Closings-Delays-2023-02-02

Posted: Feb 1, 2023 / 02:52 PM CST

Updated: Feb 2, 2023 / 07:11 PM CST

TEXOMA (KFDX/KJTL) — With ice still on many Texoma roads, more winter precipitation expected, and temperatures set to remain below freezing, many schools, businesses, churches, and public services have announced closures for Thursday, February 2, 2023.

Please find a complete list of delays and closings from across Texoma. Closures will be added to the list below as they are received by the KFDX/KJTL team in the newsroom.

To report a closing or delay, call (940) 692-6273 or email news@kfdx.com.

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This story will be updated as we learn of more closures and delays in the area. Check back often for updates.

Texas School Delays and Closings

Archer City ISD — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2, buses run 2 hours late
Bellevue ISD — Start at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 3. Bus route will run two hours later than usual.
Benjamin ISD — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2, buses run 2 hours late
Bowie ISD — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Bryson ISD — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Burkburnett ISD — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Chillicothe ISD — 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Christ Academy — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
City View ISD — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Crowell ISD — 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Dexter School — 2.5-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2, student drop-off begins at 10 a.m.
Electra ISD — 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2, buses run 2 hours late
Forestburg ISD — Closed on Friday, Feb. 3
Gold-Burg ISD — Closed on Friday, Feb. 3
Graham ISD — 2-hour delayed Friday, Feb. 3
Harrold ISD — 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Henrietta ISD — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Holliday ISD — 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2, buses run 2 hours late
Iowa Park CISD — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Jacksboro ISD — Will have a delayed start at 10:00 am on Friday, February 3. Buses will run 2 hours late.
Knox City-O’Brien CISD — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Midway ISD — 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Montague ISD — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Munday CISD — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2, buses run 2 hours late
Newcastle ISD — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Nocona ISD — Closed on Friday, Feb. 3
Northside ISD — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2, buses run 2 hours late
Olney ISD — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2, buses run 2 hours late
Perrin-Whitt CISD — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Petrolia CISD — 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2, buses run 2 hours late
Prairie Valley ISD — Closed on Friday, Feb. 3
Premier High School — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Quanah ISD — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Saint Jo ISD — Closed on Friday, Feb. 3
Seymour ISD — 10 a.m. delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Throckmorton CISD — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Vernon ISD — 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita Christian Schools — Elementary starts at 10 a.m., and Secondary starts at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita Falls ISD — 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 2, Secondary schools start at 9:45 a.m., Elementary schools start at 10:15 a.m., and buses run 2 hours late
Windthorst ISD — 2-hour delayed start for Thursday, Feb. 2
Woodson ISD — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2

Oklahoma School Delays and Closings

Lawton Public Schools — Remote learning for Thursday, Feb. 2

University Delays and Closings

Midwestern State University — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Vernon College — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, Classes scheduled at 9:30 a.m. will begin at 10 a.m.

Childcare Delays and Closings

Academy for Kids — Opens at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday Feb 2nd.
Bible Baptist Christian School — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
The Bridge Christian School Daycare — Opens at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Children’s Learning Center (Burkburnett) — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wee School – First Baptist Church of WF — Open at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Kinder Kids Learning Center — Opens at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday Feb 2nd.
Seymour Road Day School — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Stepping Stones Childcare — Opens at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
VIP Tots Childcare — Opens at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2

Public Service Delays and Closings

89th District Court (Wichita County) — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Archer County Courthouse and Annex — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Chaparral Senior Center (Vernon) — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Clay County Courthouse and Annex — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Clay County Extension Office — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Clay County Library — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Colonial Church Food Pantry — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Hand Up Food Ministry (Nocona) — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Meals On Wheels Wichita County (Red Door Center, Green Door Center) — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Montague County Courthouse and Annex — Opens at Noon on Thursday, Feb. 2
North Texas Pantry — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Sheppard Air Force Base — 2-hour delayed reporting for Thursday, Feb. 2
Texas Health and Human Services Offices — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Vernon Meals on Wheels — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita County Adult Probation — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita County Clerk’s Office — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita County Court At Law #1 — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita County Courthouse and Annex — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita County Juvenile Probation — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita County Tax Offices (All Locations) — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita Falls Social Security Office — Opens at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Phone calls accepted at 9 a.m. (866) 815-9605

