ORLANDO, Fla. — A heat advisory is in effect across east Central Florida from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. Monday as dangerous heat continues across the region.
The National Weather Service expects peak heat index values of 108 to 112 degrees. Forecasters said hot and humid conditions will continue early this week, with the greatest heat risk expected across the interior.
Orange County’s cooling locations are available year-round during their normal operating hours. When the county’s heat index reaches 103 degrees, LYNX provides free transportation to and from designated cooling locations.
Orange County recreation centers
Most county recreation centers are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Cooling locations include:
- Barnett Recreation Center
- Bithlo Community Park
- Goldenrod Recreation Center
- Magnolia Park Eco Education Center
- Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex
- Meadow Woods Recreation Center
- Orlo Vista Park
- Renaissance Senior Center
- Silver Star Recreation Center
- Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve
- West Orange Recreation Center
Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex is available Monday through Friday.
Libraries and community centers
Orange County Library System branches are also available as cooling locations during regular operating hours.
Participating community centers include:
- East Orange Community Center
- Holden Heights Community Center
- John Bridges Community Center
- Maxey Community Center
- Multicultural Center
- Taft Community Center
- Willow Street Community Center
Several homeless-service organizations and outdoor splash pads are also included in the county’s cooling-location network. Hours vary by location.
Click here for addresses, telephone numbers and operating hours for every cooling location.
Heat safety information
A heat advisory is issued when heat index values are expected to reach 108 to 112 degrees. An extreme heat warning may be issued when values are expected to reach 113 degrees or higher.
People should drink water regularly, limit strenuous outdoor activity, wear lightweight clothing and spend time in air-conditioned spaces when possible.
Children and pets should never be left inside parked vehicles.
Signs of heat exhaustion can include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea and headache. Confusion, loss of consciousness and extremely high body temperature can indicate heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.
Call 911 immediately for a heat-related emergency.
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