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MN weather: Shower and storm chances Sunday morning
Scattered showers and storms are possible Sunday morning ahead of a humid and windy afternoon. Extreme heat arrives to start the week, with heat index values approaching 110 degrees on Monday. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As an Excessive Heat Warning moves in Monday, the Salvation Army is opening its Twin Cities service centers as cooling centers to help people stay safe.
Salvation Army cooling centers open during extreme heat
What we know:
The Salvation Army announced that all seven of its Twin Cities service centers will welcome anyone needing relief from the heat on Monday. The centers will be open during their normal business hours. The National Weather Service expects temperatures in the 90s, with humidity pushing the heat index as high as 110 degrees.
Monday’s actual temperature is forecast to reach the low to mid-90s.
The Salvation Army is encouraging anyone who needs a break from the heat to stop by one of the service centers. Staff will be on hand to provide a cool, safe space for the community.
Where to find cooling centers in the Twin Cities
What you can do:
People looking for a place to cool off can visit any of these seven Salvation Army service centers:
- 1604 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55407, Tel: (612) 721-1513
- 2024 Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411, Tel: (612) 522-4871
- 10011 Noble Pkwy., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443, Tel: (763) 425-0517
- 1019 Payne Ave., St. Paul, MN 55130, Tel: (651) 776-8169
- 401 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102, Tel: (651) 224-4316
- 2080 Woodlynn Ave., St. Paul, MN 55109, Tel: (651) 779-9177
- 2727 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, Tel: (612) 789-2858
Additional information about locations and hours is available at SalvationArmyNorth.org.
The Salvation Army says it is committed to helping the community stay safe during the extreme heat, especially for those who may not have air conditioning or other ways to stay cool.
The Source: Information from The Salvation Army press release.