07/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/27/2026 07:31
The City of Greensboro will activate an Orange Flag cooling center tonight in response to the extreme heat.
Operated by Greensboro Community Safety Department staff, the Orange Flag cooling center will be open 7 pm, Monday, July 27, to 7 am, Tuesday, July 28, at the Interactive Resource Center, 407 E. Washington St. It is available to single adults and families.
Activation of the Orange Flag overnight cooling center occurs on days when the forecast daytime temperatures and/or heat index reach 90 degrees or higher, and overnight temperatures are not expected to fall below 70 degrees.
July 27th is the 34th day the City has activated the Orange Flag overnight cooling center since June 6.
Please note that daytime cooling centers funded by the City operate seven days a week during the summer-even when the Orange Flag has not been activated. For more information on the daytime cooling centers and the weekday hydration station, visit www.Greensboro-nc.gov/coolingservices.