The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. The current NWS watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. Please monitor local weather reports for the […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. The current NWS watch is in effect until 3 p.m. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest […]
Because of weather conditions caused by Hurricane Ian, the Reynolda and Charlotte campuses of Wake Forest will be closed from noon today (Sept. 30) through Sat., Oct. 1, at 5 p.m. in order to minimize travel to and from campus. This includes Wake Downtown and […]
The National Weather Service tornado warning has expired. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest information.
The National Weather Service tornado warning has expired. A tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area remains in effect until midnight. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest information. Resources include: […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. The current NWS watch is in effect until midnight. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest information. […]
A winter weather advisory is in effect for portions of the North Carolina Piedmont, including the Triad through 10 a.m. this morning. There is a possibility of light freezing rain. Icy conditions are possible with light ice and slick spots on bridges and elevated roadways. […]
Reynolda Campus and Wake Downtown will return to in-person classes and normal campus operations on Thursday, Jan. 20. Forsyth County and surrounding areas may experience additional inclement weather Thursday evening through Saturday morning. This may impact campus operations starting on Thursday night, and faculty, staff […]
Due to icy travel conditions locally in some areas in the morning, Reynolda Campus and Wake Downtown classes will continue in remote learning mode for Wednesday, Jan. 19. The ability to offer remote classes helps to maintain the continuity of the academic calendar and is […]
Because of icy roads and dangerous driving conditions, all classes and administrative offices will shift to remote operations tomorrow, Jan.18. Faculty and staff should avoid traveling to campus and work remotely if possible. Staff who have been asked to report on-site and are concerned about […]
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from midnight tonight through midnight Sunday evening. Precipitation will initially begin as snow before changing to a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one-third of an […]
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Winston-Salem and surrounding areas from midnight tonight until 7 a.m. Friday. Due to the potential for ice accumulation and significant power outages, all Reynolda Campus undergraduate and graduate school classes have been canceled for Thursday, […]
Because of power and internet outages as well as dangerous travel conditions, Wake Forest University has cancelled all classes for the remainder of today, Thursday, Oct. 29. Students should communicate directly with faculty about any issues related to outages and classes that occurred before this […]
The National Weather Service tornado warning has expired. A tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area remains in effect until 12:00 p.m A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest information. Resources […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. The current NWS watch is in effect 12:00. p.m. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest information. […]
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21. This includes Wake Downtown. Classes will not meet until 10 a.m. Offices will open at 10 a.m. The University’s shuttles will begin operating at 8:20 a.m. For those planning to […]
The tornado watch for Winston Salem/Forsyth County for today, Feb. 6, has expired. Wake Forest University is operating normally. Please visit Wake Ready for emergency preparedness information. This message will remain in place until the University’s operating status changes.
Wake Alert update: The tornado Warning for Winston Salem/Forsyth County today, Feb. 6, has expired. The tornado watch for the area remains in place until 5 p.m. today.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. The current NWS watch is in effect until 5 p.m. today. Please monitor local weather reports for the […]
A severe weather announcement was sent in error. Please disregard. The National Weather Service still has a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area until 11 p.m. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Please monitor local weather reports […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. The current NWS watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. The current NWS watch has been extended until 8:00 p.m. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. The current NWS watch is in effect until 5:00 p.m. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Wake Forest University until 5 a.m. Monday, April 15. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Please monitor weather reports for the latest information. Resources include: TV: WXII 12, […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Wake Forest University. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Please monitor weather reports for the latest information. Resources include: TV: WXII 12, WFMY 2, Fox 8 or Spectrum […]
Wake Forest University’s Reynolda Campus will be open and will operate on its regular schedule Wednesday, Dec. 12. This includes Wake Downtown. Travel conditions vary in the Triad, including Winston-Salem, so all at Wake Forest are encouraged to be cautious. We urge everyone to prioritize […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 11. There will be no academic operations. Offices will be closed. This includes Wake Downtown. Travel on and off campus is expected to be hazardous, so all are encouraged […]
Updates: Student Health Service will be open Monday but operate on an urgent-care basis only. Appointments for Monday are cancelled. The late-night breakfast event has been cancelled for Monday night. The Pit will close at 7 p.m. on Sunday and reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday. Benson […]
This is a test of the weather alert system. No action is needed at this time.
