Philadelphia public and Catholic schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow due to the heat.

The School District of Philadelphia released a statement tonight stating:

The expected extreme weather coupled by the high humidity levels could create a situation in which heat illness is possible. The District is taking this heat warning seriously by closing schools, which includes early childhood programs, at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow. At the 1:30 p.m. dismissal time, routine transportation will occur for students.

All District after-school programs have also been cancelled. Keep an eye on Thursday as well as temperatures are expected to stay well into the 90s.