A break in the rain is making way for extreme temperatures to move into our area, pushing heat indexes into the triple digits for the next five days. Cooling stations are open through the weekend from Wednesday, July 31, through at least Sunday, Aug. 4. “While we recently experienced a lull in high temperatures, it’s clear that summer […]
Scorching temperatures are expected to continue across Wake County, with heat indices well into the triple digits forecasted until later this week. Wake County cooling stations will remain in operation for residents who need a place to cool off. The stations opened Friday, July 5, and due to the extension, they will remain available through […]
With continued sky-high temperatures in the forecast, Wake County’s temporary cooling stations will stay open to provide shelter from the triple-digit heat indices. The stations first opened Saturday, June 22, and due to the extension, they will remain available through at least Sunday, June 30, depending on the forecast. “Long periods of extreme heat can […]
In the aftermath of the severe weather experienced in Durham on Tuesday, August 15, multiple cooling centers are now open for residents to get out of the heat while power restoration is underway. Except for Bragtown Branch Library, which does not have power, and the Stanford L. Warren Branch, which is closed for renovations, all Durham […]
With heat index values expected to reach triple digits, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations Sunday through Tuesday for people to find relief from the scorching temperatures. “Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, so it’s important that people take proactive measures to protect themselves,” said Wake County Emergency Management Director Josh Creighton. “We […]
It’s super hot in the area and it will feel like the temps are close to 107 degrees. Check out some area public cooling stations where you can cool off and be safe. Wake County Regional Centers and Health and Human Services Centers The following cooling stations will be open until 5:15pm on Friday (today.) […]
With the heat index expected to again top 100 degrees this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who need a place to cool down amid the soaring temperatures. The cooling stations will open tomorrow, July 20, and offer residents a safe reprieve through Sunday evening. “We continue to monitor the dangers […]
With the heat index expected to top 100 degrees this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from soaring temperatures. The cooling stations will open tomorrow, July 6, and offer residents a safe reprieve through Friday evening. “Heat-related illnesses is serious and, for some […]
With heat index values expected to reach triple digits this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from soaring temperatures. The cooling stations will open today and offer residents a safe reprieve through Friday evening when the heat wave is predicted to subside. “Last […]
With heat index values expected to reach triple digits this week, Wake County will open temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from the high temperatures. “The potential for heat-related deaths and illnesses is a real concern when we see temperatures rise like they are expected to this week,” […]
With heat index values expected to reach triple digits Wednesday and Thursday, Wake County will open temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from the high temperatures. Starting at 11 a.m., residents can cool off at the following Wake County locations: Swinburne Building, 220 Swinburne St., Raleigh Eastern Regional […]
