06/17/26 Excessive Heat Expected This Week

Cooling centers will be available throughout the City

By City of Corpus Christi - Jun 17, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme heat through the remainder of this week and the upcoming weekend, with feels-like temperatures expected to surpass 110°F on Thursday.

This combination of intense heat and high humidity could increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To help the public stay cool, the City of Corpus Christi is offering several municipal facilities as cooling centers during normal business hours.

Most City facilities are closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. However, several facilities will be open as cooling centers on Friday.

The following is a listing of all cooling center operations for this weather event.

Public Libraries

Library	Address	Phone	Operating Hours
La Retama Central Public Library	805 Comanche Street	826-7000	Mon: Closed Tue – Thu: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sat - Sun: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library	1230 Carmel Parkway	826-2370	Mon: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tue: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wed & Thu: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fri: Closed Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sun: Closed
Ben F. McDonald Public Library	4044 Greenwood Drive	826-2356	Mon - Thu: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fri: Closed Sat: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sun: Closed
Owen R. Hopkins Public Library	3202 McKinzie Road	826-2350	Mon - Thu: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sat: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sun: Closed
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library	5930 Brockhampton Street	826-2360	Mon: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tue - Thu: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fri: closed Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sun: Closed
Janet F. Harte Public Library	2629 Waldron Road	826-2310	Mon - Thu: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fri: closed Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sun: Closed

Senior Centers Open Monday through Thursday

*Ethey Eyerly will be OPEN Friday, June 19, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a cooling center. Senior Meal Service will not be provided on Friday.

Senior Center	Address	Hours
Broadmoor Senior Center	1651 Tarlton Street	10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ethel Eyerly Senior Center	654 Graham Road	8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Oveal Williams Senior Center	1414 Martin Luther King Drive	9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Closed Fridays)
Northwest Senior Center	9725 Up River Road	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Zavala Senior Center	510 Osage Street	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Greenwood Senior Center	4040 Greenwood Drive	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Garden Senior Center	5325 Greely Drive	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lindale Senior Center	3135 Swantner Drive	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

CCRTA

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will allow individuals to ride for free upon telling their Bus Operator that they'll be traveling to the nearest City cooling center. For more information, go to http://www.ccrta.org

Other Cooling Alternatives

City swimming pools are open with free admission as a cooling alternative. NOTE: All children under the age of eight must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult age 16+.

Public Pools: Hours of operation vary by location. Summer 2026 Pool Hours –

https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-facilities/pools/

Splash Pads are open with a modified schedule during the summer:

https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/media/nnjjrerc/summer-2026-pard-splash-pads-flyer-d1-p1-web.pdf

Pet Safety

Animal Care Services will have on-call officers for calls concerning pets left outside in the heat.

Tips for keeping pets safe in extreme heat:

· Bring pets inside

· Never leave your pet in a car

· Give your pet extra water

· Protect your pet's paws from hot surfaces

Heat Safety Tips

Overall, the best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Stay cool, drink plenty of fluids, wear cool clothing and monitor strenuous outdoor activities.

The City also would like to remind everyone about the precautions that can be taken to reduce risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The Texas Department of State Health Services advises:

· Never leave anyone, including animals, in a closed, parked vehicle.

· Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid drinks with alcohol, caffeine, or a lot of sugar.

· Plan strenuous outdoor activity for early mornings or evenings when it's cooler.

· Take frequent breaks when working outside.

· Signs and symptoms of heat illness include dizziness, heavy sweating, nausea, headaches, and muscle cramps. If signs and symptoms emerge, move to a cooler location, rest for a few minutes, and slowly drink a cool liquid. Immediately seek medical attention if the condition does not improve, and ask someone to observe you.

· Frequently check on the elderly, the ill, and others needing help.

Media representatives can contact Senior Public Information Officer Gabriela Morrow at 361-826-3583 or email Gabrielam@corpuschristitx.gov.