Trussville Schools Closed Wednesday Ahead Of Severe Weather

TRUSSVILLE, AL — Due to the threat of severe weather Wednesday, Trussville City Schools will be closed Wednesday.

Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for the entire state for Wednesday ahead of the expected severe weather.

Storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.

"The threat for potentially dangerous weather is rising for much of Alabama tomorrow. Out of an abundance of caution, I have issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties to ensure we are ready to act in any way needed from the state level," Ivey said Tuesday. "Projections are showing that this will likely be a widespread event, with some of the most severe weather anticipated late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Please make preparations now in the event your area is impacted in some way. I will continue keeping a close eye on the system and encourage every Alabamian to do the same."