105 Degree Heat Index: Where to Find Cooling Centers Near Plainfield

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the sweltering weather forecast that will continue throughout the week.

June 17, 2024, 10:35 a.m. CDT

PLAINFIELD, Ill. — Heat index values of 105 degrees are a possibility as hot and humid conditions are expected throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Monday's high is 97, with a maximum heat index of 105. For the rest of the week, maximum heat index values of 100 degrees are possible. Tuesday the high temperature will be 93 degrees, Wednesday it will be 95 degrees and Thursday it will be 97 degrees.

“Periodic showers and thunderstorms are also expected over the next few days, but most hours are expected to be dry,” the weather service said.

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If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some places in and near Plainfield where you might find relief. County officials will remind residents to call ahead to ensure a cooling center is open before traveling there.

Bolingbrook Fire Station #41111 W. Boughton Road

Telephone: 630-226-8504

Hours: 24/7

Bolingbrook Fire Station #51900 Rodeo Drive

Telephone: 630-226-8505

Hours: 24/7

Dawn Center611 E. Cass Street

Telephone: 815-774-4663

Hours: On request only

Mission MorningStar – Welcome Center364 E. Washington St. (entrance on Melchoir Place)

Telephone: 815-772-5780

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. If the temperature exceeds 90 degrees, the center will open Saturday and Sunday.

Plainfield Police Department14300 S. Coil Plus Drive

Telephone: 815-436-2341

Hours: On request only

Romeoville Fire Station #3698 N. Birch Lane

Telephone: 815-886-7227

Hours: Pick up the ringing phone if no one is there. Call the police department at 815-886-7219 if no one answers.

White Oak Library District – Romeoville Branch201 W. Normantown Road

Telephone: 815-552-4200

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Shorewood Police Department903 W. Jefferson St.

Telephone: 815-552-4200

Hours: On request only