Schools in Philadelphia and Upper Darby will be dismissed early due to extreme heat

Record breaking temperatures will persist through this week as temperatures heat up. However, despite the heat, conditions will remain dry and sunny. NBC10's First Alert Weather meteorologist Justin Godynick has what you need to know about the heat.

"The District has invested $285.7 million to improve electrical and HVAC systems in 23 schools, with an emphasis on those serving elementary students," Oz Hill, Chief Operating Officer for the School District of Philadelphia said. The school district is currently working on installing air conditioning systems throughout the city's school buildings.The Philadelphia School District official start to the 2023-24 school year is Tuesday, September 5.The schools impacted by the early dismissal will release students on a three-hour early dismissal schedule.

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