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Detroit Schools Closing Early for 3rd Day Amid Hot Weather

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Michigan Municipal League
Downtown Detroit

Detroit's public schools are closing early for a third-consecutive day because of hot weather.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District announced that classes would end three hours early on Thursday after closing early on Tuesday and Wednesday as well.

School field trips will be rescheduled.

Updated information is being posted on the district's website.

Temperatures again were expected to rise to above 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius).

More thunderstorms also are possible.

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