Cooling centers open in Mid-Missouri during extreme heat

Temperatures in Mid-Missouri are going to be dangerously hot again Tuesday.

ABC 17’s Stormtrack Meteorologist Brittany Beggs said it will be in the mid 90’s and the heat index will reach 105.

While the heat continues to rise, cooling centers in Boone County are opening their doors for people.

The cooling center’s are open during normal business hours and public areas are open to anyone who wants to come inside and beat the heat.

Here’s a list of cooling centers in Columbia.

ARC (Activity and Recreation Center) at 1707 West Ash Street – 573.874.7700

Armory Sports and Community Center at 701 East Ash Street – 573.817.5077

Boone County Government Center at 801 East Walnut – 573.886.4305

Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health & Human Services at 1005 West Worley – 573.874.7488

Columbia Public Library at 100 West Broadway – 573.443.3161

Salvation Army at 1108 West Ash Street – 573.442.3229

Salvation Army Harbor House at 602 North Ann – 573.442.1984

St. Francis House at 901 Rangeline – 573.875.4913

Cooling centers are also open in Jefferson City.

Capital Mall 3600, Country Club Dr, Jefferson City 65109

Clarke Senior Center 1310, Linden Dr, Jefferson City 65109

Missouri River Regional Library, 214 Adams St, Jefferson City 65101

Salvation Army Jefferson City, 927 Jefferson St, Jefferson City 65101

Senior Center at the Mall 3600, Country Club Dr Ste 522, Jefferson City 65109

Health officials warn those most likely to suffer from heat related health issues are the young and elderly.