High Winds prompt early dismissal for River Country schools

AUBURN-Due to high winds in the forecast on Wednesday, several River County schools will be dismissing early.

The following message is posted on Auburn Public Schools Facebook page:

"The National Weather Service is calling for wind gusts tomorrow afternoon of up to 85mph. They are also calling for airborne debris, dust storm conditions impacting visibility and possible power outages. Out of an abundance of caution APS will dismiss school early on Wednesday, December 15th. Calvert will dismiss at 1:15pm and the Middle School/High School at 1:30pm. Buses will run accordingly. There will be no after school activities."

Johnson County Central is also dismissing early and posted this notice on their Facebook page:

"EARLY 1:00 PM DISMISSAL - WEDNESDAY, DEC 15th Due to forecasted high winds tomorrow afternoon (65-75 MPH with gust up to 85 MPH), JCC will have a 1:00 PM dismissal on Wednesday, December 15th. All evening practices will be moved to the morning or cancelled."

Pawnee City will dismiss at 1:00pm and Weeping Water at 1:30pm

For a complete list of closings and cancellations visit out website:  Closings - RIVER COUNTRY - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA