Manatee County’s Emergency Management Division said it coordinated with the Salvation Army to open cold weather shelter space at their 1204 14th St. West location in Bradenton this week. Doors open at 6 p.m. each night through Thursday. County officials said this space is in addition to the daily sheltering program.

The coldest streak of weather Tampa Bay has experienced since 2022 is expected this week as forecasters anticipate overnight temperatures will plunge into the low 40s and afternoon highs will struggle to reach the 60s for much of the area.

Part of the Tampa Bay area is under a marginal risk for severe weather on Monday as a front brings rain and strong wind gusts before much colder air moves in.

Tampa Bay's coldest weather so far this winter has arrived. Fun (or not so fun) fact: It's the chilliest cold streak we've experienced since 2022, per the Tampa Bay Times. Here's what to expect: 🥶 Overnight temperatures will hover in the 40s on the coast and upper 30s inland this week before starting to warm up on Friday,

It may feel pretty nice outside in the Tampa Bay area as temperatures rise into the 70s, but big changes are coming!