Charlotte area school districts closed Monday due to potential severe weather

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — We are tracking a potential severe weather system moving towards the Charlotte area that could bring thunderstorms, possible tornadoes and damaging winds Monday morning.

There is growing potential for strong, severe storms with the region currently under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather. These potential storms may bring damaging winds and possible spin-up tornadoes, being the greatest concern.

Due to the forecast, local school districts are adjusting their schedules for Monday, March. 16:

North Carolina

Anson County Schools – Non-Student Day (Closed for employees)

Ashe County Public Schools – Early Dismissal

Cabarrus County Schools – Remote Learning

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – Closed

Newton-Conover Schools – Closed

Richmond County Schools – Closed

Rowan-Salisbury Schools – Closed

Stanly County Schools – Closed

Union County Public Schools – Remote

South Carolina

Chester County Schools – Closed

Chesterfield County Schools – Remote Learning

Clover School District – Remote Learning

Fort Mill Schools – Closed

Lancaster County School District – Closed

Rock Hill Schools – Closed

York School District – Remote Learning

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