City of Farmington to Provide Cooling Centers Due to Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory Issued Until August 12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

City of Farmington to Provide Cooling Centers Due to Heat Advisory

Farmington, Missouri (August 10, 2026) – A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for St. Francois County until Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8:00pm. The City of Farmington would like to remind residents that if relief is needed from the daytime heat, any City building that is accessible to the public during normal business hours may be used as a cooling center.

According to the National Weather Service, heat index values of up to 108° are expected throughout the early part of the week.

Cooling Centers will be available at the following locations:

Farmington City Hall
110 W Columbia St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon–Fri)

Farmington Public Library
101 N A St
10:00AM – 9:00PM (Mon–Thurs)
10:00AM – 6:00PM (Fri)
10:00AM – 4:00PM (Sat)

Development Services / City Light & Water
101 S Jefferson St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon–Fri)

Farmington Police Department
310 Ste. Genevieve Ave
Open 24/7

Farmington Civic Center
2 Black Knight Dr
5:00AM – 8:00PM (Mon–Fri)
7:00AM – 6:00PM (Saturday)
8:00AM – 6:00PM (Sunday)

Farmington Fire Department

222 E Columbia St

Open 24/

During the high temperatures, the National Weather Service recommends the following:

Drink plenty of fluids
Stay in an air-conditioned room
Stay out of the sun
Check up on relatives and neighbors
Never leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Anyone experiencing signs of heat stroke, or who suspects someone else is suffering from a heat stroke, should call 911 immediately. Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires prompt treatment.