LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools have cancelled all their outdoor activities ahead of a heat wave in Louisville.
Starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, all outdoor activities put on by JCPS will be cancelled until after 12 p.m. Saturday.
The district cited the "high heat index" as the reason for the abrupt cancellations.
Facebook post that athletic activities are also cancelled if they are outside.
Air-conditioned gyms may be used for activities, according to the Facebook post.
KHSAA guidelines bar athletics events from taking place outside when the heat index reaches 104 degrees.
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