The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Duval County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, with peak heat index values up to 113 degrees. In response, the City of Jacksonville is activating its Cooling Center Contingency Plan.

When activated on Monday-Saturday, Cooling Centers will be available at various City of Jacksonville (COJ) facilities under normal hours of operation. These facilities will be open regardless of whether activation thresholds are met, and they include:

1. All COJ Public Libraries (21 libraries): Accessible and air-conditioned spaces.
2. All COJ Community Centers (20 centers): Available in multiple neighborhoods.
3. All COJ Pools (31 pools) and Splash Pads (18 pads): Provide immediate cooling relief.

 
For information on staying safe during this dangerously cold weather, visit JaxReady.com/StayCoolJax.
Stay up to date on our current weather outlook here: National Weather Service Jacksonville.