Severe Weather Resources and Information

The City has established this webpage for all updates and information related to severe weather. Please check back regularly for updates or sign up to receive information by email at www.arlingtontx.gov/enews.

Warm Up/Cool Off at a City Facility 

Residents seeking a place to go for relief during freezing temperatures or extreme heat can visit City of Arlington public libraries and recreation centers, which are open to the public during their posted business hours.

Arlington Public Library Locations

  • George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 S. Center St.
    9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.
  • East Library and Recreation Center, 1817 New York Ave. (Library side only)
    10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.
  • Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch Library, 4000 W. Green Oaks Blvd. 
    10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
  • Northeast Branch Library, 1905 Brown Blvd.
    10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
  •  Southeast Branch Library, 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd.
    10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday
  •  Southwest Branch Library, 3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd.
    10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
  •  Woodland West Branch, 2837 W. Park Row Drive
    10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Arlington Recreation Center Locations

  • Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, 4600 W. Bardin Road
    6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays
  • Dottie Lynn Recreation Center, 3200 Norwood Lane
    8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays
  • East Library and Recreation Center, 1817 New York Ave. (Recreational side is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays)
  • Elzie Odom Athletic Center, 1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd.
    6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays
  • The Beacon Recreation Center, 1100 Mansfield Webb Road
    6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

 

Severe Weather News

What to Know: Arlington’s Outdoor Warning Siren System

Published on March 31, 2025

The City of Arlington’s Outdoor Warning Siren System is activated by Arlington Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management personnel in coordination with the National Weather Service Fort Worth Office and other official sources. The Outdoor Warning Siren System is not an automated system and much consideration goes into when the City’s more than 50 sirens are activated.

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