Dangerous Heat Prompts Schedule Changes To Wayne Schools

WAYNE, NJ — With intense heat expected to beat down on New Jersey tomorrow, Wayne Public Schools are taking precautions.

On Tuesday, Wayne schools will operate on an early dismissal schedule in an effort to protect students and staff from the dangerous temperatures.

“We wanted to notify families and staff as soon as possible so that appropriate childcare and transportation arrangements can be made in advance,” a statement read. “The health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority.”

See the dismissal schedule below (see ‘minimal day’ column for Tuesday’s schedule):

Forecasters are expecting New Jersey to be in “record high temperature territory” this week, potentially breaking on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to hit 95 degrees on Wednesday in Wayne.

"Given the forecast temperatures and humidity levels in the East early next week, it will feel more like summer than spring," AccuWeather Vice President of Forecast Operations Dan DePodwin said. "In many areas, Tuesday will bring the highest temperatures of the year so far, surpassing the highs reached in April."

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