PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The city of Portsmouth is activating cooling stations due the high heat index forecast for Hampton Roads between Aug. 1 and Aug. 3.

In a news release, the city advised residents to limit outdoor activities as much as possible to reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

The cooling stations will be open on the following days and times:

• Portsmouth City Hall Lobby, 801 Crawford Street, Thursday, Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Portsmouth Main Library, 601 Court Street, Thursday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, Saturday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Cradock Library, 28 Prospect Parkway, Thursday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Churchland Library, 4934 High Street West, Thursday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, Saturday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Manor Library, 1401 Elmhurst Lane, Thursday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Behavioral Healthcare Services Building, 1811 King Street, Thursday, Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Social Services/ Human Services Building, 1701 High Street, Thursday, Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Senior Station, 3500 Clifford Street, Thursday, Friday | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 To learn more about the symptoms and what to do if someone shows signs of a heat-related illness visit Heat Related Illnesses (cdc.gov).