Dangerous Heat On The Way: Cooling Centers In Aurora

AURORA, IL — Extremely hot and potentially stormy weather is predicted this week, and that includes Aurora. A heat advisory will take effect for the entire Chicago area from noon Tuesday to 8 p.m. Wednesday as heat indexes of 105 to 109 are possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Two rounds of storms are also expected Monday. AccuWeather describes the afternoon thunderstorm threat as severe, while Monday night could bring "gusty" thunderstorms, Patch reported.

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If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some locations in Aurora where you might find relief. Kane County officials remind residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there.

Salvation Army, 437 E. Galena Blvd.

• Phone: 630-897-7265
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave.

• Phone: 630-859-8606
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Aurora Public Library District at 1 E. Benton St., 555 S. Eola Road and 233 S. Constitution Drive

• Phone: 630-264-4117
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday