City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates
- Forecast: upper 90s to triple digits; heat index possibly 105 to 110°F; high humidity raises heat-related illness risk.
- Follow precautions: rest in shade or AC, drink fluids, wear lightweight clothing, never leave children or pets in vehicles, call 911 for heat stroke.
- Cooling resources: Tompkins Community Center available as a cooling site; splash pads and pools available, pools offer free admission 1:00am - 6:00pm.
- The City of Savannah will monitor weather, issue updates, and warns thunderstorms may intermittently disrupt peak heat and heat index readings.
City of Savannah Opening Cooling Centers Amid Forecasted Heat Advisory Weekend
SAVANNAH – In anticipation of the National Weather Service’s forecasted heat advisories, the City of Savannah is opening cooling facilities for residents on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026.
What’s Happening:
- Building heat and humidity expected through the weekend and into early next week
- Temperatures will reach the upper 90s and possibly triple digits, especially Sunday
- Heat index values are forecast to be 105 – 110 degrees possible for some areas, especially along the coast
- Coastal southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina are impacted areas.
- The occurrence of thunderstorms could disrupt heating and peak heat index values
- Extreme heat and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses.
What to Do:
To reduce risk during outdoor work/activities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911!
Drink plenty of fluids, refrain from direct exposure to the sun, and tend to relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Where to Go:
Cooling Centers: The following are open 11:00am – 6:00pm (Saturday & Sunday)
- Tompkins Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road
Splash Pads: Open 9:00am – 8:00pm (Saturday & Sunday)
• Victory Heights Park – E. 41st Street
• Avondale Park – 2117 Alabama Avenue
• Ben Van Clark Park – 1202 E. Park Avenue
• Hudson Hill Community Center – 202 W. Lathrop Avenue
• Tompkins Community Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road
• Tatemville Community Center – 333 Coleman Street
• Hull Park – 55th Atlantic Avenue
• Forest Hills Park – 4901 Skidaway Road
• Crossroads – 401 W. Montgomery Cross Road
• Crusader Community Center – 81 Coffee Bluff Villa Road
• Forsyth Park – 1 W. Gaston Street
Pools: Open 1:00pm – 6:00pm – Free Admission
• Daffin – 1301 E. Victory Drive (Saturday & Sunday)
• Jenkins Pool – 1800 E. DeRenne Avenue (Saturday & Sunday)
• Tompkins Center– 2333 Ogeechee Road (Saturday & Sunday)
• Bowles Ford – 1900 Stiles Ave. & Cloverdale Drive (Saturday)
• WW Law – 900 E. Bolton Street (Saturday)
The City of Savannah will continue to monitor weather conditions and issue updates as they become necessary and available.
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