WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As the cold weather only increases in severity as the year heads into December, D.C. has issued a cold alert for Thursday night.
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From 8 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. on Friday, temperatures are expected to reach below freezing.
The District is advising people to take shelter. Those experiencing homelessness can get additional assistance from shelters.
The shelter hotline is 202-399-7093 and is available 24/7…