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Norwich Free Academy cancels games, practices Tuesday

August 28, 2018 12:00 am • Last Updated: August 28, 2018 3:39 pm

Norwich — Norwich Free Academy has canceled all practices and games Tuesday because of the high temperatures, humidity and heat index.

“The air quality, anticipated Heat Index of 100-105 degrees, as well as the turf pushing close to 140 degrees, create an unsafe environment for any level of physical exertion,” NFA spokesman Geoff Serra said in a statement. “The situation will be reevaluated by the Athletic Director (Wednesday).”

NFA has an artificial turf playing surface on the athletic field.

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