Be warned: The next few days will be scorchers, with temperatures running dangerously hot.

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for almost all of eastern Massachusetts and Southern New England, with dangerous heat expected through Tuesday night.

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan announced Monday that the lobby of Government Center will be open as a cooling station from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. The building is accessible via the Third Street entrance.

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