Cassandra
An alert from the city of Montpelier noted that the National Weather Service is predicting dangerously high temperatures for central Vermont this week, starting Monday, Aug. 11 through Wednesday, Aug. 13.
The National Weather Service has posted an alert on its website warning that “Hot temperatures will result in heat index values in the mid to upper 90s. Take extra precautions when outside and take frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Remember to drink fluids and stay hydrated.”
The site goes on to state “There will be little relief Tuesday night with low temperatures only cooling to around 70 degrees. Structures will not efficiently cool off in these conditions. Heat impacts are cumulative, and those without access to adequate cooling will be at the most risk to developing heat related illnesses.
Several local cooling locations are open to the public throughout the week, including:
Barre
- Aldrich Library, 6 Main Street, open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Aldrich Public Library, York Branch, 134 Mill Street, East Barre, Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Montpelier
• Montpelier City Hall Council Chambers, Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Montpelier Transit Center, Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC) (for the senior community), Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Plainfield
Cutler Memorial Library in Plainfield, 51 High Street, Plainfield, open regular hours, Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Northfield
Northfield Community Room, 168 Wall Street, Northfield, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.
For more information on this week’s weather forecast, visit the National Weather Service website at weather.gov or call the Vermont Department of Health/Environmental Health at 802-863-7220, extension 0, or contact ClimateHealth@vermont.gov.
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