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Alabaster City and Pelham City schools are both closing early on Thursday, Feb. 17 due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon.

Both systems will close one hour earlier than usual due to the threat, which includes the potential for tornadoes and dangerous winds.

All after-school programs, including extended care and activities have been canceled as well.

Buses will run for both school systems, but will run an hour earlier than usual.

The following are dismissal times for Alabaster City Schools: