Hurricane Michael: Charlotte Schools Close Ahead Of Storm

CHARLOTTE, NC — There will be no school Thursday for students or staff at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the school district announced Wednesday evening.

“The safety of our students and staff are top priority,” CMS said in a statement. “A strong storm system moving into the area tonight is predicted by experts to cause dangerously high winds, flash floods, unsafe travel conditions and possible long transportation delays for families, students and staff.

“The district recognizes the impact of school closings on families in the community and made this decision in consultation with law enforcement and weather experts, city and county leaders and other area school districts,” is said.

CMS will announce its decision about the school schedule for Friday, Oct. 12 through direct phone calls, social media, the CMS website and area media outlets, it said.

North Carolina’s governor, Roy Cooper, signed an executive order Wednesday declaring a state of emergency in the state.

“I’m taking action to get North Carolina ready for Hurricane Michael, and I encourage people across our state to get ready as well,” Cooper said Thursday. “Make no mistake—Hurricane Michael is a dreadful storm, and it poses serious risks to North Carolina.”

SEE ALSO:

• Hurricane Michael: NC Waits As ‘Monstrous’ Storm Slams Florida
• ‘Hurricane Weary’ North Carolina Bracing For Michael's Rain
• Governor Declares State Of Emergency For NC Ahead Of Hurricane
• Hurricane Michael: NC State Fair Opening Delayed A Day

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