The National Weather Service forecasts a strong Arctic cold front will move into the Corpus Christi area on Sunday. The arctic freeze will lead to dangerous wind chill values across the region through Wednesday morning. The City will offer daytime warming centers that are free and open to the public. Additionally, a cold-weather refuge will also be available from Monday, January 15 through Wednesday, January 17.
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TRANSPORTATION
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) will provide fare-free transportation to and from the warming centers.
For the latest updates on the CCRTA, please visit https://www.ccrta.org.
LOCATIONS
Warming Center Locations for Monday, January 15, 2024:
- Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard St., (361) 826-3588
- Owen R. Hopkins Library, 3202 McKinzie Rd., (361) 826-2350
- Ben F. McDonald Library, 4044 Greenwood Dr., (361) 826-2356
The following warming centers will be open on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and Wednesday, January 17, 2024:
- Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard St., (361) 826-3588
- Owen R. Hopkins Library, 3202 McKinzie Rd., (361) 826-2350
- Ben F. McDonald Library, 4044 Greenwood Dr., (361) 826-2356
- Anita & W.T. Neyland Library, 1230 Carmel Pkwy., (361) 826-2370
- Janet F. Harte Library, 2629 Waldron Rd., (361) 826-2310
- Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Library, 5930 Brockhampton Dr., (361) 826-2360
- La Retama Library, 805 Comanche St., (361) 826-7055
- Oveal Williams Senior Center, 1414 Martin Luther King Dr., (361) 826-2305
- Northwest Senior Center, 9725 Up River Rd., (361) 826-2320
- Zavala Senior Center, 515 Osage St., (361) 826-3099
- Greenwood Senior Center, 4040 Greenwood Dr., (361) 826-1368
- Broadmoor Senior Center, 1651 Tarlton St., (361) 826-3138
- Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham Rd., (361) 826-2330
- Garden Senior Center 5325, Greely Dr., (361) 826-2345
- Lindale Senior Center 3135, Swantner Dr., (361) 826-2340
COLD WEATHER REFUGE CENTER
The Corpus Christi Gym, located at 3202 Cabaniss Parkway, will serve as a free, cold-weather refuge that will be open around the clock during this weather event. The hours of operation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2024, and run continuously through 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
