The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch in effect from Saturday the 19th through the evening of Wednesday 23rd.
Riley County Emergency Management has also issued a no-burn notice. They also listed seven precautions to take during these extreme heat events.
Never leave children or pets alone in a hot vehicle, check on family members and neighbors, wear loose fitting clothing and stay hydrated, know the signs of heat stroke and exhaustion, avoid activities outdoors, and check on pets and ensure they have plenty of cool water.
There are a number of cooling locations open to the public as well, hours may vary.
Anthony Recreation Center
2415 Browning Avenue
(785) 340-3347
8 AM-8 PM Monday – Thursday
8 AM-6 PM Friday
9 AM-4 PM Saturday
Noon-4 PM Sunday
Be Able Community Center
431 S. 5th Street
(785) 775-1205
8 AM-4 PM Monday – Friday
10 AM-1 PM Saturday
Closed Sunday
Douglass Activity Center
925 Yuma Street
(785) 587-2773
8 AM-8 PM Monday – Thursday
8 AM-6 PM Friday
9 AM-4 PM Saturday
Noon-4 PM Sunday
Douglass Community Center
900 Yuma Street
(785) 587-2773
1 PM-8 PM Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Eisenhower Recreation Center
2850 Kirkwood Drive
(785) 340-3349
8 AM-8 PM Monday – Thursday
8 AM-6 PM Friday
9 AM-4 PM Saturday
Noon-4 PM Sunday
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 S. 3rd Street
(785) 587-2726
10 AM-5 PM Tuesday – Saturday
Noon-5 PM Sunday
Closed Monday
Manhattan City Hall Lobby
1101 Poyntz Avenue
(785) 587-2480
8 AM-5 PM Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Manhattan Public Library
629 Poyntz Avenue
(785) 776-4741
9 AM-9 PM Monday – Thursday
9 AM-8 PM Friday
9 AM-6 PM Saturday
1 PM-6 PM Sunday
Manhattan Senior Center
301 N. 4th Street
(785) 537-4040
8 AM-4 PM Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Manhattan Town Center
100 Manhattan Town Center
(785) 539-3500
10 AM-8 PM Monday – Saturday
Noon-6 PM Sunday
Riley County Historical Museum
2309 Claflin Road
(785) 565-6490
8:30 AM-5 PM Tuesday – Friday
2 PM-5 PM Saturday – Sunday
Closed Monday
