Cooling centers are opening to the public due to the dangerous temperatures predicted in the next few days.  Dane County Emergency Management said heat indices are expected to approach 100 degrees Wednesday and Thursday. These precautions include paying close attention to one's physical condition and actions; hydrating with plenty of water; being aware of the amount and intensity of one's physical activity, indoors and out; and wearing light colored, breathable clothing, hats and sunscreen.

Below is a list of cooling centers that will be available over the next few days during the extreme temperatures.

• Belleville - Library 130 S. Vine St.
• Black Earth - Library 1210 Mills St. 
• Deerfield - Library 12 W. Nelson
• Deforest Senior Center 505 North Main Street Deforest - Library 203 Library St
• Fitchburg - Senior Center Lacy Rd. 
• Fitchburg - Library Lacy Rd. 
• Marshall - Library 605 Waterloo Road
• Mazomanie - Library 102 Broadhead St
• McFarland – Library 5920 Milwaukee St.
• Middleton - Senior Center 7448 Hubbard Ave. 
• Middleton - Library 7425 Hubbard Ave. 
• Monona – Senior Center 1011 Nichols Rd. 
• Monona – Library 1000 Nichols Rd.
• Mt. Horeb - Senior Center
• Mt. Horeb - Library 105 Perimeter Rd. 
• Oregon – Senior Center 219 Park St. 
• Oregon - Library 256 Brook St. 
• Stoughton – Senior Center 248 W. Main St. 
• Stoughton – Library 304 S4th St. 
• Sun Prairie – Library 1350 Linnerud Dr. 
• Verona – Senior Center 108 Paoli St. 
• Verona – Library 500 Silent St. 
• Waunakee – Senior Center 333 S. Madison St. 
• Waunakee – 710 South St.