Houston ISD Closed Tuesday Because Of Tropical Storm Nicholas

Houston TX

13 September, 2021

12:04 PM

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HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Independent School District announced Monday morning that school will be canceled for all its campuses Tuesday because of the risk of flooding presented by Tropical Storm Nicholas. In a statement on the Houston ISD website, school officials announced that all after-school activities and sporting events are canceled for Monday and that people should not be in schools and school district buildings after 5 p.m. Classes, both in-person and virtual, are canceled for Tuesday, when all offices and schools will be closed. Students will not be required to make up the missed school day. Live in Houston? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. According to National Weather Service Houston, Harris County is under a tropical storm warning and a flash flood watch. Parts of southeastern Harris County are under a storm surge warning. Rainfall totals from Nicholas are expected to be between 8 and 16 inches with up to 20 inches possible in some locations. UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities and sporting events are cancelled today Monday, Sept 13. In addition, in-person & virtual classes are canceled on Tuesday Sept. 14 and offices and schools will be closed on Tuesday. More info: https://t.co/7hIAJ9NY9A pic.twitter.com/wGE5f62a3S— Houston ISD (@HoustonISD) September 13, 2021