{"id":100187,"date":"2025-12-30T17:31:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T17:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/100187\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T17:31:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T17:31:09","slug":"heres-where-cold-weather-shelters-are-open-in-the-tampa-bay-area-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/100187\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s where cold weather shelters are open in the Tampa Bay area tonight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"780\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Portico-Tampa-Google-Maps.webp.webp\" class=\"attachment-251209 size-251209 wp-post-image\" alt=\"The portico\" large=\"\" decoding=\"async\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Portico in Tampa, Florida. Credit: Screengrab \/ Google Maps.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures are expected to dip into the high-20s in the Bay area.<\/p>\n<p>by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/author\/rroa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ray Roa<\/a> December 30, 2025<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s going to be cold as a motherf*cker Tuesday night across the Tampa Bay area, with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/tbw\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Weather Service<\/a>\u2019s 5 a.m. report forecasting temperatures in the high-20s, with wind chills as low as 23\u00b0F in northern counties.<\/p>\n<p>A freeze watch and cold weather advisory are in effect through Wednesday morning in those northern parts of the Bay area, which means folks should work to protect their plants, pets and pipes just in case.<\/p>\n<p>People should also not sleep outside, including in cars, so Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties\u2014where wind chills could reach as low as 36\u00b0F\u2014have opened cold weather shelter for Tuesday, Dec. 30.<\/p>\n<p>Due to high demand and limited capacity at shelters, county officials urge anyone who can find housing with family or friends to use that as a first option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1767115869_234_NWS-ColdWeather-Dec2320265AM.jpg\" alt=\"A weather alert graphic displaying three main points: the affected area (northern Tampa Bay counties), the temperature forecast (as low as 28 degrees), and a warning that freezing conditions could kill crops, sensitive vegetation, and damage outdoor plumbing.\" class=\"wp-image-349384\"\/>The National Weather Service\u2019s 5 a.m. report from Dec. 30, 2025.Credit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NWSTampaBay\/status\/2005739802772295921\/photo\/2\" rel=\"nofollow\">NWSTampaBay \/ X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hillsborough County cold weather shelter information (Dec. 30, 2025)<\/p>\n<p>Hillsborough County shelters are open to adults who are homeless and those whose dwellings do not have adequate heat.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hcfl.gov\/newsroom\/2025\/12\/29\/hillsborough-cold-weather-shelters-to-open-tuesday-night\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">press release<\/a>\u00a0says Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children. Pre-registration is required for motel vouchers by calling (813) 209-1176. Phone lines will be open Tuesday, Dec. 30, until 5 p.m. or until they run out of vouchers.<\/p>\n<p>In Hillsborough County, these shelters will take in guests between 6 p.m.-8 p.m. or until they reach capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Amazing Love Ministries\u00a03304 E Columbus Dr., Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park\u00a0107 S Oregon Ave., Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries\u00a02104 Mud Lake Rd. Plant City\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Portico\u00a01001 N Florida Ave., Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Hyde Park United Methodist Church\u00a0500 W Platt St., Tampa,\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Mission of Hope\u00a0110 S Parsons Blvd., Brandon<\/p>\n<p>Hillsborough County activates Cold Weather Shelters when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill for two consecutive hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., which is forecasted to occur Tuesday night in Hillsborough County.<\/p>\n<p>Pinellas County cold weather shelter information (Dec. 30, 2025)<\/p>\n<p>The Homeless Leadership Alliance\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.16PCjlu9bLxK0MSnYRNwm86WpIWfFQGqW1U14QWq9jJV7XNpnpjfYgRseq9CNJxWPf5cJmk68VVURkv-2BAgKy5Q-3D-3D1erb_WJ5SWC2q1F9CxlT5AmgYtOBQtPsX5HvBBgaO9KtjDZb6MK7hC6IqDkl02l-2Fe8R4OsCjlOackMTI6qFz-2BradSQOebdiGQJ9gMaQv-2Bau0NuO2F7-2BZOwU-2FB7zCYr9B0x-2FdplN2r5x0x7ppzRHMSN9sQIBDQAixRa5fYEKlasRU7S7sgVrv-2B-2BlSMW4tD8VMK5AwSzczeSArTI64GfwmUVpGyXpgzc8r91mpUVaMon5MWc4lJaA9AA16ruNfBjNDWCSz0tcPRKE74FceLbjofbI-2FhrNm1WO-2FYLxaCMKaKX19zTDXX799tEgp4YJhcP0aMU0wIZFcfjFBXBrtc9tIiwybXEmKzujRp6RL-2FtkrEwNRqhDoaK7tgwBMaMnqsmdo-2FdwUe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">which seeks volunteers to help tonight and in the future<\/a>\u2014said that cold weather shelters will open in Pinellas from 6 p.m.-6 a.m. for adult men and women.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Anyone needing a ride to the shelter can board that The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) for free bus service to and from cold night shelters from 5 p.m.-7 a.m. \u201cRiders must tell PSTA drivers they are going to a Pinellas Cold Night Shelter when boarding to ride fare-free,\u201d a press release said.<\/p>\n<p>The release adds that, \u201cFamilies with children will be placed in family shelters on cold nights (if space is available). Families should call 2-1-1, First Contact, for information about family shelters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Boys &amp; Girls Club of Pinellas Park\u00a07790 61st St. N, Pinellas Park<\/p>\n<p>Boys and Girls Club of Tarpon Springs\u00a0111 W Lime St., Tarpon Springs<\/p>\n<p>First United Methodist Church of Clearwater\u00a0411 Turner St., Clearwater<\/p>\n<p>Salvation Army\u00a01400 4th St. S, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>Unitarian Universalist Church\u00a0100 Mirror Lake Dr. N, St. Petersburg (requires the use of stairs)<\/p>\n<p>Citrus County cold weather shelter information (Dec. 30, 2025)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/baynews9.com\/fl\/tampa\/news\/2025\/12\/30\/cold-weather-shelters-opening-across-tampa-area-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bay News 9<\/a>\u00a0says this Citrus County shelter is open through Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>Nature Coast Church\u00a05113 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa<\/p>\n<p>Hernando County cold weather shelter information (Dec. 30, 2025)<\/p>\n<p>BN9 says this Citrus County warming center is open through Wednesday night, although cots will not be provided.<\/p>\n<p>Enrichment Center\u00a0800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville<\/p>\n<p>Pasco County cold weather shelter information (Dec. 30, 2025)<\/p>\n<p>BN9 says these shelters will be open in Pasco County between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 30-31<\/p>\n<p>First Nazarene Church of Zephyrhills\u00a06151 12th St., Zephyrhills<\/p>\n<p>Shady Hills Mission Chapel\u00a015925 Greenglen Ln., Spring Hill<\/p>\n<p>Polk County cold weather shelter information (Dec. 30, 2025)<\/p>\n<p>Talbot House Ministries\u00a0814 N Kentucky Ave., Lakeland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Portico in Tampa, Florida. 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