High Temperatures Continue Through the Weekend | City of Corpus Christi – Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The National Weather Service is predicting maximum heat indices of 105 ° degrees to 109° degrees with mostly sunny skies today through Sunday.
High temperatures and humidity can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The City of Corpus Christi is making the La Retama Central Library available to the public as a cooling center Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The cooling center will be open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The La Retama Central Public Library is located at 805 Comanche Street. The phone number is 826-7000.                       
CCRTA
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will allow individuals to ride fare-free upon telling their Bus Operator that they'll be traveling to the nearest cooling center. For more information, go to http://www.ccrta.org.
Parks and Recreation Facilities
Except for the Natatorium, five City pools, splash pads, and the Bayfront Park Fountain 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. For information, visit  Recreational Swim and Lap Swim – Summer Schedule | City of Corpus Christi (cctexas.com) 
Splash Pads
Bayfront Park Fountain
1309 North Shoreline Boulevard
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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:
Water Conservation
The City remains in Stage One of the Drought Contingency Plan. Residents are reminded to conserve water.
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 to reduce your risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The Texas Department of State Health Services advises:
For more information on City cooling centers, visit www.cctexas.com/coolingcenters.
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