This is a test of the Wake Alert weather alerts. No action is necessary. This is only a test.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area until 9 p.m. today. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Please monitor weather reports for the latest information. Resources include: TV: WXII 12, WFMY 2,
Wake Forest University continues to monitor the track of Tropical Depression Florence and its impact to the campus community. Florence was downgraded to a tropical depression last night as wind speeds continue to decrease. Still, we urge everyone to consider their safety and monitor local […]
Wake Forest University continues to monitor the track of Tropical Storm Florence and its impact to the campus community. We encourage students, faculty and staff to prioritize safety, remain aware of weather conditions and take the duration of this storm seriously. At this time, we […]
Wake Forest University continues to monitor the track of Tropical Storm Florence and its impact to the campus community. Florence continues to move very slowly and was downgraded to a tropical storm last night. Significant rainfall and increased winds are expected to begin here this […]
Wake Forest University continues to monitor the track of Hurricane Florence and its potential impact to the campus community, which we will begin to experience today. Hurricane Florence made landfall around 7:15 a.m. near Wilmington, N.C., approximately 225 miles from Winston-Salem. The latest forecast from […]
With the health, safety and wellbeing of the campus community as our highest priority, Wake Forest University continues to monitor the track of Hurricane Florence and its potential impact to the campus community. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service indicates 6-10 inches of […]
Wake Forest University continues to monitor Hurricane Florence’s potential impact and prioritize the safety of the campus community. The latest forecasts regarding Hurricane Florence, shared in an 11:30 a.m. briefing from the National Weather Service, show the storm slowing and tracking farther south than predicted […]
Wake Forest University continues to monitor Hurricane Florence’s potential impact on campus and take steps to keep the campus community safe. University emergency managers continue to prepare for the storm in consultation with facilities, food services, health services and residence life and housing staff. The […]
Due to Hurricane Florence’s potential impact on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area, Wake Forest University continues to monitor the situation and take steps to keep the campus community safe. The University’s highest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff and visitors. Wake […]
Wake Forest University is taking steps to keep the campus community safe with Hurricane Florence projected to bring heavy rains and sustained winds to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area later this week. University leaders are working closely with the National Weather Service in Raleigh, as well […]
The University Police Department issued an All Clear announcement at 5:45 p.m. today, April 15, after issuing an earlier severe weather announcement. It was issued through the University’s Wake Alert emergency notification system. The announcement read, in part: “The situation is all clear. Resume normal activities.” The […]
Severe weather warning issued. Monitor local weather reports on radio and TV for further information. Possible 70 mph winds and hail one inch in diameter. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Remain alert. Severe thunderstorm warning.
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest will open at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13. Classes will not meet on campus until 9:30 a.m. Offices will open at 9:30 a.m. This includes Wake Downtown. The University’s shuttle schedule for Tuesday: Gold/Black Lines, service will begin at […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus will close at noon today, March 12. Offices will be closed. Any in-progress, on-campus classes will end at noon. This includes Wake Downtown. Travel on and off campus today is expected to be hazardous, so all are encouraged to be […]
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19. Classes will not meet until 10 a.m. Offices will open at 10 a.m. The University’s Black and Gold shuttle lines will begin at 8:50 a.m. The Wake Downtown shuttle line will begin […]
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. Classes will not meet until 11 a.m. Offices will open at 11 a.m. The University’s Black and Gold shuttle line will begin at 9:50 a.m. The Wake Downtown shuttle line will begin at 9:55 a.m. The Gray line […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will be closed on Wednesday, January 17. Classes will not meet on campus. Offices will be closed. This includes Wake Downtown. Travel on and off campus Wednesday is expected to be hazardous, so all […]
Wake Forest is continuing preparations for potential effects from Hurricane Irma. At this time, officials are cautiously optimistic about a relatively low impact to the Winston-Salem area. Current weather forecasts indicate a storm track that would take it west of the region around Winston-Salem and […]
The tornado warning for Forsyth County has been changed to a watch until midnight. Watch local news for future updates.
A tornado has touched down in East Bend, N.C., northwest of Winston-Salem. The tornado is moving northeast at 25 mph. Monitor local weather reports on radio or TV for further information and Wake Alert for potential updates.
