Very hot conditions will continue today with highs in the middle 90s along with a heat index just over 100 degrees. An isolated t'storm is possible late this afternoon into the evening but most areas will remain dry. Uncomfortably warm and muggy conditions will prevail overnight with lows in the middle 70s.
Due to the high heat expected today, the CBS 21 First Warning Weather team has declared today a Weather WARN Day.
Fortunately relief is on the tomorrow as a cold front brings numerous showers and t'storms to the area. A few of the storms will be capable of torrential rain which may result in some flash flooding. Gusty winds will accompany the stronger storms as well. Highs on Thursday are expected to be in the middle 80s... much cooler!
CBS 21 FIRST WARNING WEATHER FORECAST:
Today: Partly cloudy, very hot, and humid with a late day t'storm: High 96, Heat Index: 102
Tonight: Partly cloudy, uncomfortably warm, and muggy with t'storm: Low 72
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy and not as hot with numerous showers and t'storms: High 84
Tomorrow Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered t'storms: Low 68
Friday: Early clouds along with a shower, then afternoon clearing, refreshing: High 78
- Meteorologist Ed Russo
The World Health Organization recommends drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and sugar, and refraining from strenuous activity to stay cool. Wearing lightweight clothing and staying in the shade can also help. For those without air conditioning, opening windows at night when it's cooler and closing them during the day can help keep homes cool.
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Berks County
Berks Encore's Center at 40 N. 9th St., Reading – Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Family First Resource Center at 416 S. 7th St., Reading – Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Center at Spring Street in Boyertown – Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Casa de la Amistad at 501 Washington St., Reading – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Robeson Lutheran Church in Mohnton – Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday until noon
Frieden’s Lutheran Church in Oley – Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Strausstown Community Campus – Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Keystone Villa at Fleetwood in Blandon – Open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Cumberland County
Branch Creek Place Senior Center 115 North Fayette Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257 📞 717-300-3563
Big Spring Senior Center 91 Doubling Gap Road, Suite 1, Newville, PA 17241 📞 717-776-4478
Carlisle Senior Action Center 20 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 📞 717-249-5007
Mechanicsburg Place Senior Center 97 West Portland Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 📞 717-697-5947
Mary C. Schaner Senior Center 98 South Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025 📞 717-732-3915
West Shore Senior Center 122 Geary Avenue, New Cumberland, PA 17070 📞 717-774-0409
These centers are typically open Monday through Friday during daytime hours. It’s a good idea to call ahead to confirm hours or ask about transportation options if needed.
The Dauphin County commissioners have designated the following:
B’nai B’rith Senior Center 130 S. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 📞 (717) 232-7516 🕘 Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Jewish Community Center – Senior Adult Program 2986 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 📞 (717) 236-9555 ext. 3115 🕘 Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Heinz-Menaker Senior Center 1824 N. 4th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 📞 (717) 238-7860 🕘 Tue–Fri, 8:30 AM–1:00 PM
Friendship Senior Center 5000 Commons Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112 📞 (717) 657-1547 🕘 Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Lykens Ballroom Senior Center 200 W. Main Street, Lykens, PA 17048 📞 (717) 453-8350 🕘 Wed & Thu, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Millersburg Senior Center 109 Edward Drive, Millersburg, PA 17061 📞 (717) 692-2657 🕘 Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Leader Center for Active Life 605 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 📞 (717) 533-2002 🕘 Mon–Fri, 12:00 PM–3:30 PM
Lancaster County
New Hope Ministries is one of the outreach groups providing cooling centers, with nine facilities open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Additional Cooling Centers:
Columbia Senior Center Columbia United Methodist Church 510 Walnut St., Columbia 🕘 Mon–Wed: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM 📞 (717) 684-4850
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown 🕘 Mon–Wed: 8:30 AM–6:00 PM 📞 (717) 367-7984
Lititz Senior Center Lititz United Methodist Church 201 E. Market St., Lititz 🕘 Mon–Wed: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM 📞 (717) 626-2800
Millersville Senior Center St. Paul Lutheran Church 222 N. George St., Millersville 🕘 Mon–Wed: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM 📞 (717) 299-3943
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center 33 E. Farnum St., Lancaster 🕘 Mon–Wed: 7:30 AM–3:00 PM 📞 (717) 299-3943
Next Gen Senior Center 184 S. Lime St., Quarryville 🕘 Mon–Wed: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM 📞 (717) 786-4770
These centers are open to all residents seeking relief from the heat. For more info, you can contact the Lancaster County Office of Aging at (717) 299-7979 or email aging@lancastercountypa.gov
Lebanon County
- Library System of Lebanon County 125 North 7th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046 🕘 Mon–Wed: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM 🕘 Thu: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM 🕘 Fri–Sat: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM 📞 (717) 273-7624
- Lebanon County Community Action Lebanon, PA 🕘 Mon–Fri: Opens at 8:30 AM 📞 (717) 273-9328 Visit their website
- These locations offer air conditioning, water, and a safe space to cool down. It’s always a good idea to call ahead to confirm hours or ask about transportation options.
