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First Day Of Summer 'Freebies' To Cool You Off From Soaring Temps First Day Of Summer 'Freebies' To Cool You Off From Soaring Temps
First Day Of Summer 'Freebies' To Cool You Off From Soaring Temps As temperatures soar across Connecticut on the first day of Summer, smart business owners across the state are offering free items to cool off, including bottled water and vanilla milkshakes. According to the National Weather Service, the heat index is expected to reach 101 degrees on Thursday, June 20, in Hartford County, while other areas of the state will bake with temperatures in the upper 90s to nearly 100 degrees. To help cool off and stave off heat stroke, cities and towns have opened cooling centers, including in Fairfield County in Bridgeport.  Meanwhile, savvy business owner…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Where To Stay Cool As Heat Index Hits 100 - Hartford Where To Stay Cool As Heat Index Hits 100 - Hartford
Where To Stay Cool As Heat Index Hits 100 - Hartford Ahead of today’s predicted over-100-degree heat and humidity, Hartford is opening “cooling” centers throughout the community. The cooling centers, which offer a place to enjoy free, cool air conditioning, will be open noon to 8 p.m. Social distancing will be strictly enforced, according to the Hartford School District. Meteorologists are predicting the heat index value will reach 102, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather service. A heat advisory is in effect for much of Connecticut and Massachusetts. There is a higher chance for people to develop an il…

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by Kristin Palpini