Cold weather shelters are opening across the Tampa Bay region as temperatures get chillier.
The National Weather Service says temperatures will fall into the low 40s with wind chill forecast to hit as low as 40 degrees early Tuesday in Tampa. Pinellas County is expected to see similar conditions early Tuesday and Wednesday.
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County is opening its cold weather shelters on Monday.
Limited-capacity shelters are available for people who are unhoused or live in houses without adequate heat and can’t find other accommodations, according to a news release. Organizers said they expect high demand, so residents who need a warm place to stay are encouraged to use all resources — like friends and family — as a first option.
Shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., unless they reach capacity before then.
All shelters are for adults only. Families with minor children should call (813) 209-1176.
- Amazing Love Ministries
3304 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
- Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park
107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
- Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries (Prayer Retreat Center)
2104 Mud Lake Road, Plant City, FL 33566
- Hyde Park United Methodist Church
500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
- Legacy Church
3416 N. 15th St., Tampa, FL 33605
- New Life Church (hosted by Unbroken Dreams, Inc., pet friendly)
8216 N. 13th St., Tampa, FL 33604
- Tampa Bay Mission of Hope
212 S. St. Cloud Ave. Building A, Valrico, FL 33594
The nonprofit Metropolitan Ministries will offer limited single-night motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children, according to the release. Pre-registration is required by calling (813) 209-1176 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pinellas County
The Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas announced cold night shelters will be open on Tuesday. The shelters activate when the NWS expects the "feels like" temperature to hit 40 degrees or below across the county between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Guests are accepted into the shelters until they're full, according to a news release. All shelters provide a warm and safe place to sleep, and many also serve a meal.
The shelters are available to adults at the times listed. For information on family shelters, call 2-1-1, Tampa Bay Cares, Inc. Families with kids will be placed in family shelters on cold nights if space is available.
Tarpon Springs
- Boys and Girls Club of the Suncoast
111 W. Lime St., Tarpon Springs
6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Clearwater
- First United Methodist Church of Clearwater
411 Turner St., Clearwater
6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Pinellas Park
- Boys & Girls Club
7790 61st St. N., Pinellas Park
6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
St. Petersburg
- Northwest Presbyterian Church
6330 54th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- WestCare Turning Point
1810 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- Unitarian Universalist Church of St. Petersburg
100 Mirror Lake Drive N., St. Petersburg
6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Please Note: This location requires the use of stairs.
- Salvation Army
1400 4th St. S., St. Petersburg
6 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
- Allendale United Methodist Church
3803 Haines Road N., St. Petersburg
6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Citrus County
A cold weather shelter will be open Monday and Tuesday night from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. A Facebook post from the shelter says hot meals, a warm sleeping area, showers, snacks and more will be available, along with free transportation.
For more information, call (352) 234-3099.
- Nature Coast Community Church
5113 Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa, FL 34446
Hernando County
Cold weather shelters will be open on Monday and Tuesday. Those who need to seek shelter can contact Jericho Road Ministries at (352) 799-2912 to check availability or for more information.
- Men’s Shelter
11014 N. Broad St.
Brooksville, FL 34601
- Women’s Shelter (Mary’s House)
1163 Howell Ave.
Brooksville, FL 34601
The shelters are opening shortly after strong storms passed through the region over the weekend, leaving some areas flooded and without power. The chilly conditions are expected to last until mid-week.
