Dangerous Heat On The Way: Cooling Centers Near Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, IL — Extremely hot and potentially stormy weather is predicted in the Chicago area, and that includes Plainfield. Temperatures could hit 95 degrees, with a possible heat index of 100 degrees, Friday.

The first round of thunderstorms is expected to move into the area late Thursday and another round of storms is expected Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Localized flooding is also a possibility, according to the weather service, due to rain that's expected to be very heavy.

If you find yourself without air conditioning, here are some locations near Plainfield where you might find relief. Will County reminds residents to call ahead to make sure a cooling center is open before heading there.

Bolingbrook Fire Station #4, 1111 W. Boughton Road

• Phone: 630-226-8504
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook Fire Station #5, 1900 Rodeo Drive

• Phone: 630-226-8505
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook Promenade, 631 E. Boughton Road

• Phone: 630-296-8350
• Hours: Family restrooms are available 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Catholic Charities, 611 E. Cass St.

• Phone: 815-774-4663
• Hours: Determined by weather

Daybreak Center, 611 E. Cass St.

• Phone: 815-774-4663
• Hours: By request only

MorningStar Mission - Drop-In Center, 364 E. Washington St. (entrance on Melchoir Place)

• Phone: 815-772-5780
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If temperature gets over 90 degrees, the center will open on Saturday and Sunday.

Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St.

• Phone: 815-724-4000
• Hours: By request only

Plainfield Police Department, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive

• Phone: 815-436-2341
• Hours: By request only

Romeoville Fire Station #3, 698 N. Birch Lane

• Phone: 815-886-7227
• Hours: Pick up ringdown phone if no one is there. Call police department if after 9:30 p.m. at 815-886-2141 or 815-886-7219.

Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road

• Phone: 815-886-6222
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday