Event Brief
Tampa to open cooling stations as heat index tops 105
Filed: Jun 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Tampa activates cooling stations Friday as heat index climbs above 105 degrees amid extreme summer temperatures.
WHO: City of Tampa
WHAT: Opening cooling stations for residents to beat extreme heat
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Temperatures in the upper 90s with a heat index above 100 degrees prompted the city to provide cooling relief.
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