posted on: 7/30/2019
As heat and humidity continue to rise, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Dover, beginning at noon today, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. The advisory concludes at 8 p.m.
The combination of temperatures reaching into the 90s and increasing humidity will contribute to a heat index of 95 degrees or more this afternoon. For an up-to-date forecast, visit the National Weather Service's information for Dover at http://go.usa.gov/xPGSn.
Residents looking to cool off while the heat advisory is in effect can visit City cooling centers during regular hours, including the McConnell Center cafeteria, which is open until 9 p.m. today, and the Public Library, which is open until 8:30 p.m. today.
posted on: 7/30/2019
As heat and humidity continue to rise, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Dover, beginning at noon today, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. The advisory concludes at 8 p.m.
The combination of temperatures reaching into the 90s and increasing humidity will contribute to a heat index of 95 degrees or more this afternoon. For an up-to-date forecast, visit the National Weather Service's information for Dover at http://go.usa.gov/xPGSn.
Residents looking to cool off while the heat advisory is in effect can visit City cooling centers during regular hours, including the McConnell Center cafeteria, which is open until 9 p.m. today, and the Public Library, which is open until 8:30 p.m. today.
For those unable to utilize the McConnell Center or Library cooling centers during regular hours, the air-conditioned lobby of the Police Station at 46 Chestnut St. and the City's Liberty North End Fire Station at 262 Sixth St. are also available for temporary relief from the heat.
The Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool is also open today for public swimming from 12 to 7:30 p.m.
Here are some tips from Dover Fire and Rescue to help prevent heat-related illness:
For more information, contact Dover Fire and Rescue at 603-516-6148.
For emergencies, dial 911.