Due to the threat of severe weather UAH has implemented the following changes to business operations for Tuesday, April 2 at 1 p.m.

  • All UAH courses will be held in accordance with class contingency plans. No classes will meet on campus after 1 p.m.
  • Supervisors should allow remote work where possible. Avoid driving if you determine it is not safe to do so.
  • Starting at 1 p.m., all events during business hours and after business hours will be cancelled.
  • The Early Learning Center will be closing at 1 p.m.
  • UAH Dining Services will be closing all retail locations at 2 p.m. We will be offering a to-go only dinner meal service from the Charger Cafe from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Fitness Center will close at 2 p.m.
  • All buildings with the exception of Morton Hall and Student Services Building will be locked and accessible by keycard access only. Morton Hall and Student Services Building will be unlocked and available for open access to the designated severe weather protective areas in each building.
  • All buildings have a severe weather protective area. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the location of the protective area(s) in your building.

National Weather Service Predictions for Potential Impacts

  • Damaging winds with gusts of 70+ mph
  • Large hail - greater than 1" in diameter
  • Tornadoes (EF2 or stronger are possible)

The onset timing portion of the forecast remains the same as yesterday: storms are expected to move through the Huntsville / Madison County area between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Storms are expected to move into the northwestern portion of the state around 2:00 p.m.

Tips

  • Stay weather aware and have a way to receive severe weather information and emergency notifications for weather impacts in your area via news updates and/or from a portable weather radio
  • Follow UAH UAlert on Facebook and X (Formerly Twitter): @UAH_UAlert
  • Follow all UAH social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram)
  • Get the Rave Guardian mobile app (iOS and Android) and sign up using your UAH SSO credentials

To submit an announcement, contact omc@uah.edu.
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