UNDATED (WTVB) – An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until 8:00 p.m. this evening, with today’s forecasted high temperature of 93, combined with high humidity, creating heat index readings of 105 and up.
Yesterday’s high temperature reported at the Branch County Memorial Airport was 89, with a maximum heat index reading of 107 just before 3:00 p.m.
Cooling centers will be available at all Branch District Library branches, with the Coldwater branch open from 9:00 am-3:00 pm today and the Quincy, Algansee, Sherwood, and Union City branches open from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon.
In addition, the Quincy Village Office will be open as a cooling center today from 12 noon-8 p.m.
Relief is on the way in the forecast, with highs in the low 80s on Sunday and in the mid 70s on Monday.
