Here's what we're hearing from Acadiana school systems about the stormy weather forecast for this week:
ACADIA PARISH
Acadia Parish will be monitoring the weather closely. We will participate in the National Weather Center call tomorrow morning and will advise regarding any school closures or cancellation of events after that call.
IBERIA PARISH
Iberia is monitoring the developing situation closely. We intend to participate in the 10 AM briefing scheduled for Tuesday morning with the National Weather Center - Lake Charles. We will have better data to make projections after that time.
LAFAYETTE PARISH
From LPSS: The National Weather Service – Lake Charles and local meteorologists are forecasting significant rainfall starting Tuesday evening, with the heaviest rain expected overnight into Wednesday morning. Flooding is possible due to already swollen rivers and tributaries. School will be in session on Tuesday, but all Tuesday evening events are postponed and will be rescheduled. No decision has been made yet about school on Wednesday. An updated forecast will be available Tuesday morning. Families will be notified no later than noon on Tuesday via J-Campus and LPSS social media.
From LRCA: The National Weather Service is forecasting significant rainfall starting Tuesday evening with heaviest rain expected overnight into Wednesday morning. School will be in session on Tuesday, May 6th, with aftercare and all evening events cancelled. Families will be notified by noon Tuesday regarding Wednesday school session. If safety and flooding concerns persist into Wednesday, May 7th, LRCA will schedule a remote virtual learning day within our Schoology platform. We will notify families as soon as we have updated weather forecasts.
ST. MARTIN PARISH
St. Martin Parish officials are closely monitoring the weather forecasts and will update families on any developments as the need arises. We ask that families also monitor local newscast for additional information on weather conditions.
ST. MARY PARISH
St. Mary Parish plans to participate in tomorrow's briefing call to support the district's response moving forward.
