Photo: In the summertime when the weather is high

Belmont will be opening cooling centers after the the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for eastern Massachusetts for the first four days of July.

The NWS indicated a prolonged period of dangerous heat and humidity from 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1 and lasting through 8 p.m. on Saturday, the 4th of July with peak heat conditions during the afternoon on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3.

• Heat index values may reach in a range of 96-112 degrees F.
• Overnight relief from the temperature will be poor.
• Persistent exposure to high heat and humidity may cause illness.
• All residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned buildings, avoid direct sunlight and check on relatives and neighbors.

Belmont will open two town buildings as cooling centers over the four days: