Heat Wave Extends Cooling Center Hours Across New York, Pennsylvania

A severe heat wave is impacting multiple regions across the United States, prompting local authorities to extend heat advisories and cooling center hours. Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has extended its Code Red Heat Advisory through Friday and expanded overnight shelter options for vulnerable populations, while Pittsburgh’s cooling centers remain open longer to accommodate residents. Syracuse, New York, broke high temperature records for consecutive days, leading the school district to close elementary and middle schools and implement half-days for the remainder of the week; cooling centers are also available for residents amid high heat indices. New York City is extending the hours of state-run swimming pools and cooling facilities to offer relief during the extreme heat. In Jefferson County, Washington, officials are preparing to extend the hours of cooling and clean air centers due to forecasts of hotter and smokier conditions, highlighting the increased risk of heat-related illnesses especially among the elderly and children. These coordinated efforts reflect growing concerns about the health impacts of prolonged extreme heat in regions traditionally considered temperate.