Austin opens cooling centers ahead of Texas heat wave this week. See map, hours
Texas is bracing for a relentless and potentially historic heat wave this week, with dangerously high temperatures expected statewide, especially in Central and South Texas, where highs will surpass 100 degrees.
The National Weather Service warns that the early-season heat wave, fueled by a strong high-pressure system, will bring hazardous conditions from Tuesday through the weekend, with temperatures climbing up to 20 degrees above normal. Cities like Encinal and Cotulla are forecast to see extreme highs reaching 113 degrees.
Maps from the weather service also show the heat moving eastward, and by Friday, May 16, highs in the 80s and 90s could reach New York.
This sudden spike in heat follows weeks of stormy and cooler-than-average weather in late April and early May — conditions that align with the Farmers' Almanac's seasonal outlook.
In anticipation of the sweltering temperatures hitting Central Texas, Austin's Homeless Strategy Office alerted over 3,500 people via its text messaging system Monday morning. The alerts warned residents to take precautions and provided information about the city's cooling centers.
"These facilities are meant to serve as a temporary reprieve from the heat during normal operating hours," the news release from the City of Austin states. "Service animals, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, are allowed in City facilities."
Here's where you can find cooling centers throughout Austin.
Austin's cooling centers include Austin Public Library branches and recreation centers. Check the above map for information regarding extended hours and temporary closures. You can also visit https://www.austintexas.gov/alerts.
The Dougherty Arts Center, which typically operates as a cooling center, is unavailable all summer for construction and repairs.
Asian American Resource Center: 8401 Cameron RdMonday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Austin Nature & Science Center: 2389 Stratford DrMonday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Austin Recreation Center: 1301 Shoal Creek BlvdMonday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center: 808 Nile StMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Delores Duffie Recreation Center: 1182 N Pleasant Valley RdMonday-Thursday 1-9 p.m., Friday 1-6 p.m.
Dittmar Recreation Center: 1009 W Dittmar RdMain Rec Center: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Gymnasium: Monday-Friday 12-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.- 4p.m.
Dottie Jordan Recreation Center: 2803 Loyola LnMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center: 5801 Ainez DrMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.
George Washington Carver Museum: 1165 Angelina StMonday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Givens Recreation Center: 3811 E 12th St #1936Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.
Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center: 1201 E Rundberg LnMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Hancock Recreation Center: 811 E 41st StMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Lamar Senior Activity Center: 2874 Shoal Crest AveMonday/Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center: 35 Robert T Martinez Jr StMonday-Friday 1-6 p.m.
McBeth Recreation Center: 2401 Columbus DrMonday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Montopolis Recreation and Community Center: 1200 Montopolis DrMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Northwest Recreation Center: 2913 Northland DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Pan Am Recreation Center: 2100 E 43rd StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center: 2608 Gonzales StMonday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pickfair Community Center: 10904 Pickfair DrMonday-Friday 2-6 p.m.
Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recreation Center: 2407 Canterbury StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
South Austin Recreation Center: 1100 Cumberland RdMonday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
South Austin Senior Activity Center: 3911 Menchaca RdMonday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Turner Roberts Recreation Center: 7201 Colony Loop DrMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library: 710 W Cesar Chavez StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Carver Branch, Austin Public Library: 1161 Angelina StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cepeda Branch, Austin Public Library: 651 N Pleasant Valley RdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Austin Public Library: 5125 Convict Hill RdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Howson Branch, Austin Public Library: 2500 Exposition BlvdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
John Gillum Branch, Austin Public Library: 2505 Steck AveMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Milwood Branch, Austin Public Library: 12500 Amherst DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Old Quarry Branch, Austin Public Library: 7051 Village Center DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Branch, Austin Public Library: 211 E William Cannon DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ruiz Branch, Austin Public Library: 1600 Grove BlvdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Southeast Branch, Austin Public Library: 5804 Nuckols Crossing RdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Spicewood Springs Branch, Austin Public Library: 8637 Spicewood Springs RdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
St. John Branch, Austin Public Library: 7500 Blessing AveMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Terrazas Branch, Austin Public Library: 1105 E Cesar Chavez StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Twin Oaks Branch, Austin Public Library: 1800 S 5th StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
University Hills Branch, Austin Public Library: 4721 Loyola LnMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Willie Mae Kirk Branch, Austin Public Library: 3101 Oak Springs DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Windsor Park Branch, Austin Public Library: 5833 Westminster DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Yarborough Branch, Austin Public Library: 2200 Hancock DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Austin opens cooling centers amid Texas heat wave: See map, hours
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