JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Multiple school districts in Northeast Florida counties announced that they are closing this week due to the expected impact of Hurricane Idalia.
- Duval County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Baker County will close schools Wednesday and Thursday.
- Bradford will close its schools on Wednesday.
- Columbia County schools said in a release that schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for students, teachers and staff. Both Clay and St. Johns County said that its schools will be closed Wednesday.
- Nassau County and Alachua County schools are closing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Putnam County schools will close on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Flagler County schools will close on Wednesday
- Union County schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday.
- In Georgia, Camden County, Glynn County and Ware County will all close schools Wednesday.
- Among private schools, Episcopal announced that all three of its campuses will be closed Wednesday. Bolles will close Wednesday. Providence will close Wednesday and Thursday. The Diocese of St. Augustine announced a slew of closures for its Catholic schools in Alachua, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Nassau and St. Johns counties. Those closures include schools Bishop Kenny, Bishop Snyder and St. Joseph.
- For local colleges, the University of North Florida also announced its closure on Tuesday and Wednesday. UNF said it plans to resume normal operations on Thursday. Keiser University will be closed on Wednesday.
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Public school closures for Hurricane Idalia
| County | Closed | When |
|---|---|---|
| Alachua | Yes | Tuesday-Wednesday |
| Baker County | Yes | Wednesday-Thursday |
| Bradford County | Yes | Wednesday |
| Camden County | Yes | Wednesday |
| Charlton County | N/A | N/A |
| Clay County | Yes | Wednesday |
| Columbia County | Yes | Tuesday-Wednesday |
| Duval County | Yes | Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday |
| Flagler County | Yes | Wednesday |
| Glynn County | Yes | Wednesday |
| Nassau County | Yes | Tuesday-Wednesday |
| Pierce County | N/A | N/A |
| Putnam County | Yes | Wednesday-Thursday |
| St. Johns County | Yes | Wednesday |
| Suwannee County | Yes | Tuesday-Wednesday |
| Union County | Yes | Wednesday-Thursday |
| Ware County | Yes | Thursday |
The National Hurricane Center predicts Idalia will become a Category 3 hurricane before it makes landfall in Florida.
The area is expected to feel the effects of the storm, which is expected to become a hurricane before it makes landfall, on Wednesday morning.
Private school closures for Hurricane Idalia
| School | Closed | When |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption | Yes | Wednesday |
| Bishop Kenny | Yes | Wednesday |
| Bishop Snyder | Yes | Wednesday |
| Bolles | Yes | Wednesday |
| Cathedral Parish/Early Learning Center | Yes | Wednesday |
| Christ The King | Yes | Wednesday |
| Episcopal | Yes | Wednesday |
| Palmer Catholic Academy | Yes | Wednesday |
| Parsons Christian | Yes | Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday |
| Providence | Yes | Wednesday-Thursday |
| St. Joseph Academy | Yes | Wednesday |
| Trinity Christian | Yes | Wednesday |
All of Jacksonville’s city offices will also be closed for non-essential personnel on Tuesday and Wednesday, Deegan announced.
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