ABC6 Stormtracker Weather: Extreme heat warning issued, cooling centers opening their doors

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — An extreme heat warning is in effect in southern New England.

The other concern for this morning is patchy fog.

Visibility is only an issue in Taunton and Norwood, but the fog will clear in the morning.

Our satellite and radar is clear and will remain that way for the day.

Temperatures are already in the low to mid seventies.

Providence and other inland cities are already nearing the high seventies and humidity is at 82 percent.

The extreme heat warning will be in effect through tomorrow night at 8 p.m.

The heat index will be between 95 and 108 degrees.

Small children, seniors and people with respiratory ailments are especially at risk in the high heat.

Drink a lot of water, stay in the air conditioning and avoid too much time in the sun during peak daytime hours, 10 this morning to 2 in the afternoon.

If you need to take your dog out, do so before or after the peak daytime hours.

If you’ve got the day off, it’s a good day to be at the coast.

Temperatures will be closer to 85 degrees.

Don’t forget the sunscreen and lots of water.

The UV index will be high.

Remember the feels like temperature will be at least 95 degrees.

Monday night, temps drop to the low 70s with the humidity sticking around.

The heat wave continues Tuesday.

The extreme heat warning clears by Wednesday, but temperatures will remain hot.

Municipalities across southern New England are making resources available to help you stay cool.

New Bedford opened several cooling centers and splash pads including its public libraries.

Fall River has announced that the lobby of Government Center will be utilized as a cooling center.

It will open in this capacity Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.

In Taunton, three cooling centers are also available and Hopewell Pool also opens today.

Admission fees will be waived with a proof of residency.

Providence also has emergency cooling centers.

You’re asked to call before going.

The city’s libraries also serve as cooling centers.

A complete list of Providence cooling centers can be found here.