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Cooling centers open in Winnebago County ahead of weekend heatwave

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — With dangerous heat and humidity predicted for the Rockford area this weekend, Winnebago County is notifying residents of “cooling centers” where residents can go to get a break from the heat.

Forecast models show a disturbance quickly diving in Friday morning. This will help increase cloud cover for the start of the day as well as bring an isolated chance for an early-day shower. 

Cooling centers open in winnebago county ahead of weekend heatwave 1

Once this weak system moves out, skies will clear by Friday afternoon, allowing temperatures to quickly climb back into the mid 80s.

Afternoon high temperatures will surge well into the 90s Saturday through Monday, pushing heat index values near the triple digits each day. 

Cooling centers open in winnebago county ahead of weekend heatwave 2

Sunday will also be the running of the first IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon.

Winnebago County:

  • Carpenter’s Place
    • 1149 Railroad Avenue, Rockford
    • 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Rockford Rescue Mission
    • 715 W. State Street, Rockford
    • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. everyday
    • Open 24/7 for people needing overnight shelter
  • City of Rockford Health and Human Services Department
    • 612 N. Church Street, Rockford
    • 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Brooke Road United Methodist Church
    • 1404 Brooke Road, Rockford
    • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday
  • Loves Park City Hall gymnasium
    • 100 Heart Boulevard, Loves Park
    • 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Boone County:

  • Belvidere Public Safety Building
    • 615 N. Main Street, Belvidere
    • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. everyday

State Authorized Sites:

  • Belvidere Oasis/Illinois Tollway
    • East of Belvidere Toll Plaza on I90
    • 24/7
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