Heat Advisory in Effect, Cooling Centers Available to Public

KSMU | By Bailey Vassalli

Published July 19, 2018 at 1:36 PM CDT

A heat advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m.

A heat advisory is in effect until 9 p.m, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures will be in the middle to upper 90s, producing a heat index of up to 110 degrees.

According to the Springfield-Greene County Park Board Silver Springs Pool will remain open until 8 p.m. Thursday. The pool is located at 1100 N Hampton Ave. Four cooling centers are also available to the public on Thursday. Each cooling center has seating, restrooms and air conditioning.

The cooling centers are as follows:

Mediacom Ice Park is located at 635 E Trafficway St and is open until 8 p.m.
Chesterfield Family Center is located at 2511 W Republic Road and is open until 10 p.m.
Dan Kinney Family Center is located at 2701 S Blackman Road and is open until 10 p.m.
Doling Family Center is located at 301 E Talmage St and is open until 10 p.m.

The National Weather Service urges individuals to drink plenty of fluids, stay where it’s cool and to check on relatives and neighbors.