Cooling stations open as temperatures of 110 degrees predicted

Cooling stations provide relief from extreme temperatures and provide drinking water to those in need. A client who didn't wish to be identified clasps a styrofoam cup of water while watching a movie at the cooling station at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas in this Aug. 23, 2011, file photo.

An excessive heat warning in the valley until 8 p.m. Sunday means you'll need to drink plenty of water if you're going outdoors. Armando Vasquez wipes sweat from his brow while working on landscaping in Summerlin in Las Vegas on March 15.

As the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning through Sunday for the valley, additional cooling stations opened to the public.

Highs are expected to reach 110 degrees by Saturday and will continue to be in the triple digits for at least the next week.

According to the National Weather Service, some parts of Las Vegas will get up to 112 degrees.

Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water and to never leave children, disabled adults or pets inside parked vehicles.

Cooling stations will be opened throughout the valley in an effort to move the homeless and other individuals out of the heat and keep them hydrated.

Anyone can dial 211 to find the nearest cooling station, or visit www.HelpHopeHome.org

Three stations are open during the day for the duration of the summer:

— Catholic Charities, 1511 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Men only.)

— The Salvation Army, 31 W. Owens Ave., North Las Vegas, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (Adults only)

— The Shade Tree, 1 W. Owens Ave., North Las Vegas, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Women and children only)

The following 13 locations will be open this weekend:

— Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road, Henderson, 5 a.m.- 9 p.m. today and Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday

— Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St., Las Vegas, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. today and Friday; and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

— Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday

— Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Boulevard, Las Vegas, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. today; 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday

— Islamic Society of Nevada, 4730 E. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today-Sunday.

— Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave., Las Vegas, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Friday; and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday

— Reconciliation Apostolic Ministries, 1401 N. Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Friday

— Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., Las Vegas, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Friday; and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

— Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St., Henderson, 5 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Friday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday

— Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Ave., Las Vegas, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Friday; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday

Contact Steven Slivka at SSlivka@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264.