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CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Looking to beat the heat in the Twin Cities? Here's a list of cooling centers around the metro
An excessive heat warning is in place across the Twin Cities metro Sunday as feels-like temperatures surpass 100 degrees. WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for Sunday due to the dangerous heat, as well as the risk for severe storms. For those looking for a place to stay cool, there are options. The following places have cooling centers open across the Twin Cities for free during business hours: For a complete list of cooling centers open in Hennepin County, click here. Minneapolis also has several free pools, beaches and splash pads to help people beat the heat. To see a map of all the cooling centers and beaches in Ramsey County, click here. To stay cool, experts encourage people to limit time in direct sunlight and drink plenty of water. If you're going to be outside in the heat, doctors encourage wearing loose, light clothing and seeking shade when you can. It's recommended that anyone working or exercising in the elements drink at least one cup of water for every 20 minutes. Older adults, young kids and anyone with underlying conditions are at greater risk from extreme heat. In Minnesota, the number of heat-related hospitalizations spikes at a feels-like temperature of only 86 degrees. Cramps, rapid pulse and dizziness are early signs to watch out for when it comes to heat-related illness. Adam Del Rosso and Aki Nace contributed to this report.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Friday Racing At Monmouth Park Cancelled Due To Excessive Heat
Friday Racing At Monmouth Park Cancelled Due To Excessive Heat originally appeared on Paulick Report. Monmouth Park has cancelled Friday's scheduled eight-race card due to excessive heat, track officials races cancelled Friday will be brought back as extras for Friday, Aug. 1, and the racing office will also look to use them over the next weekend. Entries will be taken on Sunday, July 27, for next Friday's resumes at Monmouth Park on Saturday with a first race post time of 12:50 p.m. This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
Excessive heat is ramping up in the West into the weekend
After soaring to a record high of 118 degrees in Phoenix on Wednesday, temperatures Thursday morning dipped only a handful of degrees below the century mark. The preliminary low of 95 degrees is among the hottest on record for the city. And it comes as an excessive-heat warning continues through Thursday evening from about Palm Springs, California, to Phoenix, then south to the Mexican border.
CBS News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Excessive heat warning for NYC area today. Highs expected to feel like triple digits.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are under an excessive heat warning to start the week. Highs are expected to hit the mid-to-upper 90s on Monday, but it will actually feel like triple digits. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as our forecasters monitor the following alerts: Excessive heat warning across much of the area Monday and Tuesday for peak heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees across much of the area Monday and Tuesday for peak heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees Heat advisory across Long Island, the Jersey coastline and parts of the Catskills Monday and Tuesday for peak heat index values of 95 to 100+ degrees across Long Island, the Jersey coastline and parts of the Catskills Monday and Tuesday for peak heat index values of 95 to 100+ degrees Air quality alert across much of the area Monday due to ground level ozone Extreme heat today around NYC CBS News New York Record high temperatures are likely Monday and Tuesday. Monday starts out warm and stuffy, with temperatures in the 70s and up to 80 degrees. By afternoon, it will be hot, hazy and humid, with highs in the 90s but feels-like temperatures above 100. Tuesday looks like a similar story, before thunderstorms are back in the forecast Wednesday evening. Warning during extreme heat The hot temperatures are not just uncomfortable, they can be dangerous. That's why New York City opens hundreds of cooling centers in places like libraries, museums and senior centers. CLICK HERE to find one near you. Officials also remind New Yorkers to check in on their elderly and vulnerable neighbors over the next few days. "Stay inside, stay cool. We have lots of options available to you in the city. Take advantage of all of the important information that's been circulated about staying hydrated, staying inside, staying in the shade, and please, please check for your most vulnerable New Yorkers, including pets," Deputy Mayor for Administration Camille Joseph Varlack told CBS News New York. New York City Public Schools issued a notice about the heat, saying schools will be open Monday but are advised to move outdoor activities inside between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also announced she signed a bill that will allow refreshments to be offered to people waiting in line to vote Tuesday on Election Day. Meanwhile, Con Edison is asking customers to help reduce energy consumption by limiting the use of large appliances and setting thermostats to the highest comfortable temperature.
