Due to the threat of hazardous weather conditions moving into the area this evening, G. W. Carver Elementary School will dismiss at 2 p.m. today, and J. E. Johnson Elementary School and Jefferson Davis County High School will dismiss at 2:15 p.m. Staff will be dismissed at 3 p.m.

According to JDC Emergency Management Director Jocelyn Ragsdale, severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening as a strong storm system moves through the area. Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes will be possible especially along the Highway 84 corridor.