POCATELLO — A series of cooling shelters will be open for public access in Pocatello across a variety of locations as summer temperatures continue to climb.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory Tuesday stating the mercury level will build into the weekend.

Temperatures will increase through the weekend and into next week. By Sunday, daytime high temperatures could be nearing 100 degrees across the lower elevations, around 10 to 15 degrees above seasonal averages.

Beyond next week, the weather service said temperature outlooks call for above-normal temperatures continuing through July. Overnight low temperatures will also climb above normal, which could compound the impacts of the expected multi-day heat wave.

With daytime temperatures expected to climb into the upper 90s and exceed 100 degrees in the coming weeks, the city of Pocatello will open three cooling shelter locations beginning Friday, July 10, to provide residents with a safe place to cool off, according to a news release from the city. Additional cooling locations are also available through other local organizations, according to Karl Pettit, director of Valley Mission in Pocatello.

The cooling shelters opened by the city will be available for 45 days, the city said. At the end of that period, the city will evaluate weather forecasts to determine whether the program should be extended.

The Pocatello City Hall lobby will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will have access to bottled water and electrical outlets for charging devices, the city said. When the Council Chambers are not in use for meetings, that space will also be available to the public.

Marshall Public Library will serve as a cooling shelter during its regular hours of operation — from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library is closed Sundays.

Pocatello Animal Services will be open for public access from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The building is closed Sundays. Residents are welcome to bring their pets while using the cooling station at this location, the city said, providing a pet-friendly option for those who don’t want to leave their animals behind.

The Episcopal Church Downtown will be open as a cooling shelter from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Sunday, according to Pettit. Attendees can also receive a meal provided by the church.

The Housing Alliance and Community Partnerships Christensen Court Community Room will be open as a cooling shelter from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Pettit said. The public will have access to electrical plug-ins and bottled water.

The city is encouraging anyone needing relief from the heat to take advantage of the locations it operates. Residents are also encouraged to check on neighbors, family members and friends who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures, including older adults, young children and individuals without access to air conditioning, the city said.

“As temperatures rise, we want to make sure everyone has a safe, comfortable place to cool off,” said Pocatello Mayor Mark Dahlquist. “We encourage everyone to take advantage of these cooling shelters if needed and to help spread the word so those who could benefit know these locations are available.”

For additional information on city-operated cooling shelters, contact the city of Pocatello at 208-234-6163 or visit pocatello.gov.