The region is bracing for a heat wave expected to last through the July 4 holiday and beyond.

The National Weather Service says heat and humidity will be building across the region starting on Friday. The real hot air will start to build in on Saturday with highs getting into the 90s. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity will lead to dangerous heat indices as high as 110° on Sunday & Monday.

Vermont Emergency Management officials say it's important to drink more fluids than usual, take extra breaks from strenuous activities, seek shade and cool indoor locations, and check in on loved ones and neighbors.

The following cooling stations will be open to the public in Burlington:

Fletcher Free Library

235 College Street

Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Miller Center Community Room

Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

130 Gosse Ct

The Burlington Police Department

Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Monday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Community Room

1 North Avenue