As the Ohio Valley braces for more severe weather this afternoon and evening, residents and officials are taking necessary measures to ensure safety. The stormy conditions, which are expected to be on and off throughout the day, have prompted early dismissals for several school districts and road closures due to flooding.

The Barnesville Exempted Village School District has announced an early dismissal for all its schools, with the cancellation of all practices and extra-curricular activities for the evening. Likewise, Bridgeport Schools, Martins Ferry City Schools, St. Clairsville-Richland City School District, and Union Local will all dismiss two hours early today.

In terms of road closures, State Route 148 is closed in both directions 0.6 miles beyond Dover Ridge Rd and at Ac White Rd, due to flooding. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes. State Route 265 is also closed in both directions from SR-147 to South St, and State Route 9 is experiencing lane closures at Warnock Glencoe Rd, both due to flooding. Kings Creek Road is temporarily closed as well.

Several other areas in the region are under a high-water notice. Skull Fork Road (CR 27), Lower Clearfork (CR 22), Foxes Bottom Road (CR 15) & Croskey Road Intersection, Old Piedmont Road (CR 16), Upper Clearfork Road (CR 13), and Conotton Road (CR 25) are all experiencing high water levels, with some lanes completely covered.

Furthermore, Bakers Ridge (CR 51) has been closed between State Route 22 and Old Hopedale Road (CR 5) due to power lines and fallen trees.

The severe weather conditions have also impacted school schedules in Ohio County, with all Ohio County Schools dismissing two hours and 30 minutes early. Wheeling Park will dismiss at noon on Tuesday, April 2. West Liberty University has announced closure at noon, including all offices, and the cancellation of evening classes. Wheeling Central will be dismissing at 12:15.

Residents are encouraged to stay updated as the situation evolves. This story will be refreshing periodically to provide the latest information. Stay safe and follow authorities' instructions.

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