Healthcare Delays and Closings

All Family Chiropractic — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Chillicothe Family Clinic — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Clarity Direct Care (Dr. Kissi Blackwell) — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Community Healthcare Center — Opening at Noon on Thursday, Feb. 2
Dr. Dianne Cooper & Patrick Kadirire NPC — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Dr. Jesse Gorley and Integrity Health and Counseling — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Dr. Christian Helm, CBH Physical Medicine and Rehab — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
Family Practice Associates — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Maplewood EyeCare Center — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Neurological Surgery Specialists of North Texas — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
North Texas Cardiology Center — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
North Texas Rehab Center & Wellness Center — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Olney Family Clinic — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Olney Rehab and Wellness Center — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Orthopedic Associates — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
OSTC Physical Therapy & MRI Center — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Pain Rehabilitation Group of WF — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Pediatric Associates — Opening at Noon on Thursday, Feb. 2
Pulmonary Services of North Texas — Opens at Noon on Thursday, Feb. 2
Rose Street Clinic — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Rose Street Day Treatment — Opens at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Rose Street Spectrum (Lawton) — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Rose Street Spectrum (WF) — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Texas Treatment Services — Opens at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Texoma Rheumatology — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
United Regional Physician Group Care Plus — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
United Regional Physician Group Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
United Regional Physician Group Wound Care — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
United Regional Physician Group HBO — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
United Regional Physician Group Outpatient Rehab — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
United Regional Physician Group Pre-Admitting — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
United Regional Physician Group Outpatient Chemo Infusion — Opens at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
United Regional Physician Group Cardiopulmonary Rehab — 2-hour delay on Thursday, Feb. 2
United Regional Transition Clinic — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita Falls Gastroenterology Associates — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2

Other Delays and Closings

Camp Chaparral — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Grimes Oil Checking Certification Course — Closed on Thursday, Feb. 2
First Baptist Church of WF — Offices open at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2
First Convenience Bank — Opens at Noon on Thursday, Feb. 2
McBride’s on Maplewood — Opens at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Nortex Regional Planning Commission — Opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2
Sunrise Optimist Thursday Breakfast — Canceled for Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita Falls Music Academy — All music lessons are canceled for Thursday, Feb. 2
Wichita Falls Teachers Federal Credit Union — Lobby and drive-thru open at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2

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Severe Weather Definitions

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued when there is evidence based on radar or a reliable spotter report that a thunderstorm is producing, or about to produce, wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, structural wind damage, and/or hail 1 inch in diameter or greater.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Is issued by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) when conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms over a larger-scale region. Tornadoes are not expected in such situations, but isolated tornado development cannot be ruled out.

PDS Severe Thunderstorm Watch
PDS stands for "Particularly Dangerous Situation" and is issued by the SPC when conditions are favorable for the development of high-end severe thunderstorms over a larger region. In this situation the SPC believes multiple events of extreme severe weather with significant wind damage are likely to occur. Citizens should alter their daily routine and listen for further updates when this watch is issued. Tornadoes are not expected in such situations, but isolated tornado development cannot be ruled out and widespread straight-line wind damage is likely.

Tornado Warning - Observed or Radar Indicated
Issued when there is evidence based on radar or a reliable spotter report that a tornado is imminent or occurring.

Tornado Warning - Considerable
Issued when a reliable spotter reports the existence of a tornado (therefore, it is confirmed, not radar indicated) and it is doing considerable damage.

Tornado Warning - Catastrophic
Issued when a reliable spotter reports the existence of a tornado (therefore, it is confirmed, not radar indicated) and it is doing extreme damage that is considered catastrophic; complete destruction is possible.

Tornado Watch
Is issued by the Storm Prediction Center when conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes over a larger-scale region.

PDS Tornado Watch
PDS stands for "Particularly Dangerous Situation" and is issued when the SPC believes that a large outbreak of long-lived, large and violent tornadoes is likely. This is a high-end tornado watch. People in a PDS Tornado Watch should change their daily routines to ensure they are weather aware and prepared to take action with little notice.

Significant Weather Advisory
Issued for strong thunderstorms that are below severe levels, but still may have some adverse impacts. Usually issued for the threat of wind gusts of 40-58 mph or hail up to 1 inch in diameter.

Flash Flood Watch
Issued generally when there is the possibility of flash flooding or urban flooding over an area within the next 36 hours.

Flash Flood Warning
Issued when flash flooding is imminent, generally within the next 1 to 3 hours. Usually issued based on observed heavy rainfall (measured or radar estimated), but may also be issued for significant dam breaks that have occurred or are imminent.

