Bucks County Issues Excessive Heat Warning Through Thursday

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Bucks County has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through Thursday with high temperatures expected to exceed 95 degrees for the next several days.

The extended stretch of days with temperatures above 90 degrees has prompted the opening of cooling centers in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks that are available for seniors and people experiencing homelessness and seeking refuge from the heat.

The following cooling centers will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day unless otherwise noted:

• Bensalem Senior Citizens Association, 1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem 19020. Phone: 215-638-7720
  
• Ben Wilson Senior Activity Center, 580 Delmon Avenue, Warminster 18974. Phone: 215-672-8380
  
• Bristol Borough Senior Center, 301 Wood Street, Bristol 19007. Phone: 215-788-9238
  
• Bristol Township Senior Center, 2501 Bath Road, Bristol 19007. Phone: 215-785-6322
  
• Morrisville Senior Service Center, 31 E. Cleveland Avenue, Morrisville 19067. Phone: 215-295-0567
  
• Palisades Middle School Library, 4710 Durham Road, Kintnersville 18930. Open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday and 12 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
• Quakertown Masonic Lodge, 501 W. Broad Street, Quakertown 18951. Phone: 267-450-5191
  
• Riegelsville Borough Hall, 615 Easton Road, Riegelsville 18077. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 610-749-2726
• Senior centers throughout Bucks County will also be open and available daily to residents 55 and over. Check with your local senior center for hours of operation and details.

The county issues an Excessive Heat Warning when the National Weather Service forecasts daytime temperatures will reach 95 degrees by 11 a.m. on two or more consecutive days, or when heat indexes will reach 100 degrees on any given day.

Municipalities or nonprofit agencies interested in participating in this program in the future should contact Bucks County Emergency Services at 215-340-8700.