CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Corpus Christi and Nueces County from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. today. The Heat Index is expected to range up to 110° degrees.

Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. In response to the extreme temperatures, the City of Corpus Christi is making several cooling centers available to the public for extended hours.The cooling centers will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. today.

Please see the list below for facility names and addresses:

Ethel Eyerly Senior Center                             654 Graham Road                             826-2330

Garden Senior Center                                    5325 Greely Drive                              826-2345

Lindale Senior Center                                    3135 Swantner Drive                          826-2340

La Retama Central Public Library                  805 Comanche Street                         826-7000

Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library              1230 Carmel Parkway                        826-2370 (Open until 7:00 p.m.)

Ben F. McDonald Public Library                     4044 Greenwood Drive                      826-2356

Owen R. Hopkins Public Library                    3202 McKinzie Road                          826-2350

Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library               5930 Brockhampton Street                826-2360 (Open until 7:00 p.m.)

Janet F. Harte Public Library                          2629 Waldron Road                           826-2310 (Open Until 7:00 p.m.)

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will allow individuals to ride fare-free upon telling their Bus Operator that they'll be traveling to the nearest cooling center. For more information, go to http://www.ccrta.org

The City's pools, splash pads, and the Bayfront Park Fountain are open with free admission as a cooling alternative. NOTE: All children under the age of eight must be accompanied and always supervised by an adult, age 16+. 

Hours of operation vary by location:

Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Animal Care Services will have on-call officers for calls concerning pets left outside in the heat.

Tips for keeping pets safe in extreme heat:

The City remains in Stage One of the Drought Contingency Plan, residents are reminded to conserve water.

Overall, the best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Stay cool, drink plenty of fluids, wear cool clothing and monitor strenuous outdoor activities.

The City also would like to remind everyone about the precautions you can take to reduce your risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The Texas Department of State Health Services advises:

For more information on City cooling centers, visit www.cctexas.com/coolingcenters.

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