North Texas Districts Cancel After-School Activities Because of Severe Weather Threat

North Texas school districts decided not to take any chances as heavy rain, damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes are possible Thursday afternoon and evening.

All eyes are on a powerful storm system moving into North Texas from the west.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center shows a moderate risk for severe weather from eastern Dallas County to the east of the Metroplex.

Many North Texas school districts decided to cancel after-school activities to ensure student safety.

A comprehensive list of all districts with closings or delayed starts can be found here.

Dallas ISD will dismiss on schedule and buses will run their normal routes, but after-school and evening activities, programs and athletic events are canceled.

(1/2) All after-school and evening activities, practices, programs, and athletic events are canceled today, March 2, 2023 due to anticipated severe weather. pic.twitter.com/p7yz42q2Pl

— Dallas ISD (@dallasschools) March 2, 2023

Fort Worth ISD also canceled all after-school activities for Thursday.

The Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) has canceled all after-school activities scheduled for Thursday, March 2, due to inclement weather conditions, prioritizing the safety of students and staff. pic.twitter.com/BRvVlgZ9RT

— Fort Worth Independent School District (@FortWorthISD) March 2, 2023