LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Officials across Southern Nevada have activated daytime cooling stations starting Tuesday to provide immediate relief for residents during a dangerous, multi-day extreme heat wave.
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for the region, prompting local municipalities and Clark County to open cooling stations from Tuesday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 21.
Daytime cooling centers will be open in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Laughlin, Mesquite, and various rural areas. The spaces are located primarily inside community centers, public libraries, and homeless resource centers.
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Several key locations are also designated as pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring animals in a carrier or on a leash. These pet-friendly facilities include:
- Courtyard Homeless Resource Center (314 Foremaster Lane, open 24 hours daily)
- Whitney Recreation Center (5712 E. Missouri Avenue)
- Boulder City Library (701 Adams Blvd.)
- Colorado River Food Bank (240 Laughlin Civic Drive)
- American Legion Post 60 (1510 Bruce Woodbury Drive in Laughlin)
Additionally, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has opened all of its major urban and outlying rural branches as daytime cooling centers during their normal operating hours. Major participating library branches include Centennial Hills, Clark County (on Flamingo Road), East Las Vegas, Sahara West, and Windmill.
Authorities urge residents to limit outdoor activities, drink plenty of water, and check on vulnerable neighbors, including seniors and those without reliable air conditioning.
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