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will operate on its regular schedule Tuesday, Jan. 10. This includes Wake Downtown. Conditions will vary in the region, so please use your best judgment regarding your own safety. Vehicles with off-campus parking permits must be relocated to […]
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at noon on Monday, Jan. 9. Classes will not meet on campus until noon. Offices will open at noon. University business operations and classes will end by 4 p.m. The University’s Black and Gold shuttle line […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will be closed on Monday, February 15. Classes will not meet on campus. Offices will be closed. Travel on and off campus Monday is expected to be hazardous, so all are encouraged to be […]
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at 10 a.m. Monday, January 25. Classes will not meet on campus until 10 a.m. Offices will open at 10 a.m. The University’s Black and Gold shuttle line will begin at 8:50 a.m. The University’s Gray shuttle […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will be closed on Friday, Jan. 22. Classes will not meet on campus. Offices will be closed. Travel on and off campus Friday is expected to be hazardous, so all are encouraged to be […]
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27. Classes scheduled to start before 9 a.m. will not meet Friday. The University’s Black and Gold shuttle line will begin running at 7:50 a.m. Friday. The University’s Gray shuttle line will begin running […]
UPDATE: Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will be closed for classes and offices on Thursday, February 26. Travel on and off campus is hazardous, so all are encouraged to be cautious outside. For those planning to attend events on […]
Due to weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will not open earlier than 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. The University will assess the weather situation early in the morning and will make an announcement by 7 a.m. regarding the University’s schedule. Local […]
This is an update regarding the schedule Tuesday, February 24, for the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University. Due to unexpected snow, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 24. Classes scheduled to start before 11 a.m. will not meet Tuesday. […]
Due to unexpected snow, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 24. Classes scheduled to start before 9:30 a.m. will not meet Tuesday. The University’s Black and Gold shuttle line will begin running at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday. The University’s Gray shuttle […]
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Classes scheduled to start before 9:30 a.m. will not meet Wednesday. The University’s Black and Gold shuttle line will begin running at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday. The University’s Gray shuttle […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will be closed for classes and offices on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Travel on and off campus is hazardous, so all are encouraged to be cautious outside. For those planning to attend events on campus […]
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will close today at 3 p.m. Snow is forecast to begin falling this afternoon and continue through much of the night. For classes and labs that will be operating at that time, it is up to the discretion […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18. Classes scheduled to start before 10 a.m. will not meet Tuesday. The University’s Black and Gold shuttle lines will begin running at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday. Please continue […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest will be closed for classes and offices on Friday, March 7. Travel on and off campus is hazardous, so all are encouraged to be cautious outside. For information on campus dining, visit wakeforest.campusdish.com. For those […]
As of Thursday night, March 6, the plan for Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus is to operate as normal on Friday. If weather conditions change overnight, there will be an announcement by 6 a.m. Friday to students, faculty and staff.
As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, travel conditions are improving rapidly across campus, but caution is advised for all who are driving and walking. Parking lots and sidewalks were treated yesterday and are being treated this morning. But, they will remain partially covered with ice and […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4. Classes scheduled to start before 10 a.m. will not meet Tuesday. The University Black and Gold shuttle lines will begin running at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday. Please continue to […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest will close today, Monday, March 3, at 3 p.m. Uncertain weather conditions, and unpredictable driving conditions during the evening commute, prompted the University to close early. Classes that begin at 3 p.m. or later are […]
Wake Forest University is operating normally. Please visit Wake Ready for emergency preparedness information. This message will remain in place until the University’s operating status changes.
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest will be closed for classes and offices on Friday, Feb. 14. Travel on campus remains hazardous, so all are encouraged to be cautious outside. For information on campus dining, visit wakeforest.campusdish.com. Campus recreation facilities remain […]
As of Thursday morning (Feb. 13), travel of any nature, pedestrian or vehicular, remains extremely hazardous across much of the Reynolda Campus. Please use extreme caution when outside. Crews have worked through the night and will continue to work today to improve conditions on campus, but conditions […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest will be closed for classes and offices on Thursday, Feb. 13. Please continue to check the Wake Alert website for any other announcements that may be made.
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest will close today, Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. Classes that begin at 1 p.m. or later are cancelled. Classes that are in session before 1 p.m. may continue at the instructor’s discretion. For those planning […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30. Classes scheduled to start before 10 a.m. will not meet Thursday. The University Black and Gold shuttle lines will begin running at 9:20 a.m. Thursday. Please continue […]
Because of weather conditions, classes and offices on the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest will open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Classes scheduled to start before 11 a.m. will not meet. The Black and Gold shuttle lines will begin running at 9:20 a.m. […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University is closing today at 3 p.m. Classes and labs currently in session may continue at the instructor’s discretion. For those planning to attend afternoon and evening events, check with the host or sponsoring organization.
After Thursday’s severe thunderstorm, a portion of the Reynolda Campus remains without electricity. University officials are waiting on Duke Energy to restore electricity to North Campus Apartments and nearby Byrum and Starling halls. Duke Energy has not yet indicated when power will return to those buildings. Phone lines […]
The University is cleaning up debris and taking other steps to respond tonight to a strong thunderstorm that passed through Reynolda Campus late in the afternoon. No one was injured on campus during the storm. After the storm, much of the campus was without electricity. […]
The Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest will close at noon today, Friday, Jan. 25. Classes that begin at 11 a.m. that are scheduled to meet for 75 minutes may continue past noon at the instructor’s discretion.
Because of weather conditions, Reynolda Campus will open at 11 a.m. for faculty, staff and students. Shuttle service for the Black, Gold and Gray lines will resume normal service at 10 a.m.
