Several cold weather shelters are opening in Tampa Bay ahead of a powerful cold front that will drop temperatures across the region. Officials said their program will be activated from Monday night through Tuesday night for the homeless and those who don't have adequate heat as the temperatures are expected to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill.

As colder weather moves into the area, multiple organizations in Mobile County are opening their doors for those who may not have a place to be warm. The Waterfront

The Hillsborough County’s cold weather shelters program announced four shelters will open Monday night through Thursday night, Jan. 9. The shelters will accommodate the homeless and those who live in homes without adequate heat and cannot find other accommodations, Hillsborough County said.