PERRY COUNTY
Perry County Public Library 221 N. 5th Street, Newport, PA 17074 📞 (717) 567-7023 🕘 Mon–Thu: 10 AM–8 PM | Fri–Sat: 10 AM–5 PM
Perry County Area Agency on Aging 315 Keystone Way, New Bloomfield, PA 17068 📞 (717) 582-5128 Offers senior services and may provide access to cooling spaces during heat advisories.
Newport Senior Center 302 Market Street, Newport, PA 17074 📞 (717) 567-3800 🕘 Mon–Fri: 8 AM–3 PM
Duncannon Senior Center 27 N. High Street, Duncannon, PA 17020 📞 (717) 834-4777 🕘 Mon–Fri: 8 AM–3 PM
Marysville-Rye Library
198 Overcrest Road, Marysville, PA 17053 📞 (717) 957-2851 🕘 Mon–Thu: 10 AM–8 PM | Fri–Sat: 10 AM–5 PM
York County
Crispus Attucks Association 605 S. Duke St., York 🕘 Mon–Fri, 9 AM–3 PM | 📞 (717) 848-3610
September House Senior Center 1251 W. King St., York 🕘 Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM | 📞 (717) 848-4417
White Rose Senior Center, Inc. 27 S. Broad St., York 🕘 Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM | 📞 (717) 843-9704
Yorktown Senior Center, Inc. 509 Pacific Ave., York 🕘 Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–2:30 PM | 📞 (717) 854-0693
LifePath Christian Ministries 367 W. Market St., York 🕘 Daily, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Martin Library 159 E. Market St., York 🕘 Mon–Thu, 10 AM–6 PM; Fri–Sat, 10 AM–1 PM
Hanover Area
- Hanover Area Council of Churches 136 Carlisle St., Hanover 🕘 Daily, 11:30 AM–4 PM | 📞 (717) 633-6353
- New Hope Ministries – Hanover 135 Baltimore St., Hanover 🕘 Mon–Fri, 9 AM–4 PM | 📞 (717) 698-3365
Dover Area
- Heritage Senior Center 3700-4 Davidsburg Rd., Dover 🕘 Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM | 📞 (717) 292-7471
- New Hope Ministries – Dover 62 N. Main St., Dover 🕘 Mon–Fri, 9 AM–4 PM | 📞 (717) 292-3441
Other Areas
- Golden Connections Community Center (Red Lion) 20-C Gotham Pl., Red Lion 🕘 Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–2:30 PM | 📞 (717) 244-7229
- South Central York County Senior Center (New Freedom) 150 E. Main St., New Freedom 🕘 Mon–Fri, 8:15 AM–2:15 PM | 📞 (717) 235-6060
- Stewartstown Senior Center 26 S. Main St., Stewartstown 🕘 Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–3 PM | 📞 (717) 993-3488
- Susquehanna Area Senior Center (Wrightsville) 2427 Craley Rd., Wrightsville 🕘 Mon–Fri, 8 AM–12 PM | 📞 (717) 244-0340
You can also cool off at local libraries, churches, and public venues like the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, which is open daily until 6 PM