CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Debby is impacting the Charlotte area with heavy rain and the risk of flash flooding. Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said while we can't rule out severe weather from Debby in the Charlotte area, the biggest impact is flooding.
This threat is made worse by how slow Debby is moving north. Because it's crawling, the storm is dumping heavy rain for long periods.
School districts take all the precautions when it comes to weather, and the Verify team wanted to look into if there are any set rules for when buses can be out on the roads.
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Regarding who decides when school buses should be on roadways, North Carolina and South Carolina say there is no specific law or rule that dictates when school buses can operate in bad weather. Local school districts or charter schools make the decision based on local weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors.
We do want to note, though, that according to the South Carolina Department of Education, wind gusts of 30 miles per hour or greater can impact the steering control of a school bus.
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