major cold front clashes with temperatures in the upper 70’s, it’s the perfect setup for severe thunderstorms.
School closings for Monday, March 16:
Clay County Schools
Harris County Schools
Marion County Schools
Muscogee County Schools
Meriwether County Schools-Virtual Day*
Randolph County Schools
Schley County Schools
St. Anne Pacelli Catholic School
Troup County Schools
Waverly Hall Christian Academy
Delay until Noon:
Columbus State University
Schools with two-hour delays:
Barbour County Schools
Glenwood Christian
Lee County, Alabama
The U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Benning issued a Weather Alert message and has referred a list of phone numbers for any issues for military families on post.
- Housing maintenance: 706-685-3929 or 706-626-2002
- Facilities maintenance: 706-545-2135
- Power outages: Report to your maintenance office.
Please check with your local schools which may not be listed in a county school district. Currently, the greatest threat of severe weather appears to be between 3:00 am and 10:00 am. On Monday night through Tuesday morning, a Freeze Warning is in effect for much of our area.
