Dozens of Greater New Orleans schools close after severe weather event

Posted: May 17, 2024 / 07:36 AM EDT

Updated: May 17, 2024 / 09:01 AM EDT

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Dozens of schools closed Friday, May 17 after severe weather conditions swept through Southeast Louisiana Thursday night.

Jefferson Parish

A.C. Alexander, Birney, GT Woods, Greenlawn, Hazel Park, Benson, Bonnabel, Bissonet, Keller, Schneckenburger, Bunche, Audubon and Chateau Estates will be closed Friday.

St. John the Baptist Parish

All St. John Public Schools will be virtual, and offices will be closed.

St. Charles Parish

Harry Hurst Middle School, Carver Early Learning Center, East Bank Head Start Center and Eual J. Landry Educational Programs Center will be closed Friday.

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