Schools in parts of Ohio enacted delays Wednesday morning due to dense fog, while severe weather caused closures and schedule changes for parishes in Louisiana. Visibility dropped in some areas impacting morning commutes.
In Ohio, Bellevue City Schools and Port Clinton City Schools announced two-hour delays. Weather conditions included patchy fog primarily in western communities. Visibility in some places was reduced to a quarter-mile.
Further west in the state, Benjamin Logan Schools near Miami Valley also delayed classes by two hours for the same reason. Superintendent John Scheu had posted information regarding the change. Find local school status HERE.
Meanwhile, parishes in the Baton Rouge area of Louisiana faced severe weather and flash flood warnings. This prompted some school systems to alter their daily operations.
St. Mary Parish announced students in grades 9-12 would switch to remote learning for Wednesday. Iberville Parish public schools and offices closed completely.
Severe weather swept through the state, bringing heavy rain and flooding concerns to the region. Local authorities issued warnings as water levels rose. Check the latest local conditions here.
Information on area school changes was compiled by local news staff covering the weather impacts. Updates on the closures and delays were provided throughout the morning. Find additional information on area status online.