State, City of New Orleans offices, many schools and courts closing Wednesday amid weather worries [Video]

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The threat of severe weather has prompted the State of Louisiana, the City of New Orleans and several parish school and court systems to close offices and campuses or operate virtually Wednesday (April 10).

“Due to the timing of a possible significant weather event during rush hour and business travel, the Division of Administration has elected to close all state office buildings on Wednesday,” a spokesperson for Commissioner Taylor F. Barras announced in a statement Tuesday night.

“GOHSEP (Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness) would like to ask all drivers to limit driving on the roads between 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you must be on the road, please drive safely. The winds are expected to affect all large trucks.”

The state office closure applies to all non-essential employees, including those authorized to work from home, the statement said.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration announced that …