The National Weather Service is forecasting a strong arctic cold front for Corpus Christi beginning late Wednesday evening with below normal temperatures for several days. Corpus Christi is forecasted to experience two consecutive hard freezes on Friday morning and Saturday morning. Wind chill advisories and warnings are likely to be issued. Wind chill values are forecasted to be 13 degrees Friday morning and 17 degrees Saturday morning. Please protect people, property, and pets during cold weather.
In response to this event, the City will also offer daytime warming centers within the city limits. City Warming Centers are not a place to sleep nor eat. No pets will be allowed, and no food will be provided.
Strict COVID-19 protocols will be in place to include temperature checks upon entry and facemasks are recommended. Visitors will be expected to follow Center for Disease Control (CDC) and State COVID-19 recommended guidelines such as maintaining 6 feet social distancing, along with other best personal-protection practices.
_______
LOCATIONS & HOURS
RICHARD M. BORCHARD (RMB) FAIRGROUNDS
Address: 1213 Terry Shamsie Boulevard, Robstown, TX 78380
View Map »
Extended Hours: Opens Thursday, February 3, at 8:00 p.m. and will remain open through 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5.
View the News Release »
BROADMOOR SENIOR CENTER
1651 Tarlton Street View Map »
Phone: (361) 826-3138
Hours:
Thursday, February 3: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 4: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 5: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 6: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
ETHEL EYERLY SENIOR CENTER
654 Graham Rd. View Map »
Phone: (361) 826-2330
Hours:
Thursday, February 3: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 4: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 5: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 6: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LA RETAMA CENTRAL LIBRARY
Address: 805 Comanche, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 View Map »
Phone: (361) 826-7055
Hours:
Thursday, February 3: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 4: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 5: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 6: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
BEN F. MCDONALD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 4044 Greenwood Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78416 View Map »
Phone: (361) 826-7055
Hours:
Thursday, February 3: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 4: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 5: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 6: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
OWEN R. HOPKINS LIBRARY
Address: 3202 McKinzie Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 View Map »
Phone: (361) 826-2350
Hours:
Thursday, February 3: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 4: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 5: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 6: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
_______
TRANSPORTATION
CCRTA Offering Free Rides to Area Warming Centers »
February 1, 2022
