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Okaloosa County schools closed Tuesday due to potential severe weather

After consulting with Okaloosa County Director of Public Safety Patrick Maddox, the Okaloosa County School District is cancelling after school activities today and closing schools Tuesday, January 9th in the […]

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After consulting with Okaloosa County Director of Public Safety Patrick Maddox, the Okaloosa County School District is cancelling after school activities today and closing schools Tuesday, January 9th in the best interest of the safety of students and staff.

There is an Enhanced Risk for severe weather that will produce strong thunderstorms, severe winds with gusts up to 70 mph, and the possibility of tornadoes in the EF2+ category. Wind gusts later this afternoon and this evening will approach 40 mph.

Today, Monday, January 8
– School will release at regular time
– No after school activities including extracurricular activities and tutoring
– Schools with daycare will communicate with parents about pickup

Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9
– School Closed
– No before or after school activities including extracurricular activities, tutoring, and daycare

Okaloosa Schools will resume on Wednesday, January 10.

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