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Freeze Warning: Tampa Bay Opens Shelters for Cold Snap

11/10/2025

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The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for the Tampa Bay area as temperatures are expected to drop into the upper 20s to low 30s.
Cold weather shelters will open tonight across Citrus, Hernando, Polk, and Pinellas counties, providing warm sleeping areas, meals, and transportation.
Residents should protect pets and sensitive plants; shelters welcome donations of food, clothing, and toiletries; and space heater safety reminders follow the cold snap.

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The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for the Tampa Bay area as temperatures are expected to drop into the upper 20s to low 30s.
Cold weather shelters will open tonight across Citrus, Hernando, Polk, and Pinellas counties, providing warm sleeping areas, meals, and transportation.
Residents should protect pets and sensitive plants; shelters welcome donations of food, clothing, and toiletries; and space heater safety reminders follow the cold snap.