Belmont Opens Beech Street Center As Cooling Station Through Thursday During Heat Wave

Photo: It’s hot out there

The National Weather Service has issued a Moderate Heat Advisory for much of Southern New England – including Belmont – from 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 15 until 7 p.m., Thursday, July 17. With the Heat Index Values – a combination of high heat and humidity – reaching 95-100 degrees Fahrenheit, the Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St., will be open to provide an air conditioned respite from 8 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. through Thursday.

All residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. The combination of heat and humidity may cause heat related illnesses and can be deadly.

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