Charlotte area school districts closed Monday due to potential severe weather

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — We’re tracking potential severe weather moving into the Charlotte area Monday morning, which could bring storms, possible tornadoes and damaging winds.
The potential for strong and severe storms is increasing in the area, which is currently at Increased Risk due to severe weather. These potential storms could produce damaging winds and possible tornadoes, which are of greatest concern.
Due to the forecast, local school districts are adjusting their schedules to Monday, March. 16:
North Carolina
Anson County Schools – Non-Student Day (Closed to Employees)
Ashe County Public Schools – Early Expulsion
Cabarrus County Schools – Distance Learning
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – Closed
Newton-Conover Schools – Closed
Richmond County Schools – Closed
Rowan-Salisbury Schools – Closed
Stanley County Schools – Closed
Union County Public Schools – Remote
South Carolina
Chester County Schools – Closed
Chesterfield County Schools – Distance Learning
Clover School District – Remote Learning
Fort Mill Schools – Closed
Lancaster County School District – Closed
Rock Hill Schools – Closed
York School District – Distance Learning
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