By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – Centralians can hang out at city hall to stay cool during business hours during the last three days of the work week when temperatures outside could go over 100 degrees.
Water will be provided at the Centralia city-sponsored cooling station.
Centralia Police Department detective Patty Finch issued a press release this morning advising the forecast is for between 96 and 105 degrees.
It is very important to stay cool, Finch states. She advises:
• Stay in an air-conditioned, indoor location as much as possible.
• Drink plenty of fluids even if you don’t feel thirsty; water is best.
• Schedule outdoor activities carefully – wear lightweight clothing and sunscreen.
• Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
• Never leave children or pets in cars.
Centralia City Hall is at 118 W. Maple St. at the corner of North Pearl and Maple streets.
The doors will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
An excessive heat warning is in place for Lewis and surrounding counties through Friday, with the potential for the highest temperatures on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
The forecast for Centralia and Chehalis is 93 degrees today.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter