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Northeast Record Heat Forces Remote Classes, Cooling Centers

5/21/2026

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Record heat hit Northeast on Tuesday, with Portland, Maine at 92 °F and Boston at 96 °F.
National Weather Service warned day of heat before a cold front brings rain this week.
Philadelphia placed students at 57 schools in remote learning because many facilities lack air conditioning.
New York City opened cooling centers as the heat advisory persisted through Wednesday.
A Boston high school in Dorchester provided fans and water for students.

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Story summary

Record heat hit Northeast on Tuesday, with Portland, Maine at 92 °F and Boston at 96 °F.
National Weather Service warned day of heat before a cold front brings rain this week.
Philadelphia placed students at 57 schools in remote learning because many facilities lack air conditioning.
New York City opened cooling centers as the heat advisory persisted through Wednesday.
A Boston high school in Dorchester provided fans and water for students.