Monroe County authorities will open cooling stations this week because the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, with felt temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The NWS issued a heat advisory for about half the state, including Monroe and all contiguous counties.
What to do to avoid heat-related illness
The American Red Cross said in a news release that extreme heat can be dangerous for anyone. The organization advised people to:
Watch for heat exhaustion symptoms
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat exhaustion symptoms include:
When will cooling stations be open?
Cooling stations will open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026 to Friday, July 3, 2026, but a few others will also have hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will have slightly different hours. Stations are in Bloomington unless noted otherwise.
Cooling stations that will be open Monday through Thursday:
Cooling stations that will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday:
Are pets allowed?
Pets are allowed only at Station 21 and 29 of the Monroe Fire Protection District. Pets must be in a kennel or carrier.
Do the stations offer food or places to sleep?
No. The Emergency Management Agency said it encourages people who need overnight shelter “to make your way to our local shelters providing that service.”
Boris Ladwig can be reached at bladwig@heraldt.com.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Heat advisory for south‑central Indiana prompts cooling sites to open
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