Heat Advisory In Effect Until Tomorrow Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City until 6pm on Tuesday, June 26. The organization says:

Avoid strenuous activity. People without air conditioning, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions are most at risk. Cooling centers will be open.

People under 5 and over 64 are especially in danger of developing heat illness, as are people with pre-existing conditions and people taking medication that disrupts body temperature regulation. Symptoms can include weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and disorientation or confusion.

Local cooling centers near Ditmas Park include:

Dorchester Senior Center
1419 Dorchester Rd, 718-941-6700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, may be extended during heat emergency

Ft. Greene Hazel Brooks Senior Center
951 Ocean Ave, 347-435-3287
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Senior Citizens League of Flatbush Senior Center
550 Ocean Pkwy, 718-438-7771
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, may be extended during heat emergency

Cortelyou Library
1305 Cortelyou Road, 718-693-7763
Hours: M 10-6; Tu 10-6; W 10-8; Th 10-6; F 10-6; Sa 10-5
(Note: It’s not on the OEM map, but it’s open, and it’s cool.)

Flatbush Library
22 Linden Blvd, 718-856-0813
Hours: M 10-6; Tu 1-8; W 10-6; Th 10-6; F 10-6; Sa 10-5

Kensington Library
410 Ditmas Ave, 718-435-9431
Hours: M 10-6; Tu 1-8; W 10-6; Th 1-8; F 10-6;Sa 10-5

Be sure to call the cooling centers ahead to confirm that they’re open.

Stay hydrated and sun-blocked up, try not to work too hard, and check out our list of tips for keeping cool in the heat. For more information on avoiding heat illness, call 311 or visit the NYC Office of Emergency Management online.