Greensboro activates orange-flag heat response; overnight cooling centers open

Greensboro City announced it has activated its orange-flag heat response after forecasting daytime temperatures of 90°F or higher combined with overnight lows that do not fall below 70°F. The activation triggers overnight cooling centers operated by Greensboro Community Safety Department staff.

The city said overnight orange-flag cooling centers will be open from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the Interactive Resource Center, 407 East Washington Street. The announcement identified Greensboro Community Safety Department staff as the operators of the orange-flag program and the Interactive Resource Center as the site for overnight relief.

Officials emphasized that daytime cooling stations operate independently of the orange-flag status, meaning some daytime services may be available even when the city has not activated the orange flag. Residents seeking the latest locations, hours, and any changes were directed to the city’s webpage: greensboro-nc.gov/coolingcenters.

The announcement provided threshold criteria (daytime high of 90°F or greater and overnight low no lower than 70°F) and specific hours and location for overnight assistance. No formal vote or additional action items were recorded in the announcement; it served as an operational notice from city staff.