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Kansas City, Mo. is bracing for dangerously high temperatures as the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning starting noon Saturday through 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Forecasters expect the heat index to reach between 105 and 110 degrees, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.
Stay Cool and Alert to Heat-Related Illness Symptoms
With extreme temperatures settling in, staying cool and hydrated becomes essential. Medical professionals are warning residents to stay alert for signs of heat-related illnesses, especially heat stroke, which can quickly become life-threatening.
Watch for these common symptoms:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Elevated body temperature
If someone exhibits these signs, call 911 immediately or take them to the nearest emergency room.
Cooling Centers Available Throughout the Kansas City Area
To help residents cope with the heat, numerous cooling centers have opened across the Kansas City metro.
In Independence, the Roger T. Sermon Center will operate as a designated cooling site:
- Tuesday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
Cooling Centers in Kansas City, Missouri
Here are some Kansas City, MO cooling locations offering relief:
- Kansas City Public Library – Central Library
- Garrison Community Center
- Garrison Square Spray Park
- Hope Faith Cooling Site
- Guadalupe Center
- Gregg/Klice Community Center
- Tony Aguirre Community Center
- Ruiz Biblioteca De Las Americas
- Parade Park Spray Park
- Spring Valley Spray Park
Visit the United Way of Greater Kansas City website for a complete list of cooling centers in the metro.
Cooling Centers in Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County
For residents in Kansas City, Kansas, here are available options:
- West Wyandotte Library
- Eisenhower Spray Park
- Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center
- Turner Community Library
- Pierson Spray Park
- F.L. Schlagle Library
- Kensington Community Center
- South Branch Library
- Parkwood Pool
- Main Library
- Armourdale Community Center
- Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Library
- Bonner Springs Family YMCA
With heat index values climbing dangerously high, accessing local cooling centers is vital for staying safe.
Whether you’re at home or out and about, watch for signs of heat illness, drink plenty of water, and take advantage of the many public cooling locations across the Kansas City metro.