TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa is opening cooling stations for residents as extreme heat pushes temperatures into the upper 90s with heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees.
City officials said the cooling stations will operate on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The locations include:
- Barksdale Adult Activity Center – 1801 N. Lincoln Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607
- George Bartholomew Center – 8608 N. 12th Street, Tampa, FL 33604
- Ragan Park Center — 1200 E Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
- Kate Jackson Community Center — 821 S Rome Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
The facilities are open to all residents, especially those without air conditioning, and provide a safe, air-conditioned space to cool down during extreme heat.
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