{"id":21257,"date":"2024-07-09T09:53:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T13:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=21257"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:26:11","slug":"extreme-heat-information","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2024\/07\/extreme-heat-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Extreme Heat Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Heat Advisory<\/strong> is issued within 12 hours when the heat index<\/a> is expected to reach 108 degrees. Similarly, an Extreme Heat Warning<\/strong> is issued when the heat index is expected to reach 113 degrees or when the air temperature reaches 105 degrees.<\/p>\n

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COOLING LOCATIONS IN ORANGE COUNTY<\/strong> (Updated on June, 10, 2026)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Cooling locations are public spaces with air conditioning or recreational water features (splashpad), designed to help people stay safe from the heat. Cooling locations in Orange County include:<\/p>\n

Orange County Parks and Recreation<\/strong>
\nMonday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m.<\/em>
\nBarnett Recreation Center<\/a>
\nBithlo Community Park<\/a>
\nGoldenrod Recreation Center<\/a>
\nMagnolia Park Eco Education Center<\/a>
\nMarks Street Senior Recreation Complex<\/a> (Monday through Friday)<\/em>
\nMeadow Woods Recreation Center<\/a>
\nOrlo Vista Park<\/a>
\nRenaissance Senior Center Recreation Center<\/a>
\nSilver Star Recreation Center<\/a>
\nTibet-Butler Nature Preserve<\/a> (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)<\/em>
\nWest Orange Recreation Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Orange County Parks and Recreation Outdoor Splashpad<\/strong>
\nHours Vary<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Barber Park<\/a>
\nBarnett Park\/Barnett Gym<\/a>
\nBithlo Community Park<\/a>
\nCapehart Park<\/a>
\nDowney Park<\/a>
\nDr. P Phillips Community Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Orange County Library System <\/strong>
\nHours Vary<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Alafaya Branch<\/a>
\nChickasaw Branch<\/a>
\nEatonville Branch<\/a>
\nFairview Shores Branch<\/a>
\nHiawassee Branch<\/a>
\nMaitland Public Library*<\/a>
\nNorth Orange Branch<\/a>
\nOrlando Public Library<\/a>
\nSouth Creek Branch<\/a>
\nSouth Trail Branch<\/a>
\nSoutheast Branch<\/a>
\nSouthwest Branch<\/a>
\nWashington Park Branch<\/a>
\nWest Oaks Branch<\/a>
\nWindermere Branch<\/a>
\nWinter Garden Branch<\/a>
\nWinter Park Library*<\/a>
\n* Not affiliated with the Orange County Library System<\/em><\/p>\n

Community Centers<\/strong>
\nMonday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/em>
\n<\/strong>East Orange Community Center (Noon to 5 p.m.)<\/em>
\n12050 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826
\n407-254-9610<\/p>\n

Holden Heights Community Center
\n1201 20th St., Orlando, FL 32805
\n407-836-6777<\/p>\n

John Bridges Community Center
\n445 W. 13th St., Apopka, FL 32703
\n407-254-9449<\/p>\n

Maxey Community Center
\n830 Klondike Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
\n407-254-1970<\/p>\n

Multicultural Center
\n7149 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818
\n407-836-8404<\/p>\n

Taft Community Center (Noon to 5 p.m.)<\/em>
\n9450 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32824
\n407-254-1950<\/p>\n

Willow Street Community Center
\n6565 Willow St., Zellwood, FL 32798
\n407-254-9430<\/p>\n

Homeless Shelters (Hours Vary)<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Christian Service Center<\/a>
\nCoalition for the Homeless of Central Florida<\/a><\/p>\n

When the heat index reaches 103 degrees, LYNX will offer free bus rides to any of the county’s cooling locations. For any heat-related emergencies, call 911 immediately. For heat safety tips<\/a>, visit the Florida Department of Health<\/a> or go to #GetSummerReady<\/a>. For current heat advisories, visit the National Weather Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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