Another day of oppressive heat is in the forecast for today and dozens of schools have announced early dismissals or a remote learning day because of it.
The first heat wave of the season has caused schools to modify their schedule for the third day in a row.
About a third of school districts in Connecticut sent students home early on Monday due to the high heat index.
Variably cloudy, very warm and muggy today with a few isolated afternoon storms. Highs in the 80s to near 90. Feels like 85-95!
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Temperatures will be closer to 80 at the beach.
Less humidity arrives overnight.
Sunny, warm and drier for tomorrow.
The weather will take a cool turn for Friday and the weekend.
A full list of school districts with early dismissals or a remote learning day can be found here.
