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COJ WARMING CENTERS TO OPEN THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 15, 2026
January 16, 2026
The Arctic cold front impacting our area will persist for the next few days. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting dangerously cold temperatures again on Sunday evening with wind chills or “feels like” temperatures forecast in the 20s.

In response, the Emergency Preparedness Division will again activate the Warming Center Contingency Plan. When temperatures reach 27 degrees or lower, the City of Jacksonville Warming Center will be open overnight to residents who lack access to adequate heat.

The City of Jacksonville Warming Center will be open overnight to residents who lack access to adequate heating. Accordingly, it will be open:
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 9 p.m. – Monday, January 19, 2026, 9 a.m.


Warming Center Location:
The Legends Center
5130 Soutel Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32208


For information on staying safe during this dangerously cold weather, visit JaxReady.com/StayWarmJax.
Stay up to date on our current weather outlook here: National Weather Service Jacksonville

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