It's hot this week. Here are some places in Evansville where you can stay cool

Jen Crystal, Evansville Courier & Press
·2 min read

Enter Evansville — asphalt sizzles, there's not much of a breeze in the air, and the sun's rays are scorching.

It's hot out there.

Along with portions of Southwestern Indiana, Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois, people in Evansville find themselves this week fighting an oppressive early June heat wave.

The excessive heat warning continues through at least 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.

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The heat index (the "feels like" temperature found by combining the heat and humidity) is predicted to reach up to 112 degrees Tuesday afternoon and 106 degrees Wednesday afternoon, and experts advise that you stay indoors and in air conditioning.

These record temperatures pose elevated risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Some common symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, headaches, muscle cramps, pale and clammy skin, fainting, nausea, and vomiting.

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Heat stroke is characterized by a rapid, strong pulse and high body temperatures exceeding 103 degrees. Other symptoms include throbbing headaches, altered behavior such as slurred speech, and rapid or fast breathing. Heat stroke is a serious health condition. If you are experiencing symptoms of heat stroke, call 911 immediately.

As temperatures continue to rise, here are some places in Evansville to cool down.

Community centers

Community center hours vary by location.

  • C.K. Newsome Community Center, 100 E Walnut St

  • Armstrong Recreational Center, 15849 Big Cynthiana Rd

  • Carver Community Organization, 400 SE 8th St

Splash pads and pools

  • Norman "Red" Mosby Pool, 1045 S. Barker Ave.

  • Rochelle Pool, 701 Lincoln Ave.

  • Lorraine Pool, 2399 Adams Ave.

  • Hartke Pool, 201 N Boeke Road

  • For your pups: Canine Aquatic Center, 6215 E Florida St, Ste B

Public libraries

Library hours vary by branch. For more information, visit the 'Locations' tab on the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library's website .

  • Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Central, 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

  • Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, 840 E. Chandler Ave.

  • Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library West, 2000 W. Franklin St.

  • Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Red Bank, 120 N. Red Bank Road

  • Willard Library, 21 N. First Ave.

  • North Park Branch, 960 Koehler Drive

  • Oaklyn, 3001 Oaklyn Drive

  • Stringtown, 2100 Stringtown Road

  • McCollough, 5115 Washington Ave.

This story was updated June 15th at 12;00 p.m. to reflect corrected hours for Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library locations.

This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Beat the heat: Where can I stay cool in Evansville?