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105-Degree Heat Index: Where To Find Cooling Centers Near Plainfield

Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the sweltering weather forecast continuing throughout the week.

Monday's high is 97, with a peak index value of 105. For the rest of the week, peak heat index values of 100 degrees are possible. Tuesday will have a high of 93, Wednesday a high of 95 and Thursday a high of 97 degrees.​
Monday's high is 97, with a peak index value of 105. For the rest of the week, peak heat index values of 100 degrees are possible. Tuesday will have a high of 93, Wednesday a high of 95 and Thursday a high of 97 degrees.​ (Shutterstock)

PLAINFIELD, IL — Heat index values of 105 degrees are a possibility as hot and muggy conditions are expected throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Monday's high is 97, with a peak index value of 105. For the rest of the week, peak heat index values of 100 degrees are possible. Tuesday will have a high of 93, Wednesday a high of 95 and Thursday a high of 97 degrees.

"Periodic chances for showers and storms are also expected over the next few days, but most hours should be dry," the weather service said.

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

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Bolingbrook Fire Station #4, 1111 W. Boughton Road

  • Phone: 630-226-8504
  • Hours: 24/7

Bolingbrook Fire Station #5, 1900 Rodeo Drive

  • Phone: 630-226-8505
  • Hours: 24/7

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 the temperature gets over 90 degrees, the center will open on Saturday and Sunday.

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 the police department at 815-886-7219 if no one answers.

White Oak Library District - Romeoville Branch, 201 W. Normantown Road

  • Phone: 815-552-4200
  • Hours: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Shorewood Police Department, 903 W. Jefferson St.

  • Phone: 815-552-4200
  • Hours: By request only


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