Cooling centers open in Southern New England ahead of heat wave
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Cooling centers are opening in Southern New England in anticipation of this week’s heat wave.
ABC 6 meteorologist Chelsea Priest said a heat advisory will go into effect for Wednesday, as temperatures reach the mid-90s with high humidity levels.
Cooling Center locations for July 22-24 include:
FALL RIVER
Government Center: 1 Government Ctr.
- Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cooling center locations for July 19, include:
BARRINGTON
Barrington Public Safety Building: 100 Federal Rd.
- 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CRANSTON
Central Public Library: 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd.
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NEW BEDFORD
Main Library: Pleasant Street
- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wilks Branch: Acushnet Avenue
- 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PROVIDENCE
Fox Point Library: 90 Ives St.
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Knight Memorial Library: 275 Elmwood Ave.
- 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Library: 315 Academy Ave.
- 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Olneyville Library: 1 Olneyville Sq.
- 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Providence Public Library: 150 Empire St.
- 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Rochambeau Library: 708 Hope St.
- 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Smith Hill Library: 31 Candace St.
- 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
South Providence Library: 441 Prairie Ave.
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wanskuck Library: 233 Veazie St.
- 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Washington Park Library: 1316 Broad St.
- 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
SEEKONK
Seekonk Senior Center
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Seekonk Library: 410 Newman Ave.
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
