A weather-related message for Reynolda Campus faculty and staff
A message from Communications and External Relations
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. Snow, possibly beginning as rain, will spread over the warning area late tonight through Friday midday, then continue through Friday evening. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to stay alert to weather forecasts.
Due to the potential for snow and ice accumulation, travel conditions on Friday may be difficult. University employees should use their best judgment when deciding whether to come to campus. If you are scheduled to work from campus and are concerned about traveling, contact your supervisor.
Given the potential for a combination of wet snow accumulation with surface temperatures near and just above freezing, localized power outages are possible.
The Reynolda Campus will continue operating under normal conditions; however, some services may adjust hours of operations based on weather conditions.
Categories: Inside WFU
A winter weather-related message for Reynolda Campus faculty and staff
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Winston-Salem area tomorrow morning. Faculty and staff are encouraged to stay alert to weather forecasts.
Due to the potential for ice accumulation, travel conditions on Wednesday morning may be difficult in certain areas. University employees should use their best judgment when deciding whether to come to campus. If you are scheduled to work from campus and are concerned about traveling, contact your supervisor.
Given the potential for a combination of ice and wind, localized power outages are possible.
The Reynolda Campus will continue operating under normal conditions; however, some services may adjust hours of operations based on weather conditions.
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Hurricane Florence
Wake Forest University is taking steps to keep the campus community safe with Hurricane Florence projected to bring heavy rains and sustained winds to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area later this week.
University leaders are working closely with the National Weather Service in Raleigh, as well as state and local officials, to monitor potential impacts to campus. Florence is expected to make landfall late Thursday, Sept. 13 or early Friday, Sept. 14, so we are still several days from understanding its likely impact to the areas on and around campus.
The National Weather Service is currently projecting 4-6 inches of rain, or possibly more. Flooding, tropical storm force winds (greater than 39 mph) and power outages in the Winston-Salem area are possible.
The University recommends that students, faculty and staff stay informed about weather forecasts for the Triad and surrounding areas. Local news organizations, including WXII, WGHP, WFMY, Spectrum News Triad, Winston-Salem Journal and WFDD will be good resources for the latest information.
Please familiarize yourself with and bookmark Wake Alert now, while conditions are normal. In an emergency, alerts and updates will be posted on the Wake Alert website (wakealert.wfu.edu) and distributed through other methods.
All future Hurricane Florence-related emails and other news will be posted to the Wake Alert website. Students, faculty and staff are also encouraged to:
- Register for text alerts available to students, faculty and staff.
- Follow @WakeAlert on Twitter and on Facebook (facebook.com/WakeAlert)
- Add the Wake Forest Weather/Emergency line (336-758-5935) to phone contacts.
The University will keep students, faculty and staff informed and will send an update tomorrow morning.
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Weather-related closings, delays announced in several ways
In the event of severe weather that prompts a delay or closing, Wake Forest will use several methods to alert students, faculty and staff to schedule changes.
On occasion, because of snowy or icy weather conditions, Wake Forest officials have announced a decision to close the campus for the day or delay the start of classes and the opening of offices. In such cases, the University will use the following communication channels:
- The Wake Alert website at wakealert.wfu.edu.
- A headline across the top of the University home page at wfu.edu. It will link to the Wake Alert website.
- An email message to faculty, staff and students.
- A voice mail message to faculty and staff.
- A message on the University’s weather/emergency phone line (336-758-5935).
- Announcements on radio stations WFDD (88.5 FM) and WSJS (600 AM).
- Announcements on TV stations WXII, WGHP, WFMY and News 14 Carolina.
Categories: University Announcement
Weather-related closings, delays announced in several ways
In the event of severe weather that prompts a delay or closing, Wake Forest will use several methods to alert students, faculty and staff to schedule changes.
On occasion, because of snowy or icy weather conditions, Wake Forest officials have announced a decision to close the campus for the day or delay the start of classes and the opening of offices. In such cases, the University will use the following communication channels:
- The Wake Alert website at wakealert.wfu.edu.
- A headline across the top of the University home page at wfu.edu. It will link to the Wake Alert website.
- An email message to faculty, staff and students.
- A voice mail message to faculty and staff.
- A message on the University’s weather/emergency phone line (336-758-5935).
- Announcements on radio stations WFDD (88.5 FM) and WSJS (600 AM).
- Announcements on TV stations WXII, WGHP, WFMY and News 14 Carolina.
Categories: University Announcement
