MACON, Ga. — The 13WMAZ weather team officially issued a Weather Impact Alert on Tuesday for all of Thursday and Friday morning, as Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Central Georgia.
The storm is expected to grow into a Category 3 hurricane when it makes landfall and remain as a Category 1 hurricane when it reaches Central Georgia
As such, counties are beginning to announce school closures. As more are announced, 13WMAZ will update this story.
Full Updated List of Cancellations
County: Wheeler
- Cancellation Dates: Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27
- School will be closed on both days "due to anticipated heavy rains and winds" from Hurricane Helene.
- School will be back to normal for students and staff on Monday, Sept. 30
County: Wilcox
- Cancellation Dates: Letting out early Thursday, Sept. 26, closed on Friday, Sept. 27
- School will dismiss early at 1 p.m. on Thursday due to "possible inclement weather"
- Schools will be closed all day on Friday
RELATED: Showers and storms from an approaching front today, but the effects from Helene will begin Thursday