TAMPA, Fla. – As cold temperatures move into the Bay area Monday, multiple counties are preparing to open cold weather shelters.
A Freeze Warning is in effect for Citrus County and inland Hernando County where temperatures will drop to the upper 20s to low 30s overnight.
In Tampa Bay, lows will be in the mid 30s to low 40s but it will feel colder with the wind chill in the mid 20s to mid 30s Tuesday morning.
Record low temperatures are possible on Tuesday.
Additional locations will be listed as information becomes available.
CITRUS COUNTY
A cold-weather shelter will open Monday night in Citrus County.
The shelter will be open on Nov. 10 and 11 from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. at 5113 South Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, FL 34446.
HERNANDO COUNTY
The city of Brooksville will open a warming center Monday night.
The center will be at the Brooksville Enrichment Center, 800 John Gary Grubbs Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34601.
The center will be open from 8 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday.
POLK COUNTY
The Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland will be open as a cold shelter.
Effective Monday, November 10th, we will keep individuals in-house 24/7 to ensure safety, warmth, and hope during this period of time. Every blanket, warm clothes, meal, and prayer counts more than ever.
Talbot House is asking the public for donations of food, canned goods, milk, snacks, and pantry staples. Financial support also is accepted.