07/01/2026
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a heat advisory for our area. Heat indices are expected over 100 degrees Wednesday through Saturday.
**Louisa County Weekday Cooling Locations**
The following locations offer a place to stop and get cool throughout the summer.
- The Louisa County Department of Human Services (114 Industrial Drive, Louisa, VA) will offer comfort areas during regular business hours (8:30am-5pm).
- Louisa County Parks, Recreation & Tourism will have an area designated for cooling at the Betty Queen Center (522 Industrial Dr, Louisa, VA) separate from the pool area during regular business hours.
- The Louisa County Library (881 Davis Hwy, Mineral) will also serve as a location to cool down during their hours of operation, Monday and Tuesday 10am - 7pm, Wednesday and Thursday 10am -6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm.
Note, the Department of Health's and the Betty Queen Center's business hours will be impacted by the holiday, with a closure on Friday, July 3rd. The Louisa County Library will serve as a cooling center on Thursday and Friday during normal hours.
**Caution in Extreme Heat**
People aged 65 years and older, children, and those with chronic medical conditions are particularly at risk of heat-related illness. Please follow guidelines for extreme heat, including:
- Find air conditioning.
- Avoid strenuous activities.
- Watch for heat illness.
- Wear light clothing.
- Check on family members and neighbors.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
- Never leave people or pets in a closed car.
**Cooling & Warming Center Partners Needed**
Louisa County is seeking area partners to serve as cooling and/or warming centers during times of extreme weather. These centers will offer community members, including those particularly vulnerable to the impacts of severe low and high temperatures, temporary shelter in a climate-controlled area. Timeframes a center will be open will be dictated by the participating area partner. If you represent a church or other organization interested in being contacted when cooling or warming centers are needed, please contact us [email protected]. https://alrt.se/u/6AADc6sggbA