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With Tropical Storm Nicholas Looming, Houston ISD Announces Closure For Tuesday
Houston ISD officials announced that after-school activities and sports are canceled Monday and that buildings should be empty after 5 p.m.
HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Independent School District announced Monday morning that school will be canceled for all its campuses Tuesday because of the risk of flooding presented by Tropical Storm Nicholas.
In a statement on the Houston ISD website, school officials announced that all after-school activities and sporting events are canceled for Monday and that people should not be in schools and school district buildings after 5 p.m.
Classes, both in-person and virtual, are canceled for Tuesday, when all offices and schools will be closed. Students will not be required to make up the missed school day.
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According to National Weather Service Houston, Harris County is under a tropical storm warning and a flash flood watch. Parts of southeastern Harris County are under a storm surge warning.
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Rainfall totals from Nicholas are expected to be between 8 and 16 inches with up to 20 inches possible in some locations.
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities and sporting events are cancelled today Monday, Sept 13. In addition, in-person & virtual classes are canceled on Tuesday Sept. 14 and offices and schools will be closed on Tuesday. More info: https://t.co/7hIAJ9NY9A pic.twitter.com/wGE5f62a3S
— Houston ISD (@HoustonISD) September 13, 2021
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