With Heat Index Reaching as High as 100, Plenty of Places to Stay Cool

A heat advisory is in effect today, as the temperatures is expected to reach a high of 96 degrees in Bayside through Tuesday evening. It may feel as hot as 100 degrees. Air quality is at moderate levels, which means unusually sensitive people should avoid exerting themselves outdoors.

Cooling centers are densely located throughout the city. Here are some nearby options:

• , 214-20 Northern Blvd., open Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• East Flushing Library, 196-36 Northern Blvd.open tuesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, 208-11 26th Ave., open Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• CCNS Bayside Senior Center, 221-15 Horace Harding Expy., open Tuesday Tuesday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
• , 57-04 Marathon Parkway, open Tuesday from 1 - 6 p.m.
• 1 Northern Blvd. open Tuesday from 1 - 6 p.m., 249-0
• Glen Oaks Library, 256-04 Union Turnpike, open Tuesday from 1 - 6 p.m.
• SNAP of Eastern Queens Senior Center, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., open Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

To find more cooling centers located nearby or throughout the city, click here.

Little Neck Editor Lauren Evans contributed to this report.