Heat wave prompts schools to adjust schedules and use cooling centers
By The BriefBrief
Brutally hot temperatures across the West and South are driving millions to look for ways to cope. Some schools are rearranging schedules to keep students safe, and public libraries are being used as cooling centers in parts of North Carolina. Severe storms are also expected along the East Coast, including the mid-Atlantic.
WHO:Schools and public libraries in parts of North Carolina
WHAT:Schools rearrange schedules and public libraries operate as cooling centers to help people cope with extreme heat
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Extreme heat is prompting measures to keep students and residents safe.
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