Southwest Florida Braces for Cold Weather and Warming Shelters Open
• Southwest Florida counties including Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, and Hendry have opened warming shelters due to frigid temperatures.
• A blizzard in the northern United States has caused flight cancellations across Florida, compounding travel issues.
• Residents are advised to take precautions against the cold, including dressing in layers and checking on vulnerable neighbors.
Warming shelters open in multiple counties
Southwest Florida is bracing for a period of unusually cold weather, prompting several counties, including Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, and Hendry, to open warming shelters for residents.
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