Hot weather will force Prince George’s Co. schools to dismiss early - WTOP Morning Headlines - Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Problems with air conditioning have prompted Prince George's County Public Schools to say that schools will dismiss two hours early today. It is going to feel like it is 100 degrees or higher. Find out the what the weather will be like and whether any weather records were broken Tuesday. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - September 05, 2018 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Hot weather will force Prince George’s Co. schools to dismiss early]( Problems with air conditioning have prompted Prince George's County Public Schools to say that schools will dismiss two hours early today. It is going to feel like it is 100 degrees or higher. Find out the what the weather will be like and whether any weather records were broken Tuesday. 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