Radnor Twp Building Opening As Cooling Center During Heatwave

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA — With intense temperature descending on the Philadelphia region, Radnor Township is offering some respite from the heat at the township building.

The Radnorshire Room in the Radnor Township Building will be open to residents looking to cool down Wednesday, July 17 through Sunday, July 21.

During weekdays, the room will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for this week as follows:

• A period of excessive heat is possible starting Wednesday and continuing through the weekend.
• Heat index values above 100 degrees are possible as early as Wednesday for locations along and southeast of the Interstate 95 corridor.
• The hottest days are expected to be Friday and Saturday. On those days, heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees are possible along and southeast of the Interstate 95 corridor. For northern NJ, and the remainder of SE PA, heat index values of 100 to 105 will be possible.
• There will be little relief each night as overnight temperatures are expected to stay above 70 degrees for most locations.
• These could be the highest heat index values we've seen in a few years. These heat index values can cause heat related stress and illness for anyone, but particularly among at-risk populations. Those especially vulnerable include elderly, children, those with pre-existing conditions, and those that live near urban centers without air conditioning. Prolonged outdoor activities will be dangerous for anyone on Friday and Saturday.

For more information on heat safety and information on heat illness, visit the National Weather Service's heat safety website here.

The Radnor Township Building is located at 301 Iven Ave. in Wayne.