Providence officials urge residents to exercise caution during extreme heat conditions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence officials are getting ready for this week’s heat advisory.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday July 15, with heat index temperatures of 95-100 degrees expected in the city of Providence.
The same extreme heat is expected to last into Wednesday before cooler temperatures arrive on Thursday, according to a release.
Mayor Brett Smiley and the Providence Emergency Management Agency/Providence Recreation Department has announced that cooling centers will be available and open from Monday to Wednesday.
Officials are urging residents to be cautious during these extreme temperatures.
Pools, splashpads, and water parks will be open with extended hours from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. until July 17.
Below is a list of locations that will be open:
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Park
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Location
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Al Carrington Water Park
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64 Richardson St.
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Billy Taylor Water Park
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124 Camp St.
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Sackett Street Water Park
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100 Sackett St.
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Harriet & Sayles Water Park
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375 Sayles St.
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General Street Water Park
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11 West Dr.
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George West Water Park
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1266 Chalkstone Ave.
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Fargnoli Water Park
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945 Smith St.
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Fox Point Water Park
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505 Wickenden St.
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Igliozzi Rec Center
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675 Plainfield St.
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Wallace Street Park
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1 Wallace St.
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Pastore Park
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Corner of Knight St. & Tell St.
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Joslin Recreation Center
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17 Hyatt St.
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More info listed on PEMA’s website.
