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Orange County opens Temporary Warming Centers on Thursday and Friday evenings

Central Florida weather may include rain, frost, and freezing temperatures

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It's going to be another cold and rainy couple of days in Central Florida.

According to the National Weather Service, there will be a chance of showers before 11 am and then a chance of showers after 2 pm on Thursday. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 49 degrees. North/Northwest wind is around 10 mph, with a 40% chance of precipitation.

Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low of around 35. North/Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

On Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Wind chill values as low as 30 early. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

On Friday night, widespread frost may occur, mainly after 3 a.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly clear, with a low around 31. The wind will be North/Northwest, around five mph.

Due to this predicted cold weather, Orange County will support the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area Warming Centers. These temporary locations will complement efforts to meet the needs of our homeless population.

The County’s temporary Warming Centers will open at 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2025, and Friday, January 24, 2025. They close promptly at 9:00 a.m. the following morning.

Orange County’s temporary Warming Center hours will be updated as weather conditions dictate. 

A list of items to bring to a Warming Center for residents and pets is available on the County’s Website.

Residents with questions and needing help should contact Orange County’s 311 non-emergency & information office.

Orange County Warming Center Locations:

Goldenrod Recreation Center/Goldenrod Park

4863 N Goldenrod Road
Winter Park, FL 32792

It opens at 5:00 p.m. and closes promptly the following morning at 9:00 a.m.

Barnett Park Recreation Center Gym

4801 W Colonial Drive

Orlando, FL 32808

It opens at 5:00 p.m. and closes promptly the following morning at 9:00 a.m.

Transportation

Regional LYNX buses will provide free rides for individuals seeking transportation to the HSN shelters listed below. Riders must let the LYNX driver know that they need shelter, and the driver will transport them to the nearest shelter location.

Orange County Homeless Shelters

Coalition for the Homeless

18 N Terry Avenue

Orlando, FL 32801

The Salvation Army Orlando (Men Only)

624 Lexington Avenue

Orlando, FL 32801

Orlando Union Rescue Mission

3300 West Colonial Drive

Orlando, FL 32805

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