A Hurricane Warning has been issued for Tallahassee and surrounding areas. The National Weather Service forecasts tropical storm force winds starting Thursday afternoon, with potential gusts up to 55 mph. Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 61 of Florida’s 67 counties.
- School Closures:
- Leon County Schools: Closing early on Wednesday and canceling classes on Thursday and Friday.
- Franklin County Schools: Closed from Wednesday to Friday.
- Madison County Schools: Closed on Thursday and Friday, with all afterschool activities canceled starting Wednesday.
- Tallahassee State College: Canceling classes and closing campus from Wednesday to Friday.
- Florida A&M University: Closing campus from Wednesday to Friday, with classes canceled from Tuesday afternoon through Friday.
- Florida State University: Campus closures starting Wednesday, with plans to reopen on Monday.
- Event Cancellations:
- Blessing of the Animals at St. John’s Episcopal Church, scheduled for Saturday, September 28.
- Event Postponements:
- Grand Celebration for the Completion of the Capital Cascades Trail Segment 3: Rescheduled.
- FAMU Football Game: Saturday’s home opener against Alabama A&M postponed to November 29.
- Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor’s Neighborhood Safety Meetings: Rescheduled.
- LeMoyne Arts: Halcyon Days: Opening reception rescheduled to October 1.
- Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert rescheduled to October 26-27.
Stay safe and keep an eye on local updates for more information.