It will be sunny with a high temperature near 97 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the heat index value, or the “feels like” temperature, will be around 101 Tuesday and as high as 105 on Wednesday. High temperatures are expected in the mid-90s through Friday.
Dayton’s recreation centers will be available as cooling centers and are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday at the following locations:
- Greater Dayton Recreation Center, 2021 W. Third St.
- Lohrey Recreation Center, 2366 Glenarm Ave.
- Northwest Recreation Center, 1600 Princeton Drive
Additionally, the city operates several splash pads at parks open daily from noon to 8 p.m. at the following locations:
- Fairview Park, 2262 Elsmere Ave.
- Five Oaks Spray Park, 329 Five Oaks Ave.
- Mallory Park, 3037 Germantown St.
- McIntosh Park, 882 W. Riverview Ave.
- Stuart Patterson Spray Park, 238 Baltimore St.
- Walnut Hills Spray Park, 2340 Wayne Ave.
- Washington Park, 3620 E. Second St.
Residents are encouraged to stay indoors in an air-conditioned whenever possible.
When outside, stay in the shade as much as possible, take frequent breaks and drink plenty of fluids.
Residents also should check on family members and neighbors, and to remember to provide shelter and fresh, cool water for pets as well.
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