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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Clayton County Public Schools have canceled all outdoor activities for the rest of the week because of excessive heat and the chance of storms.

On Monday afternoon, school officials announced in a Facebook post that they were canceling “all district-sanctioned outdoor activities” from Monday through Friday.

Officials said they based their decision on information from the National Weather Service, which says the heat index for metro Atlanta is projected to reach “Red Level” status each day from Monday through Friday. A heat advisory is in effect on Monday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., with the heat index possibly reaching up to 105 degrees in some areas.

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Officials said forecasters are also predicting a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the area from Tuesday through Sunday.

“School officials should adhere to established protocols for Red Level status during this time frame,” the post said. “Parents/guardians are encouraged to take this information into consideration when planning any outdoor activities for the week. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to make sure their children are dressed in appropriate clothing and have access to water so they are properly hydrated.”

In August 2019, 16-year-old basketball player Imani Bell died following an outdoor workout mandated by the Clayton County School District. Her family reached a $10 million settlement with the district in November 2022.

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An autopsy conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations revealed Imani had no preexisting conditions and that her death was solely attributed to heatstroke caused by strenuous physical exertion in extreme temperatures.