Cooling centers opened around Comal County today with Wednesday’s temperatures forecast to soar to 105 degrees — or even higher.
The U.S. National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio (NWS), headquartered in New Braunfels, today issued an Extreme Heat Warning for South Central Texas from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A Heat Advisory is now in effect through 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Historic heat is expected for the month of May, with records for all-time monthly May high temperatures likely being broken in San Antonio and Austin.
High temperatures of between 98 and 103 degrees are expected for the remainder of the week.
“If you have AC, use it. Fans may not be adequate,” NWS advised on social media.
Canyon Lake Library
Tye Preston Memorial Library Director Jenny Rodriguez said the library is always a “place of refuge” and invites anyone who wants to stay cool, hang out all day, read books, magazines, and newspapers, get on computers, work on puzzles, or let kids play with toys to come on in.
Clean restrooms are available.
Rodriguez hopes people dropping by to escape the heat will sign up for library cards.
Library hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Located at 16311 S. Access Rd., Canyon Lake, TPML is closed Sundays.
New Braunfels
The City of New Braunfels partnered with local organizations to also offer relief from the heat.
They include:
- Crisis Center of Comal County, 655 Landa St., open from noon to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Westside Community Center, 2932 S. IH (35) Frontage Rd., open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- NB First Footing, 4120 Loop 337, open all day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Heat precautions from Texas Ready with the Texas Department of State Health Services include:
- Never leave people or pets in a closed, parked vehicle during hot weather, even for a short time.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Hydrate before going out into the heat.
- Plan strenuous outdoor activity for early morning or evening when temperatures may be lower.
- Take frequent breaks when working outside.
- Wear sunblock, hats, and light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.
- Dress infants in the same manner you would dress yourself. Avoid heavy clothing and blankets in hot weather. Ensure infants are well hydrated. Breast or bottle feed more often when in hot environments.
- Check frequently on the elderly and those who are ill or may need help.
Check with a doctor about the effects of sun and heat when taking prescription drugs, especially diuretics, antibiotics, or antihistamines.
