Emergency warming centers open in Atlanta in anticipation of frigid temperatures

January 23, 2023 at 5:08 pm EST

Cold temps A woman tries to stay warm against the frigid cold while waiting for a bus. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

January 23, 2023 at 5:08 pm EST

(ATLANTA, Ga.) — The City of Atlanta will open two emergency warming centers due to the frigid temperatures expected overnight.

The centers will open Monday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. and remain open until Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6 a.m.

The centers are located at Old Adamsville Recreation Center, 3404 Delmar Ln NW, Atlanta, GA 30331 and Central Park, 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.

Transportation will be available to both locations starting at 8 p.m. from the Gateway Center at 275 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, with return transportation available Tuesday morning.

Additional transportation will be scheduled as needed throughout the activation.

According to WSB Meteorologist Christina Edwards, temperatures are forecast to reach a low in the high 20s and low 30s overnight in Atlanta.