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UPDATED: The Shelby County and Hoover school systems have closed all of their schools for Monday, March 31, due to the threat of inclement weather.
Initially, Hoover school officials announced Hoover schools would operate on a three-hour delayed schedule, but additional guidance from the National Weather Service indicated the inclement weather would impact transportation times, leading Hoover school officials to go ahead and close school for the entire day.
Additionally, all Jefferson State Community College campuses will not open until 10 a.m.
The National Weather Service indicated a risk for severe thunderstorms across central Alabama between late Sunday night through Monday afternoon, including potential tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail. The greatest risk for the Birmingham area is between 6 and 10 a.m.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 7:50 a.m. on Monday, March 31.
