Dangerous Heat On The Way: Cooling Centers Near Batavia

BATAVIA, IL —Extremely hot and potentially stormy weather is predicted this week, including in Batavia.

Severe weather is possible Wednesday, as thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. But before the rain may come, the day started with heat index values of 100 degrees to 105 degrees, Patch reported.

There is also a chance of storms on Thursday, which will be a bit cooler, with a high of 83 degrees.

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If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some locations near Batavia 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. in Aurora

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

Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. in Aurora

• 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 in Aurora

• 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

Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Drive in Batavia

• Phone: 630-879-1424
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Check in at the police department's front desk in the lobby.

Geneva City Hall, 22 S. First St.

• Phone: 630-232-7494
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Geneva Public Works Department, 1800 South St.

• Phone: 630-232-1501
• Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Geneva Fire Department, 200 East Side Drive

• Phone: 630-232-2530
• Hours: Open 24/7. No sleeping facilities on site.

Geneva Police Department, 20 Police Plaza

• Phone:
• Hours: Open 24/7. No sleeping facilities on site.