Summer Scorcher!

It's a summer scorcher.

The National Weather Service says a warm air mass over the eastern U.S. is sending temperatures rising well above normal from the mid-Atlantic states to Connecticut.

Locally, a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 11 o'clock Wednesday night -- with temperatures expected in the middle 90's again today and tomorrow. Officials say the intense heat is likely to blame for the death of a homeless woman who lived in her car in Waterford Township. The Oakland County Medical Examiner's Office reported the cause of death as hyperthermia brought on by extreme high temperatures.

Detroit Opens Cooling Centers:

The Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion, along with the Detroit Recreation Department and the Detroit Public Library, are working together to provide Detroit reisents relief from the extreme heat with the opening of several cooling centers.

The cooling centers are located at the following locations:

Recreation Centers

Roberto Clemente Center
2631 Bagley

Farwell Recreation Center
2711 E. Outer Drive

Outdoor Pools

Brennan Pool - Rouge Park
Gatliff Pool - Palmer Park
Belle Isle Beach - Water Slide

Detroit Public Libraries

Campbell Branch
8733 W. Vernor/Springwells

Chase Branch
17731 W. Seven Mile/Southfield

Conley Branch
4600 Martin/Michigan

Edison Branch
18400 Joy Rd./Southfield

Franklin Branch
13651 E. McNichols

Redford Branch
21200 Grand River

Sherwood Forest Branch
7117 W. Seven Mile/Livernois

Skillman Branch
121 Gratiot/Library

Wilder Branch
7140 E. 7 Mile Rd.

Main Library
5201 Woodward Ave. 

In Westland, Mayor Mayor William Wild announced Tuesday that several cooling centers will be open Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bottled water will be provided to help keep residents cool.

The cooling centers are:

· Bailey Recreation Center – 36651 Ford Road – 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
· William P. Faust Public Library – 6123 Central City Parkway – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
· Dorsey Center – 32715 Dorsey – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· Friendship Center – 1119 N. Newburgh – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The City of Livonia is offering its Community Recreation Center as a cooling center for residents.

During weekday business hours, those who need the help are asked to call the Recreation Center at (734) 466-2900 or the Mayor's Office at (734) 466-2201.

The Recreation Center is located at 15100 Hubbard, at the corner of Five Mile Road. 

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