Code Red Heat Advisory extended in Allegheny County, cooling centers opening in area

PITTSBURGH — The forecast calls for potentially dangerous high heat, and local authorities are taking action to keep people safe and cool.

Allegheny County activated a Code Red Heat Advisory July 24, and has further extended that advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Officials say the extension is because of forecasted weather that could pose a threat to vulnerable individuals. The advisory may be extended further depending on future forecasts.

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Here’s the county’s list of cooling centers that will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday:

• Elizabeth Seton Center 1900 Pioneer Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15226 
• LifeSpan - Clairton 530 Miller Ave Clairton, PA 15025 
• LifeSpan - Mon Valley Olympia Park Shopping Center 4313 Walnut Street McKeesport, PA 15132 
• NAMS - Sharpsburg 209 13th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15215 
• NAMS - Tarentum 704 Second Avenue, Suite 100-B Tarentum, PA 15084 
• Plum Community Center 499 Center-New Texas Road Pittsburgh, PA 15239 
• CitiParks - Beechview Center 1555 Broadway Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216 
• CitiParks - Brighton Heights Center 3515 McClure Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 
• CitiParks - South Side 12th and Bingham Streets Pittsburgh, PA 15203 
• CitiParks - Greenfield 745 Greenfield Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 
• CitiParks - Homewood 7321 Frankstown Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208 
• CitiParks - Sheraden Center 720 Sherwood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15204 

You can find the latest list of cooling centers and advisory updates online by clicking here. If you need help connecting with a cooling center, officials say to call 211.

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