Jessie and Kim Young of Winchester, Virginia, found some shade in 80-degree heat in Slack Plaza, on June 15, 2024, following the FestivAll parade in downtown Charleston. They were in town to visit Kim's sister.
Levi Petsonk, 4, of Fayetteville, stays cool in the fountains at Slack Plaza on Saturday, June 15, 2024, after the FestivALL parade in downtown Charleston.
Jessie and Kim Young of Winchester, Virginia, found some shade in 80-degree heat in Slack Plaza, on June 15, 2024, following the FestivAll parade in downtown Charleston. They were in town to visit Kim's sister.
Levi Petsonk, 4, of Fayetteville, stays cool in the fountains at Slack Plaza on Saturday, June 15, 2024, after the FestivALL parade in downtown Charleston.
HUNTINGTON ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Organizations in the region are taking precautionary measures this week to help community members stay cool as a heat wave moves across the country.
According to the National Weather Service, heat index values of up to 103 are expected through 8 p.m. Friday, June 21, in the Tri-State region. These hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
At the U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern PresidentÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Cup in Dunbar, West Virginia, Marshall UniversityÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s training staff, along with a cooling tent and ice bath, are available to keep everyone safe, tournament director Beth Noss said.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œIncorporating water breaks has started, so this morning we just started with a water break every half and weÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™re up to three water breaks in a half just to try to make sure we can keep everybody ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” the referees, the players, all ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” hydrated,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Noss said.
The Cabell County Public Library is one of many air-conditioned cooling centers in Huntington, supplying water bottles and a place for people to cool down this week.
Harmony House is extending its hours until 5 p.m. each day this week, said Executive Director Brittany Ochoa. The shelter is open to provide water, air conditioning and bathrooms from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will also be collecting donations of bottled water and popsicles throughout the week.
Ochoa said that Harmony House will also be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, despite previous plans to close for the Juneteenth holiday.
The Cabell County Community Services OrganizationÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Senior Centers are also open as cooling centers this week, said CCCSO Assistant Director Teresa Atkins.
Water is available at each of the five senior centers in the region, and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. each day of the week at the Underwood Senior Center, Marie Redd Senior Center, Salt Rock Senior Center, Milton Senior Center and Bob Bailey Senior Wellness Center.
The West Virginia Emergency Management Division Friday urging caution and heat safety practices, such as limiting outdoor activities, staying hydrated and learning how to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWest Virginia is facing a significant heat wave for this time of year,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ said WVEMD Director GE McCabe in the release. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œItÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s very important that we all take precautions to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our pets. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and check on your neighbors.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
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