Local cooling centers open doors in face of extreme heat

Greenfield opens cooling centers in response to high temps

GREENFIELD — As the region braces for high temperatures of 91 degrees Thursday, the city has opened cooling centers in several publicly owned buildings.

Local cooling centers open doors in face of extreme heat

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — With the intense heat bearing down on Southern New England Wednesday, officials in Providence are opening cooling centers. Residents can visit their community library or one of a series of shelters. And across the river, East Providence has cooling centers for those who need it. The East Providence Senior Center, the Weaver Library, and the Riverside Library will all be open today and tomorrow. Categories: News, P…

Ulster County heat wave continues, cooling centers open

Cooling stations are open across Ulster County to help residents battle the heat wave that’s currently toasting Ulster County and surrounding areas. A Heat Advisory is in effect across most of the Hudson Valley through Thursday, with high humidity and temperatures pushing the heat index into the upper 90s, possibly topping 100°. There is a continued risk of scattered thunderstorms bringing flash flooding as they have in recent days. Kingston res…

Wake County Re-Opens Cooling Stations Due To Extreme Heat

Source: CRISTINA QUICLER / Getty Despite a few days of cloudy weather, temperatures in Wake County are expected to reach dangerous highs over the coming days. Wake County will open temporary cooling stations through at least Monday, July 21, to help residents stay safe and cool. “Temperatures this high can be dangerous for anyone,” said Darshan Patel, operations manager for Wake County Emergency Management. “It’s important to find ways to keep c…