September 2023: Philadelphia Schools Closed Early Due To Extreme Heat
"Some schools in the Philadelphia School District and schools in surrounding areas will be dismissed early during the first week of school due to the extreme heat. The Philadelphia schools impacted are those that do not have strong adequate air conditioning or no air conditioning at all, according to the school district. From Tuesday, Sept. 5, to Wednesday, Sept. 6, students in Philly schools will be released on an early dismissal schedule. The school district laid out which schools are impacted and what time classes will be dismissed."
June 2023: Extreme Heat Caused Closure of Pittsburgh Schools
"Forty Pittsburgh Public Schools have moved to remote learning for the rest of the week due to high temperatures. The closures were announced after the district established a new protocol for the heat for city schools with insufficient air conditioning systems. Under the protocol, when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to reach or exceed 85 degrees and/or a heat index of 90 degrees or higher, the district will determine if a temporary shift to remote learning or other action is necessary."
June 2023: Extreme Heat Forced Closure of Philadelphia Schools without Air Conditioning
"With temperatures expected to be in the low 90s on Friday, 90 Philadelphia schools will have a two-hour early dismissal due to the extreme heat. The Philadelphia School District announced the following schools in need of air conditioning and/or electrical systems upgrades will have a two-hour early dismissal on Friday."
Temperatures in Philadelphia reached low 90s, Pittsburgh mid 90s, during the first week June 2023.