ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay-area school districts are announcing closures ahead of impacts from Hurricane Idalia.
The storm remains on track to impact the region as early as Tuesday, with impacts ranging from a "life-threatening" storm surge, strong winds and heavy rainfall.
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See the list of affected school districts below. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Citrus County
"Due to the ongoing coastal impact in our county of Hurricane Idalia, many of our schools are continuing to be used as shelters. As a result, school will be cancelled tomorrow, Thursday, August 31st.
After the next high tide this afternoon, we will have more information from the Emergency Management Officials regarding the closure of shelters and a projected date of school reopening.
Once the school district executive team have received more information, we will let families know. Please take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and your family's safety."
Hardee County
Hardee County School leaders say all schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of anticipated impacts from Idalia. Shelters at school buildings will open at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
This includes Hardee Junior High School and Hilltop Elementary School for the general population and Bowling Green Elementary School as a pet shelter.
The district says it plans to reopen classes on Thursday.
Highlands County
Information regarding school closures in this county will be updated here when it becomes available.
Hernando County
The Hernando County School District will close schools and most district offices Monday through Wednesday. This is necessary because several schools will serve as shelters for residents.
All Pasco-Hernando State College campuses will be closed and classes canceled on Tuesday and Wednesday. Normal operations are expected to resume on Thursday unless otherwise notified. Campuses will be open and classes will continue on Monday.
Catholic schools and buildings operated by the Diocese of St. Petersburg will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. This includes Catholic schools and Early Childhood Centers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties.
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. This is in order to use school buildings as shelters. The closure includes canceling all classes, after-school programs and extra-curricular activities, school leaders say.
District leaders say schools are anticipated to resume normal operations on Thursday.
Catholic schools and buildings operated by the Diocese of St. Petersburg will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. This includes Catholic schools and Early Childhood Centers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties.
Hillsborough Community College will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
The University of South Florida is canceling classes and closing all campuses on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The University of Tampa is also following along with this timeline for reopening after closing its campus on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Manatee County
Manatee County School District leaders say all schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
All extracurricular activities and athletic events, including "Extended Day" programs, will end at 6 p.m. Monday.
Pasco County
Pasco County Schools will close on Tuesday and Wednesday. Regular school hours are expected to resume on Thursday.
The course includes after-school enrichment programs, including PLACE, DETLA and STAR.
Catholic schools and buildings operated by the Diocese of St. Petersburg will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. This includes Catholic schools and Early Childhood Centers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties.
Pinellas County
Pinellas County Schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Additionally, all sports and school activities for both Tuesday and Wednesday will be canceled.
Catholic schools and buildings operated by the Diocese of St. Petersburg will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. This includes Catholic schools and Early Childhood Centers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties.
St. Petersburg College campuses will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Polk County
Polk County Schools announced all after-school programs and sports activities will be canceled Tuesday.
All schools and district offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday.
Sarasota County
Sarasota County Schools announced schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and all after-school activities are canceled, as well.
Activities taking place on Monday will go on planned.
Classes at the New College of Florida are canceled Tuesday.