Ahead of a blast of cold weather and gusty winds that toppled trees at Bayfront Park and will send temperatures plummeting tonight and tomorrow, local governments and nonprofit organizations are opening warming shelters for those in need. Temperatures will be in the low 40s, but wind chills could be well below that—as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit, according to AccuWeather forecasts. (And yes, that could mean cold-stunned iguanas.)
Sarasota County
No shelter openings have been announced yet; we’ll keep you posted.
Manatee County
The Salvation Army of Manatee County will open its shelter at 1204 14th St. W., Bradenton, as a temporary, free warming station and shelter on Monday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. Anticipated guest departure is Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. There will be a limited number of shelter beds available to those in need.
- What: Salvation Army Cold Weather Warming Station and Shelter
- When: Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at 6 p.m., with anticipated departure Wednesday, Nov. 12, between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.
- Where: 1204 14th St. W, Bradenton
Cold Weather Safety Tips
Emergency management officials remind residents that pets should not be left outside during the cold weather. People who need to be outside overnight or during the early morning hours are encouraged to dress in warm layers and limit skin exposure to the wind…