COLUMBUS, Ohio — The City of Columbus is taking steps to help keep residents cool and protected from the sun. Pools and splash pads will have extended hours as central Ohio is under a Heat Advisory Thursday afternoon.
The Doppler 10 weather team forecasted that Thursday and Friday are looking to be the hottest days of the week with a heat index near 100 degrees during the afternoon hours.
WATCH: Meteorologist Ross Caruso explained what you should know when a Heat Advisory is issued and how to keep yourself safe.
The following pools will be open for public use in Columbus:
- Dodge Pool
- Driving Park Pool
- Glenwood Pool
- Lincoln Pool
- Marion Franklin Pool
- Maryland Pool
- Tuttle Pool
- Windsor Pool
List of splash pads and spray grounds around central Ohio:
- Barnett
- Blackburn
- Linden
- Scioto Southland
Important tips to note:
- Pools operate on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no advanced registration.
- Pools have capacity limits
- Swim lessons are available at the pools. Information can be found here.
The Columbus Metropolitan Library locations are open at 9 a.m. for those looking for air-conditioning. Find the hours and locations of the libraries here.
Beat The Heat Fan Drive: 10TV, 97.1 The Fan and LifeCare Alliance are asking central Ohioans to help their neighbors stay cool this summer. The 2023 fan drive begins June 16 and runs through Aug. 18. For more information, click here.
Columbus Public Health reminds residents of ways to stay healthy and safe in hot weather:
- Drink plenty of water. Do not wait until you are thirsty.
- Stay in air conditioning whenever possible. If you do not have an air conditioner, use movie theaters, malls, libraries and other public places that are cool.
- Avoid beverages with alcohol, caffeine and sugar because they will dehydrate you.
- Eat light meals.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Avoid strenuous activities and limit them to morning and evening hours.
- Learn the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them.
- Check on family members, friends and neighbors.
- Never leave people or pets in a closed car.
