The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory for Etowah County which is in effect until 11 a.m. CDT Friday until 9 p.m. Saturday. Maximum heat indices will be between 105 to 109 degrees.
Cooling Centers will be open:

Gadsden Public Library located a 254 College Street. Operating hours are from 9 am until 5 pm today and Saturday. Contact: 256-549-4699

The Salvation Army: Located at 114 N.11th Street. They will be open 24 hours a day. Contact: 256-546-4673

Friday the following City of Gadsden Community Centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Elliott Community Center, 2829 Meighan Blvd., Contact: 256-549-4674;
East Gadsden Community Center 921 Wilson St., Contact: 256-549-4673
Thompson Community Center 236 Goldenrod Ave., Contact: 256-549-4738
Walnut Park Community Center 3200 Walnut St., Contact: 256-549-4685

Please drink plenty of water to replace minerals in your body. Limit sun exposure during mid-day hours. Avoid hot foods and heavy meals, which add heat to your body. Wear light, loose clothing and wear sun screen. Shade children with a hat or umbrella. Please check on the elderly and make sure your pets have plenty of FRESH water and adequate shade.