All TVUSD schools will use the following HeatRisk color indicator to monitor outdoor activities. 

The HeatRisk color indicator is noted for each day of the week in the box above the weather forecast (updated 10/01/2024).

Direct link to National Weather Service’s “HeatRisk” forecast.

With higher temperatures and extreme heat conditions occurring more often, all schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) have plans in place for the continued operation of schools during periods of extreme hot weather. The guidelines are outlined in the District’s Heat Operations Plan.

The safety and well-being of our students and employees are our top priority. We want to make sure that students and employees are healthy, and to prevent heat-related illness so that learning can continue. As a result, our schools have guidelines in place for instruction and athletics during hot weather. 

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has updated its guidance for schools on sports and strenuous outdoor activities during extreme heat.

Forecasting Heat

CDPH and TVUSD are using the latest version of the National Weather Service’s “HeatRisk” forecast, which incorporates data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine if temperatures pose an elevated risk of heat-related health impacts. HeatRisk is a better indicator than temperature alone because it takes into consideration: 

1. How unusual the heat is for your location and time of the year
2. How long the heat will last

HeatRisk Levels and Guidelines
Adapted from CDPH Health Guidance for Schools on Sports and Strenuous Activities During Extreme Heat