City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates
- Heat advisory 11:00am - 7:00pm; heat index up to 112 degrees; high humidity raises heat illness risk.
- Impacted areas: Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, and Inland Chatham Counties.
- OSHA: take shaded or air-conditioned rest breaks, drink one cup cool water every 20 minutes, avoid alcohol and energy drinks, call 911 for heat stroke.
- Cooling centers open 1:00pm - 6:00pm at Tompkins Center; pools free 1:00pm - 6:00pm at Daffin, Jenkins, Tompkins; splash pads 9:00am - 8:00pm.
City of Savannah Opening Cooling Facilities Sunday Amid Extreme Heat
SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah is opening cooling facilities due to heat advisory issued for Sunday, July 12, 2026
What’s Happening:
- Heat advisory in effect 11:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Heat index values up to 112 degrees expected
- Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Inland Chatham Counties are impacted areas
- Elevated temperatures 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. Hydrate before, during, and after work. Drink 1 cup of cool water every 20 minutes – even if not thirsty. Avoid energy drinks and alcohol. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911!
- Additional precautionary/preparedness actions:
- 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 and when to call 911.
Where to Go:
Cooling Centers: The following are open 1:00pm – 6:00pm
- Tompkins Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road
Splash Pads: Open 9:00am – 8:00pm
Pools: Free and Open to Public 1:00pm – 6:00pm
- Daffin Pool – 1301 E. Victory Drive
- Jenkins Pool – 1800 E. DeRenne Avenue
- Tompkins Center – 2333 Ogeechee Road
The City of Savannah will continue to assess the need for cooling resources and issue updates as they become necessary and available.
Read the full announcement on the official site
