Glass of iced drink with mint, dark sunglasses, and a wide-brim straw hat sitting on a sunny deck next to a bright blue swimming pool.

Cincinnati cooling stations pilot brings heat relief to vulnerable neighborhoods

The weather is getting hotter. This is why Cincinnati is testing a new approach to helping residents cope with dangerous summer temperatures. The city’s Innovation Team is leading the Stay Cool Cincy pilot with the Office of Environment & Sustainability and Cincinnati ToolBank. The program will place publicly accessible cooling stations along busy walking and…

Read more

A female healthcare professional in blue surgical scrubs and a protective face mask prepares medical supplies or medication in a busy emergency department setting.

Heat-related illnesses expected to rise amid Cincinnati heat

Heat-related illnesses are expected to increase across Greater Cincinnati as dangerous temperatures persist through the holiday week. These concerns are prompting emergency departments, urgent care centers, and public health officials to urge residents to recognize symptoms early and avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat. Healthcare providers across Greater Cincinnati are preparing for an increase in…

Read more

A refreshing iced drink in a copper mug with a lemon slice, symbolizing staying hydrated.

Temperature climbs: Tips to stay safe as Cincinnati heats up

As temperatures trend higher across Greater Cincinnati, local meteorologists and public health officials are urging residents to prepare for prolonged periods of heat.  Forecasts indicate that a developing heat dome could push temperatures and humidity to uncomfortable and potentially dangerous levels across much of Ohio through the Independence Day holiday period.  Previously, The Cincinnati Exchange…

Read more

The Cincinnati Exchange © 2026. All Rights Reserved. 

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

Be the first to know the latest updates