Extreme heat forces school closings and early dismissals

SSG James Phelps
Posted 3 h ago
Are these schools not air conditioned. And what are we calling extreme heat??? Seems that term is being used very loosely these days.

"More than 50 million people are under heat alerts from Texas and Oklahoma north to Minnesota and Michigan, and in Mid-Atlantic states such as Virginia and Maryland through the Northeast. Forecasts in some areas show temperatures soaring 15 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit above average."

"High temperatures on Tuesday ranged from 97 F in Kansas City and 93 F in Minneapolis to 91 F in Chicago and 92 F in St. Louis. Farther south, temperatures soared to 102 F in Dallas, 100 F in Raleigh and 90 F in New Orleans. Cities across the Northeast are similarly sizzling, with highs on Tuesday of 91 F in New York City, 94 F in Philadelphia and 99 F in Washington, D.C."

"This week’s heat wave comes after what was a stifling long weekend for parts of the country. Nearly 30 heat records were set across the country on Labor Day, and forecasters said dozens more could fall in the coming days.

Studies have shown that heat waves are becoming longer and more frequent and intense as a result of climate change."

So when you have areas that are having much higher temperatures than average, it's going to put a strain on certain systems and causes power outages. Can't run the AC if no power. Especially for areas not used to heat so may not have AC circulating as often - or there may be rural area schools that don't have AC. You have areas with temps 15-25 degrees above average...that's the issue.

LTC Eugene Chu Not a Good Start to this School Year!

Are these schools not air conditioned. And what are we calling extreme heat??? Seems that term is being used very loosely these days.