Extreme Heat Closes Schools Across Northeast Ohio

School districts across Northeast Ohio are closed Tuesday due to extreme heat, extending Labor Day for students in dozens and dozens of districts. Most buildings without air conditioning are shut down Tuesday.

The National Weather Service issued a heat index warning on Tuesday. "Heat index values in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees are possible today, mainly during the afternoon hours," the agency said.

Tuesday's high is projected to be about 92 degrees, but humidity and other factors will make the day feel even hotter. Storms are possible in the evening.

School districts may see closures again on Wednesday, with a projected high of 91 degrees. Parents may want to plan ahead if their student attends a building without air conditioning.

Closed school districts in Patch towns:

• Elementary Schools — Avon Lake Schools
• PreK-8th Grade — Cleveland Heights-University Heights Schools
• Mentor Public Schools
• Shaker Heights School District

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