Stay Cool During Heat Wave This Week!
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The National Weather Service has put out an Extreme Heat Warning starting June 29 through July 2. Here are some resources and information for keeping cool this week!
Cooling Centers
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries - 448 North Burdick in Kalamazoo
No ID or residency requirements for cooling center use. Guests can remain and transition into dinner service.
Ministry with Community - 500 N. Edwards St in Kalamazoo
Adults and children accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcomed between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. No ID or residency requirement are necessary, but no pets are allowed.
Kalamazoo Public Library: Central Library - 315 South Rose Street in Kalamazoo
Open 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Public Library: Washington Square Branch - 1244 Portage Street in Kalamazoo
Open 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Public Library: Eastwood Branch - 1112 Gayle Avenue in Kalamazoo
Open 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Public Library: Alma Powell Branch - 308 West North Street in Kalamazoo
Open 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Public Library: Oshtemo Branch - 7265 W. Main Street in Kalamazoo
Open 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Salvation Army Kalamazoo - 1700 South Burdick Street in Kalamazoo
Open 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.). Service animals permitted; no other pets allowed.
Greater Open Door Church - 416 Phelps Avenue in Kalamazoo
Open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Portage Zhang Senior Center - 203 East Centre Avenue in Portage
Open 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Service animals permitted; no other pets allowed.
Comstock Community Center - 6330 King Highway in Kalamazoo
Open 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. May close during severe weather if staff safety becomes a concern.
Public Water Recreation Areas
Kik Pool - 1018 Walter Street in Kalamazoo (Open on Wednesday from 1:30 PM – 8 PM)
La Crone Park Splash Pad - 535 West Paterson Street in Kalamazoo
Florence Street Splash Pad - 534 Florence Street in Kalamazoo
Public water fountains are also available for hydration at Dr. Martin Luther King Park, Bronson Park, and Southside Park.
Source: WWMT
Weather Forecast This Week
Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Source: National Weather Service
