NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Several school districts across Middle Tennessee are adjusting their schedules for Monday, March 16, due to severe weather conditions after Sunday night’s storms.

School Closures

DeKalb County Schools

Van Buren County Schools

White County Schools

Delayed Start Times

Clay County School District — Opening 2 hours late

Fentress County Schools — 2 hour delay

Grundy County Schools — 2 hour delay

Pickett County Schools — 2 hour delay

Macon County Schools — 1 hour delay

Get the full up-to-date school closures list here.

Tennessee school districts are out for spring break, meaning families are shuttling kids to camp, booking it to that beloved vacation spot or maybe the kids are providing an extra set of hands around the office.

Whatever spring break looks like for your family, it likely involves a car — and filling it up at the gas pump.

However, gas prices are still on the rise across the U.S. and in Tennessee.

Back on March 5, The Tennessean reported that the state’s average fuel price was $2.84, according to the American Automobile Association.

Ten days later, the average now sits at $3.33 per gallon.

Here’s how much fuel costs have risen statewide amid spring break travel.

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National average continues to climb

On March 12, AAA reported the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 35 cents since the week prior.

Today, consumers are paying $3.70 per gallon, the national average as of March 15, according to AAA Fuel Prices.

Though springtime price hikes for fuel are common, AAA says this jump is bigger than normal.

Gasoline demand typically increases this time of year as warmer weather brings more drivers out on the road, but crude oil prices play a major role in what drivers pay at the pump, according to an AAA release.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Nashville Electric Service reports it is preparing for the potential of widespread outages during Sunday’s storms across its service area.

NES said it’s monitoring the forecasts for Middle Tennessee and has crews prepared to respond to outages caused by the incoming storms.

“Predicted wind gusts as high as 75 mph can bring down vegetation, like trees or branches located near power lines,” NES said. “When vegetation gets entangled in NES electrical equipment, those power lines often snap and fall to the ground.”

NES said it has 380 lineworkers prepared to respond to any power outages caused by the incoming storms.

“Since January, crews have assessed and trimmed over 2,800 miles of additional lines to address overhanging and storm-damaged trees that pose risk of outages. Outages involving downed lines and broken poles take more time to restore,” NES said.

First Alert Weather Day: Severe storms Sunday night

The utility company is urging customers to report outages by texting “OUT” to 637797 (mobile phone must be tied to account), calling 615-234-0000, logging into My Account on www.NESPower.com or reporting it directly on the outage map at www.nespower.com/outages.

“Most importantly, if you see a downed power line, assume it’s live, stay away (at least 35 feet) and call 9-1-1 immediately,” NES said.

The utility company has shared the following tips for customers during severe weather:

• Charge all mobile devices well in advance of a potential outage.
• Have one or more backup portable batteries in case your mobile devices run out of charge.
• Access a reliable weather app or website to ensure you have the latest details for approaching weather.
• Prepare a home emergency kit that contains non-perishable food, bottled water, backup batteries for essential equipment and a flashlight.
• Construct an emergency preparedness plan with family members and know the safest place to be in your home if conditions become dangerous.

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