Cooling center, 30 hydration stations open amid heat wave in Atlanta
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Residents needing relief from the heat dome that's brought dangerously hot temperatures to most of Georgia can seek shelter at Atlanta's cooling center.
Why it matters: The extreme heat, which is expected to last through the weekend, will be a threat to unhoused people and people whose homes do not have air conditioning.
The latest: The cooling center at Selena S. Butler Park at 98 William Holmes Borders Senior Drive will operate until further notice from 11am to 6pm Monday through Friday, the city said in a press release.
- Caveat: It will not be open July 3 as that's when Atlanta will observe Independence Day.
- The center will have bottled water on hand.
Zoom in: Thirty Atlanta fire stations will also serve as hydration stations, and a map of their locations can be found here.
For the water lovers: Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation splash pads, which are free, are open daily from 10am to 8pm (with the exception of July 3-4). Locations include:
- Center Hill Park, 2305 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW
- Rodney Cook Sr. Park, 616 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW
- D.H. Stanton Park, 213 Haygood Avenue SE
- Historic Fourth Ward, 800 Dallas Street NE
- Perkerson Park, 770 Deckner Avenue SW
- Rev. James Orange Recreation Center, 1305 Oakland Drive SW
For the swimmers: Outdoor and indoor pools are available. Free swimming throughout the summer will be offered on certain days and times at indoor pools.
State of play: Daytime temperatures are expected to hover in the mid- to upper-90s through the rest of the week. But when you factor in humidity, the heat index will reach or exceed 100 degrees in some areas.
- Don't expect relief to come overnight, as low temperatures will stay in the mid-70s.
- Scattered thunderstorms are also possible during the afternoon and evening this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Reach out to the Mayor's Office of Constituent Services for more details about the cooling center and hydration stations.