A heat advisory is in effect for Indianapolis and much of central and southern Indiana until 8 p.m. July 26.
Temperatures will reach a high of 91 degrees Saturday, with a heat index of up to 105 degrees in the afternoon, according to NWS Indianapolis. Temperatures are expected to cool to 76 degrees this evening.
Scattered rain and thunderstorms are possible, with a 40% chance of rain during the day, and more rain expected Sunday. NWS said the heat, humidity and rain would persist “for the next several days.”
Where are the Indianapolis cooling centers?
A full list of centers with weekday and weekend hours can be found on the Indianapolis Parks and Recreation website.
Broad Ripple Park Family Center,1426 Broad Ripple Ave., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Brookside Park Family Center, 3500 Brookside Parkway S. Drive, noon to 8 p.m.
Christian Park Family Center, 4200 English Ave., noon to 8 p.m.
Frederick Douglass Park Family Center, 1616 E. 25th St., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Garfield Park Burrello Family Center, 2345 Pagoda Drive 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Krannert Park Family Center, 605 S. High School Road, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Municipal Gardens Family Center, 1831 Lafayette Road, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pride Park Family Center, 1129 S. Vandeman St., 2-7 p.m.
Rhodius Park Family Center, 1720 W. Wilkins St., 2-8 p.m.
Riverside Park Family Center, 2420 N. Riverside E. Drive, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Stanley Strader Park Family Center, 2850 Bethel Ave., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Washington Park Family Center, 3130 E. 30th St., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Windsor Park Family Center, 6510 E. 25th St., 1-8 p.m.
Watkins Park Family Center, 2360 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. St., 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thatcher Park Family Center, 4649 W Vermont St., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
How to stay cool during extreme heat
The city encourages Hoosiers to keep the following safety tips in mind over the next few days:
Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water.
Check on relatives and neighbors, especially the elderly and those without access to air conditioning.
Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. If possible, delay outdoor chores until the evening hours.
When working outside, wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Take frequent breaks in the shade or an air-conditioned room.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. If you or someone you know experiences signs of heat stroke, call 911 and take immediate action to cool off the person until help arrives.
Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.
Bring pets indoors and ensure they have plenty of water to drink. The city said pets are not to be outside unsupervised when the temperature is higher than 90 degrees or a heat advisory is in effect.
Consider carrying an umbrella for immediate shade while outside.
Dial 211 or 866-211-9966 to reach Indiana 211 for non-emergency resources.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Heat advisory in effect in central, southern Indiana on July 26