Bullhead City, AZ, July 30, 2026 – The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Bullhead City and the surrounding area through Sunday, August 2, at 8 p.m. Forecasted highs for Friday through Sunday range from 118–120 degrees Fahrenheit. In response, the City of Bullhead City is sharing information about options to stay cool during hot summer days.

The BHHS Legacy Foundation Christine Stamper Center for Help & Hope, located at 1594 North Oatman Rd, offers year-round respite from the elements 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The center is open to everyone and offers air conditioning, restrooms, drinking water, heat awareness information, electrical outlets for charging devices, meals, computer access, laundry services, and homeless rehabilitation services. It also offers beds for overnight stays for a limited number of unhoused individuals, veterans, and families, and on days exceeding 115 degrees, the center extends daytime capacity into the later evening hours.

The Salvation Army Social Services, located at 1461 Palma Rd, provides refuge from the heat year-round on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They offer air conditioning, restrooms, drinking water, heat awareness information, electrical outlets for charging devices, and details about additional support services, as well as free showers and hygiene packs to those who need them. On Sundays, individuals can seek respite during the Salvation Army’s Sunday services, which run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition, on Mondays through Saturdays when temperatures exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit, the Salvation Army opens its doors to anyone seeking shelter from the heat in an air-conditioned space from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Bullhead City Senior Enrichment Center, located at 2275 Trane Rd, welcomes individuals 50 years of age and older year-round on Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center provides air conditioning, restrooms, drinking water, heat awareness information, electrical outlets for charging devices, senior meals, senior activities, and information about additional services.

The Bullhead City Municipal Pool, located at 2255 Trane Rd, offers an excellent way for people to cool down during the summer heat. It is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:35 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Beginning August 3, the pool will be closed for school swim practice Monday–Thursday from 1:25 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. The pool schedule—available at bullheadcityaz.gov/aquatics—features activities such as lap swim, water aerobics, and free swim. On days exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit, pool fees are waived and entry is free for anyone looking to get out of the heat.

The Optimum Community Center gymnasium, located at 2380 Optimum Way, is open Monday–Friday from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for walking and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m. for Open Gym. Those seeking refuge from the heat are welcome to use the gymnasium during these times. When outside temperatures reach highs of 120 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for three consecutive days, the City of Bullhead City will open the Optimum Community Center as a cooling center. It will operate from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, with possible additional weekend operations based on weather and community conditions determined by City Administration. The cooling center, which is open to all—including pets (pets must be crated, with crates provided)—will offer air conditioning, restrooms, drinking water, heat awareness information, and electrical outlets for charging devices. When the center is activated, the Bullhead City Municipal Pool will also waive pool fees and offer its regular schedule of activities free of charge.

“Extreme heat can be dangerous, and we want to ensure the public is aware of the many great resources that are available to them,” said Bullhead City Public Information Officer Mackenzie Covert. “While most of our community is well-versed in the risks and can provide adequate cooling for themselves during our hot summer months, there are situations where individuals unexpectedly need cooling services. Being aware of the resources can help save lives.”