Georgia Southern University will be closed Wednesday in response to Hurricane Michael.

The closure was announced in an Eagle Alert at 1:45 p.m.

According to the Eagle Alert, students should take shelter until the storm passes. Students living on campus or in the area are encouraged to stay indoors and off roadways.

The George-Anne will provide more information as it becomes available.

For updates on the closing, visit the GS alert page.

To monitor Hurricane Michael, visit the following links:

https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/alert/

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

https://www.weather.gov/

http://ready.ga.gov/be-informed/hurricanes/ 

http://ready.ga.gov

www.511ga.org

Brendan Ward, The George-Anne Coverage/Daily Managing Editor, gamed@georgiasouthern.edu