Overview
- Dorset Council said all county‑commissioned school transport for Friday, 30 January is cancelled for both morning and afternoon journeys.
- Officials cited a Met Office forecast of localised heavy rain overnight with a yellow warning in place until 3 a.m. Friday.
- The council pointed to flooding from Storm Chandra, existing road closures, and rapidly changing river catchments as safety concerns.
- Pupils using public (non‑commissioned) services may still have transport, with families advised to check operator updates.
- Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester will close on Friday with remote work set for students, and further school updates are expected.