Orange County will open several facilities on Saturday to help give residents a reprieve from the extreme heat in the area.

Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90s on Saturday with heat index values going well beyond 100 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Orange County and much of central North Carolina from 10 a.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday.

Orange County officials said the following facilities will be open until 8 p.m. Saturday:

  • Passmore Center in Hillsborough (open at 9 a.m.)
  • Seymour Center in Chapel Hill (open at 8:30 a.m.)
  • Main Library in Hillsborough (open at 9 a.m.)
  • Rogers Road Community Center (open at 10 a.m.)
  • Cedar Grove Community Center (open at 10 a.m.)
  • Efland-Cheeks Community Center (open at 10 a.m.)

More information from the county is available here. Residents can arrange transportation to one of the cooling centers by calling Orange Public Transportation at (919) 245-2008. OPT will be offering these rides from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

County officials stressed that the cooling centers are offering a break from the extreme heat, but they are not established as shelters and will not be open for overnight stays. Anyone using these locations is asked to bring their food or water, if necessary.

Related Stories
‹
Orange, Chatham Counties Implement Plans For Extreme Heat as Summer Ramps Up
With this summer’s temperatures expected to go beyond last year’s, local governments are preparing for heat season like never before.
As White Cross Firefighter Rescued Others from Chantal's Flooding, Water Damaged Her Own Home
Claudia Lima of the White Cross Fire Department lost her home in Chantal's flooding. But the first responder community stepped up to help.
Chapel Hill Approves Rezoning for Greene Tract Site, Hears Next Steps for Development
The Chapel Hill Town Council is making progress on developing the Greene Tract, meeting in June to rezone part of the site. 
Here's How You Can Help Orange, Chatham Locals Affected by Tropical Depression Chantal
In the wake of historic rains and floods brought on by Tropical Depression Chantal, many in the Orange County community are in need of help — and many of their peers are looking for ways to help. Some residents and small businesses launched their own fundraisers in the aftermath, which people can seek out. Chapelboro […]
City of Mebane Loosens Water Usage Restrictions, Still Encourages Conservation
As the City of Mebane continues repairs on a water treatment plant, the local government issued an urgent message to residents on Wednesday morning to stop using water amid a drastic shortage.
Orange County Opening Recovery Assistance Center for Storm Victims
Orange County will open a Recovery Assistance Center (RAC) to provide essential services and support for residents affected by Tropical Depression Chantal this week. The center, located at the Drakeford Library Complex at 203 South Greensboro Street in downtown Carrboro, will operate from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. from July 10 through July 12. “The […]
Days After Historic Rain, Chapel Hill and Durham Under Another Flash Flood Warning
Many areas of Orange County, Chatham County and the rest of central North Carolina are again under a flash flood warning on Wednesday.
Orange County: Storm Recovery Continues
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 9th. She discussed the continued recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal. She discussed the stage water restriction in Mebane, which has led to the closure of some of Orange County's large employers. She also talked about services disrupted by the storm, and services the county is providing for folks who have been displaced, and more.
'We Need Help': Orange County Flood Victims Beginning to Pick Up the Pieces
Orange County residents whose homes were flooded during Sunday's storm shared their emotions and what help they need in the aftermath.
Orange County Reports First Fatality From Storm; Shelter Opens for Flood Victims
As the area continues assessing storm damage and waiting for high waters to recede, Orange County opened a public shelter at Smith Middle School.
›