A heat advisory is issued whenever the heat index is forecast to reach 95 degrees for two consecutive days.
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In Cheshire, the town has set up cooling stations at the library and senior center through the end of the weekend due to the expected temperatures.
In Chicago, the weather service said temperatures and moisture this high could lead to heat-related illnesses.
The library cooling center is open 9 a.m.to 9 p.m. during most of the week, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and is closed on Sundays.
These facilities will be open during regular business hours for individuals to take a break from the heat.
“Please look out for friends and neighbors and make sure that they’re staying cool and hydrated”, Geldart said. The hours of operation are 2 p.m.to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 1 p.m.to 6 p.m. Saturday; Closed on Sunday.
Even though humidity was low in the Los Angeles area, the weather service warned that risky heat-related illness is possible, especially for sensitive populations, those conducting outdoor activities and people without access to air conditioning.
Not surprisingly, Department of Parks and Recreation Director Keith Anderson said the District’s pools and spray parks will be open longer to give people more opportunities to get out of the heat this weekend.
On Sunday, then, the Rescue Mission will be used as a cooling center from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m. and the Salvation Army will be open from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.
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“Our spray parks are safer and more fun than opening fire hydrants”, he said.
