TAMPA, Fla. β The Tampa Bay area is preparing to feel the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene β which is set to become Hurricane Helene by midweek.
In preparation for the incoming tropical weather, local school districts have announced some closures and cancellations.
Here's a running list of cancellations for Tampa Bay area classes and after-school activities.
Citrus County Schools
Citrus County Schools will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27. Schools will have a half-day on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
After-school programs and extra-curricular activities are canceled for all three days.
Hardee County Schools
Hardee County schools will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26, with plans to reopen on Friday, Sept. 27, if the weather permits.
Hernando County Schools
Hernando County schools and district offices will close on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and remain closed through Friday.
All after-school activities, including YMCA and Boys & Girls Club, will also be canceled on those days.
"After we know more about the storm's potential impact to our community, we will make a determination as to reopening schools on Friday," the school district wrote.
Highlands County Schools
Highlands County schools will have a normal two-hour release school day and normal extracurriculars on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Schools will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26, and reopen for a normal schedule on Friday, Sept. 27.
Hillsborough County Schools
Hillsborough County Schools will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 25, Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27. That includes all after-school activities, programs and athletics.
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26. Schools will be in session on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
After-school activities are canceled on Wednesday and Thursday for shelter preparation.
Pinellas County Schools
Pinellas County schools will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Thursday, Sept. 26. All sports and after-school activities are also canceled for Wednesday and Thursday.
Polk County Schools
After monitoring Helene's forecast, Polk County Public Schools will cancel class on Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27. As of Tuesday afternoon, the county says it plans "to resume normal operations" on Monday, Sept. 30.
Manatee County Schools
Manatee County schools will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday Sept. 26. That includes after-school activities and athletics.
Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota County Schools will be closed from Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Sept. 27. This includes all after-school activities.
Schools will be preparing to serve as emergency evacuation shelters.