Flood Watch
Issued when there is the possibility of widespread general flooding over an area within the next 36 hours.

Flood Warning for River Forecast Point
Issued when a river gauge has exceeded, or is forecast to exceed, a predetermined flood stage.

Flood Advisory
Issued when flooding is imminent or occurring, generally within the next 1 to 3 hours, but is not expected to substantially threaten life and property.

Wind Advisory
Issued when sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph are expected for 1 hour or longer.

High Wind Warning
Issued when sustained winds of 40 mph or more are expected for 1 hour or longer, or for wind gusts of 58 mph or more with no time limit. A High Wind Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.

Dense Fog Advisory
Issued when fog is expected to reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less.

Heat Advisory
Issued when maximum daytime heat index values are expected to reach or exceed 105°F on at least 2 consecutive days, with intermediate low temperatures of 75°F or higher.

Excessive Heat Warning
Issued when maximum daytime heat index values are expected to reach or exceed 110°F on at least two consecutive days, with intermediate low temperatures of 75°F or higher. An Excessive Heat Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.

Frost Advisory
Issued when nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to range from 33°F to 36°F in the growing season.

Freeze Warning
Issued when nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to reach 32°F or lower in the growing season. They are usually issued to highlight the first few freezes of the fall, or unusually late freezes in the spring. A Freeze Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.

Air Stagnation Advisory
Issued only at the request of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), whenever atmospheric conditions are stable enough to cause air pollutants to accumulate in a given area.

Blowing Dust Advisory
Issued when blowing dust is expected to reduce visibility to between 1/4 and 1 mile, generally with winds of 25 mph or greater.

Dust Storm Warning
Issued when blowing dust is expected to reduce visibility frequently to 1/4 mile or less, generally with winds of 25 mph or more.

Dense Smoke Advisory
Issued when smoke is expected to reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less.

Fire Weather Watch
Issued when dry vegetation and conditions favoring extreme fire danger are expected 12 to 72 hours in the future.

Red Flag Warning
Issued when dry vegetation and conditions favoring extreme fire danger are expected, generally within 24 hours.

Snow Advisory
Issued when accumulating snow of 2 to 4 inches is expected. An advisory may still be warranted if lesser accumulations will produce travel difficulties, especially early in the winter season.

Blowing Snow Advisory
Issued when blowing snow is expected to occasionally reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less with winds generally 25 to 34 mph. The event should last at least 3 hours.

Snow and Blowing Snow Advisory
Issued when winds of 25 to 34 mph are expected to be accompanied by falling snow and blowing snow, occasionally reducing the visibility to 1/4 mile or less. The event should last at least 3 hours.

Freezing Rain/Drizzle Advisory
Issued for freezing rain when ice accumulations are expected to cause travel problems, but not exceed 1/4".

Sleet Advisory
Issued for accumulating sleet of 1/4" to 1". Because sleet usually occurs with other precipitation types, a winter weather advisory will almost always be used in such cases.

Winter Weather Advisory
Issued for a winter weather event in which there is more than one hazard present, but all precipitation is expected to remain below warning criteria. For example, it would be issued if 2 inches of snow were expected with a small amount of sleet mixing in at times.

Wind Chill Advisory
Issued when wind chill values will reach -5°F to -19°F, with wind speeds around 10 mph or more.

Wind Chill Warning
Issued when wind chill values will reach -20°F or colder, with wind speeds around 10 mph or more. A Wind Chill Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.

Ice Storm Warning
Issued when a period of freezing rain is expected to produce ice accumulations of 1/4" or greater, or cause significant disruptions to travel or utilities.

Heavy Sleet Warning
Issued when a period of sleet is expected to produce ice accumulations of 1" or greater, or cause significant disruptions to travel or utilities.

Heavy Snow Warning
Issued when snow is expected to accumulate 4 inches or more in 12 hours, or 6 inches or more in 24 hours.

Winter Storm Warning
Issued for a winter weather event in which there is more than one hazard present, and one of the warning criteria listed above is expected to be met. For example, it would be issued if 5 inches of snow were expected in 12 hours, with some sleet mixing in at times. It is commonly issued for heavy snow with strong winds of 25-34 mph that will cause blowing and drifting of the snow. A Winter Storm Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.

Blizzard Warning
Issued for sustained wind or frequent gusts greater than or equal to 35 mph accompanied by falling and/or blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility to less than 1/4 mile for three hours or more. A Blizzard Watch is issued when these conditions may be met 12 to 48 hours in the future.