Extreme heat watch for Twin Tiers from Wednesday morning through Friday evening

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An extreme heat watch will be in effect throughout the Twin Tiers from 11 am on Wednesday through 8 pm on Friday.

Accuweather is expecting dangerously hot conditions with head index value up to 105.

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, which will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Broome County Cooling Centers:

From Tuesday (6/30) through Friday (7/3), Broome County Transit will offer FREE rides to cooling stations across the county.
Remember to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and check on neighbors, friends, and loved ones who may need assistance. Check out the full list of cooling locations below and note that hours may vary by location:
• Broome County Public Library (Binghamton)
• Fenton Free Library (Binghamton)
• Mary L. Wilcox Memorial Library (Whitney Point)
• George F. Johnson Memorial Library (Endicott)
• Vestal Public Library
• Your Home Public Library (Johnson City)
• Broome West Senior Center
• Chenango Bridge Senior Center
• Deposit Senior Center
• Eastern Broome Senior Center
• First Ward Senior Recreation Center
• Johnson City Senior Center
• Northern Broome Senior Center
• Vestal Senior Center
• Columbus Park Spray Pad
• Fairview Pool
• MacArthur Pool
• North Side Pool (Cheri Lindsey Park)
• Recreation Park Pool
• South Side Pool
• Highland Park Pool
• West Endicott Park Pool
Dorchester Park, Greenwood Park, and Nathaniel Cole Park beaches are also open and free to the public. Beach hours are 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tioga County Cooling Centers:

Apalachin Public Library

Cady Library

Candor Public Library

Coburn Free Library

Marvin Park Pool

Spencer Library

Waverly Free Library

Chemung County Cooling Centers:

All Chemung County Library District locations