Arundel High School Closing Early Sept. 6

GAMBRILLS, MD — Thursday's scorching heat and humidity will send students at one high school home early Thursday, Sept. 6. Because of problems with the air conditioning system, Arundel High School in Gambrills will close for students at 11 a.m. today.

Staff members will continue their duties for the rest of the day.

Students who ride buses will be taken home via normal routes beginning at 11 a.m., according to Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

The forecast calls for a high of 95 degrees Thursday, which will make it feel like 105 degrees when the humidity is factored in.

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