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City of Houston opening 5 cooling centers Sunday amid heat threat

In response to the threat, the city of Houston is opening facilities on Sunday for people who need access to air conditioning.
With high temperatures forecast between 99 and 103 degrees, the National Weather Service is extending its heat advisory to Sunday for Houston and the surrounding region.

HOUSTON --- With high temperatures forecast between 99 and 103 degrees, the National Weather Service is extending its heat advisory to Sunday for Houston and the surrounding region.

KHOU 11 Meteorologist Blake Mathews says we could see runaway temperatures as high as 105 degrees Sunday and into Monday in certain parts of the area.

In response to the threat, the city of Houston is opening facilities on Sunday for people who need access to air conditioning.

Five city facilities will be open on Sunday from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.:

  • Houston Public Library - Downtown: 500 McKinney St, 77002
  • Acres Home Multi-Service Center: 6719 W. Montgomery Rd, 77091
  • Kashmere Multi-Service Center: 4802 Lockwood Dr, 77026
  • Southwest Multi-Service Center: 6400 High Star Dr, 77074
  • Sunnyside Multi-Service Center: 9314 Cullen Blvd, 77051

Residents who need assistance with transport to a designated Cooling Center may call 3-1-1 (713.837.0311) to request a free ride from METRO. Residents without adequate access to air conditioning may also seek shelter in shopping malls, museums, churches, movie theaters, etc.

Peak heat-index values are between 102 and 110 degrees, so practice heat safety and stay in the shade as best you can.

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