Columbus opening cooling location Tuesday

A cooling station will be opened at Donner Center as the heat indexes this week climb to near 100 degrees.

According to the city of Columbus, Donner Center on 22nd Street will be open and staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  through Friday so that people can get out of the heat. Animals will also be allowed to cool off and there will be crates available so they can stay at the center. Animals will not be allowed to run free in the center, except for service animals.

Cooling stations are a facility where individuals, who do not have air conditioning, can come in to cool down and continue on their way. Food, showers, and areas for sleep are not available.

The city asks that you respect the rules of the facility and other individuals in the facility.

The National Weather Service says hot and humid conditions are expected across our area through the weekend. Daily high temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s but it will feel like 100 during the afternoon hours. You should take extra precautions if you will be spending time outside during the peak heat of the day.