This weekend's heat advisory is spurring several local communities to open cooling centers for anyone looking for relief from the sun.
The City of Virginia Beach says all public libraries will be open, with most locations opening their doors at 10 a.m.
Norfolk has extended hours for several recreational centers and libraries:
East Oceanview Recreation center
9520 20th Bay Street
Friday 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Berkley Recreation Center
121 West Liberty Street
Friday 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Norview Community Center
6380 Sewells Point Road
Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Slover Library
Friday and Saturday
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Neighborhood Libraries:
Barron F. Black, Blyden, Janaf, Lafayette, Little Creek, Park Place, Van Wyck
Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Anchor Branches:
Mary D. Pretlow, Jordan-Newby at Broad Creek, Richard A. Tucker Memorial Branch
Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Portsmouth, several libraries and city buildings with be designated cooling centers with water available.
Portsmouth City Hall Lobby, 801 Crawford Street
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Portsmouth Main Library, 601 Court Street
Thursday - 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Churchland Library, 4934 High Street West
Thursday - 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cradock Library, 28 Prospect Parkway
Thursday - 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed on Fridays
Manor Library, 1401 Elmhurst Lane
Thursday - 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed on Fridays
Behavioral Healthcare Services Building, 1811 King Street
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Social Services/ Human Services Building, 1701 High Street
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Senior Station, 3500 Clifford Street
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Two Suffolk Public Library locations will be open as designated cooling centers.
The libraries will operate regular business hours:
Morgan Memorial Library
443 West Washington Street
Thursday, July 27 through Saturday, July 29
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
North Suffolk Library
2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Thursday, July 27 through Saturday, July 29
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
According to a Suffolk press release, the centers will have air condition, water fountains and restrooms for public use.
On the Peninsula, Hampton public libraries and the city's HELP Day Center at 329 Buckroe Avenue are open.
The James City County Recreation Center at 5301 Longhill Road is also acting as a cooling center.
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Southeast Virginia, according to a city press release. The Office of Emergency Management advises people drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned environment or stay in the shade. Schedule outside work during the early morning or evening and take frequent breaks.
