Cold weather shelters open in South Florida as temperatures drop
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- Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
- Monday and remain available until 9 a.m.
- in <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Fort Lauderdale</span></span>.
- Individuals seeking shelter are advised to arrive beginning at 5:30 p.m., with dinner available starting at 4:30 p.m.</p> <p data-start="1747" data-end="1934">Shelter beds will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis and space may be limited.
Officials in Palm Beach County and Broward County are activating emergency shelter plans as unusually cold temperatures are forecast across the region.
The National Weather Service office in Miami has issued a cold weather advisory for Palm Beach County from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Forecasters say overnight temperatures could fall into the upper 30s to low 40s, with wind chills dipping into the low to mid-30s.
In response, the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management has activated its Cold Weather Shelter Plan to provide refuge for residents needing a warm place to stay.
Two shelters will open at 7 p.m. Monday and remain available until 9 a.m. Tuesday:
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Belle Glade Transitional Shelter and Lake Village at the Glades, 341 NW 11th Street, Belle Glade
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Westgate Park and Recreation Center, 3691 Oswego Avenue, West Palm Beach
Transportation will also be available, with Palm Tran providing bus pickups along established routes at 6 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.
Meanwhile in neighboring Broward County, officials say emergency shelter will be provided for individuals and families experiencing homelessness as temperatures are expected to drop significantly Monday night.
The Broward County Housing Options Solutions and Supports Division is coordinating with community partners to provide space at the local The Salvation Army facility at 1445 W. Broward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Individuals seeking shelter are advised to arrive beginning at 5:30 p.m., with dinner available starting at 4:30 p.m.
Shelter beds will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis and space may be limited. Officials say the number of shelter nights could change depending on updated weather forecasts.
Authorities are also encouraging residents to assist friends or family members who may need a warm place to stay as temperatures in some areas could fall below 40 degrees overnight. Anyone needing additional information or assistance can contact the Broward County Homeless Helpline at 954-563-4357.
