Following a warm weekend, temperatures are expected to plunge across Central Florida.According to WESH 2’s First Warning Meteorologist Eric Burris, a sudden chill will arrive from about 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday morning, bringing a few showers as cold temperatures slide in. In preparation for the cold front, warming centers plan to open.Orange CountyBarnett Park Recreation CenterJan. 26 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morningJan. 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morningJan. 29 from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morningGoldenrod Recreation CenterJan. 26 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morningJan. 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morningJan. 29 from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morningBithlo Community Park will serve as a transportation hub providing bus service to the Goldenrod Recreation Center on the days shelter is open from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.LYNX buses will offer free transportation to individuals traveling to a warming center.Secured pets are welcome on LYNX buses and at the warming centers. Pet owners must provide carriers for cats, leashes for dogs, and are responsible for bringing food and supplies.Additional Homeless Services Network of Central Florida partners openCoalition for the Homeless at 18 North Terry Ave. in OrlandoMatthew’s Hope at 611 Business Park Blvd. in Winter GardenOrlando Union Rescue Mission at 3300 West Colonial Drive in OrlandoThe Salvation Army Orlando (men only) at 624 Lexington Ave. in OrlandoThe Salvation Army Orlando (women and children only) at 400 West Colonial Drive in OrlandoOsceola CountyFirst United Methodist Church at 1000 Ohio Avenue in St. CloudJan. 26 and Jan. 27 opening at 6 p.m. each eveningIglesia Del Nazareno Casa De Vida at 2367 Fortune Road in KissimmeeJan. 26 and Jan. 27 opening at 6 p.m. each evening Poinciana Christian Church at 3181 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 opening at 6 p.m. each eveningThose needing transportation to the shelter location can travel at no cost using LYNX buses by alerting drivers that they will be going to the cold weather shelter. Pets are housed at Osceola Animal Services during the operation. Animals will need to be in a carrier before they board, unless they are a service dog.Volusia CountyThe Neighborhood Center at 421 S. Palmetto Ave. in DeLandJan. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following morning Breakfast will be providedHalifax Urban Ministries (HUM) to coordinate shelters with local churches and nonprofitsThose in need of shelter or transportation assistance are encouraged to contact HUM at 386-317-5886.When available, transportation may be arranged through VoTran in coordination with community partners. Lake CountyLifePointe Church at 3551 E. Orange Ave. in EustisJan. 26 from 5 p.m. through 7 a.m. the following morningSalvation Army at 2605 South St. in Leesburg Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.LakeXpress, the County’s fixed-route bus service, will provide free transportation for residents riding to the shelter utilizing the following shuttle schedule. Residents just need to tell the driver they’re traveling to a cold-weather shelter.Residents who are unable to access a LakeXpress route or reach a shuttle stop and need transportation to the cold weather shelter may call Lake County Connection at 352-742-2612 before 2 p.m. on Jan. 26 to make arrangements.
Following a warm weekend, temperatures are expected to plunge across Central Florida.
According to WESH 2’s First Warning Meteorologist Eric Burris, a sudden chill will arrive from about 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday morning, bringing a few showers as cold temperatures slide in.
In preparation for the cold front, warming centers plan to open.
Orange County
Barnett Park Recreation Center
Jan. 26 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morning
Jan. 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morning
Jan. 29 from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning
Goldenrod Recreation Center
Jan. 26 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morning
Jan. 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morning
Jan. 29 from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning
Bithlo Community Park will serve as a transportation hub providing bus service to the Goldenrod Recreation Center on the days shelter is open from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
LYNX buses will offer free transportation to individuals traveling to a warming center.
Secured pets are welcome on LYNX buses and at the warming centers. Pet owners must provide carriers for cats, leashes for dogs, and are responsible for bringing food and supplies.
Additional Homeless Services Network of Central Florida partners open
Coalition for the Homeless at 18 North Terry Ave. in OrlandoMatthew’s Hope at 611 Business Park Blvd. in Winter GardenOrlando Union Rescue Mission at 3300 West Colonial Drive in OrlandoThe Salvation Army Orlando (men only) at 624 Lexington Ave. in OrlandoThe Salvation Army Orlando (women and children only) at 400 West Colonial Drive in OrlandoOsceola County
First United Methodist Church at 1000 Ohio Avenue in St. Cloud
Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 opening at 6 p.m. each evening
Iglesia Del Nazareno Casa De Vida at 2367 Fortune Road in Kissimmee
Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 opening at 6 p.m. each evening
Poinciana Christian Church at 3181 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee
Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 opening at 6 p.m. each evening
Those needing transportation to the shelter location can travel at no cost using LYNX buses by alerting drivers that they will be going to the cold weather shelter.
Pets are housed at Osceola Animal Services during the operation. Animals will need to be in a carrier before they board, unless they are a service dog.
Volusia County
The Neighborhood Center at 421 S. Palmetto Ave. in DeLand
Jan. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following morning Breakfast will be provided
Halifax Urban Ministries (HUM) to coordinate shelters with local churches and nonprofits
Those in need of shelter or transportation assistance are encouraged to contact HUM at 386-317-5886.When available, transportation may be arranged through VoTran in coordination with community partners. Lake County
LifePointe Church at 3551 E. Orange Ave. in Eustis
Jan. 26 from 5 p.m. through 7 a.m. the following morning
Salvation Army at 2605 South St. in Leesburg
Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
LakeXpress, the County’s fixed-route bus service, will provide free transportation for residents riding to the shelter utilizing the following shuttle schedule.
Residents just need to tell the driver they’re traveling to a cold-weather shelter.
Residents who are unable to access a LakeXpress route or reach a shuttle stop and need transportation to the cold weather shelter may call Lake County Connection at 352-742-2612 before 2 p.m. on Jan. 26 to make arrangements.