Tulsa cooling stations open as dangerous heat continues

Tulsa is facing another stretch of dangerous heat, and the City of Tulsa says multiple cooling stations are open for anyone who needs time out of the sun. The city also reported 48 heat-related EMSA responses and 30 heat-related transports to local hospitals this month.

The National Weather Service in Tulsa says hot, humid conditions should continue through the weekend, with heat index values in the mid 90s to around 105 degrees and a slight chance of storms later in the week.

Where Tulsa residents can cool off

• John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne — open during daylight hours
• Salvation Army, 102 N. Denver Ave. — open during daylight hours
• Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer St. — open during daylight hours
• Tulsa County Social Services, 2401 Charles Page Blvd. — open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The city says the cooling stations are available for anyone needing relief from the heat and sun, and the list can be updated if more sites are added. Residents should drink water, avoid the hottest part of the day, and not rely only on fans during extreme heat.

If someone shows signs of heat distress, call 911.

Sources

• City of Tulsa press room: extreme heat safety information
• National Weather Service Tulsa forecast office
• NWS Tulsa heat advisory product for Tulsa area
• KJRH: Tulsa County cooling centers welcoming anyone needing heat relief