San Antonio – The Alamo Colleges District is taking precautionary steps ahead of a weather system that is expected to bring widespread rain and a risk of flooding on Thursday, Oct. 1. Operations will be delayed until 10 a.m., and any classes, campus events, or administrative services scheduled after 5 p.m. have been cancelled.
Weather outlook
The KSAT Weather Authority reports that the storm system will move across the region early Thursday, bringing heavy rain especially during the first part of the day. Flooding is possible in low‑lying areas, prompting the district to act early to protect students, faculty, and staff.
District response
“We will continue to monitor the weather closely and work with the National Weather Service,” the district said in a statement. “We will share any urgent updates through our Alamo Alert emergency notification system. Please also check your Alamo email regularly for the latest updates and information.”
The Alamo Alert system sends text and email notifications to registered users, ensuring that anyone affected by schedule changes receives timely information. Students are encouraged to log in to their Alamo email accounts and to monitor the district’s website for any further adjustments.
Impact on students
Students with morning classes should plan to arrive after 10 a.m. when campuses reopen. Those enrolled in evening courses, labs, or extracurricular events scheduled after 5 p.m. should treat those sessions as cancelled and contact their instructors for guidance on make‑up work or alternative assignments.
Transportation services, including campus shuttles, will operate on a reduced schedule aligned with the delayed opening. Parking facilities will remain open, but staff will be on site only after the 10 a.m. start time.
Safety reminders
Local officials continue to advise residents to avoid low‑lying roads and drainage ditches that could fill quickly. The National Weather Service recommends keeping an eye on flash‑flood warnings and staying off the road unless travel is essential.
Alamo Colleges officials will provide updates throughout the day as conditions evolve. The district’s priority remains the safety of its community while minimizing disruption to academic progress.
This story will be updated if additional delays or cancellations are announced.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
