The University of South Alabama is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Karen in the Gulf of Mexico.

Classes on the main and Baldwin County campuses at the University of South Alabama have been canceled for Sunday, Oct. 6. The Marx Library and the Student Recreation Center will also be closed on Sunday. USA's hospitals and clinics will be operating on their normal schedule. At this time, there have been no additional changes in regular University operations, classes or medical services.

In case of weather-related closure or other bulletins, information will be available immediately from the following sources:

* USA Weather Line at 460-6999 (toll free 866 288 2139)

* USA Web site at www.southalabama.edu

* Campus-wide blanket e-mail sent by the Office of Public Relations

For more information, see USA's Weather and Emergency Communications Procedures by clicking the weather icon on the lower right of USA's home page, www.southalabama.edu.