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Montclair To Open Cooling Centers; Heat Wave In Weather Forecast
Seeking relief from the heat in Montclair? Air conditioner not working? Here's where to go on Friday and Saturday, officials say.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Public Library and the town municipal building will be open to the public as cooling centers on Friday and Saturday, officials say.
The National Weather Service is forecasting “high heat and humidity” through Saturday, and has issued a heat advisory in the North Jersey and New York City area through Saturday evening. In addition, thunderstorms are possible that day, forecasters said.
In Montclair, the following buildings will be open as cooling centers:
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Montclair Municipal Building Council Chambers
- 205 Claremont Avenue
- Friday, July 28 – open until 4:30 PM
- Closed Saturday
Montclair Public Library Main Branch
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- 50 South Fullerton Avenue
- Friday, July 28 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday, July 29 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Montclair Public Library Bellevue Avenue Branch
- 185 Bellevue Avenue
- Friday, July 28 – 2:00 to 6:00 PM
- Saturday, July 29 – 2:00 to 6:00 PM
Another hot and humid day is expected with temps in the 90s and heat index values into the 90s and lower 100s. Here is the latest briefing for the heat through Saturday. Don't forget to stay hydrated, check on the elderly, and never leave anyone (or pets) alone in a closed car. pic.twitter.com/jGDvdPnjiy
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) July 28, 2023
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