City Of Fairfax: Weather Alert: High Heat Forecasted This Week; Sherwood Center Serves As Cooling Center

Press release from the City of Fairfax :

08/25/2021

The National Weather Service has forecast high heat temperatures into the 90ºF and high humidity for the remainder of this week. Additionally, isolated severe storms along with possible damanging wind gusts are possible during the afternoon and evening hours.

The Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, will be open as a cooling center from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 25-27. Please implement appropriate health guidelines as appropriate. (Reminder: masks are required when in all city facilities, including the Sherwood Center.)

The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature. As an example, if the air temperature is 92°F and the relative humidity is 65 percent, the heat index — how hot it feels — is 108°F.

Remember: many public buildings, including libraries and community centers, can serve as cooling centers. Be sure to check the facility website or call the facility to confirm access and hours.

A few tips from the National Weather Service:

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.