Cold weather advisory
The cold weather forecast for tonight and thursday night indicates possible record-breaking numbers. As a cold front arrives this afternoon the overnight temperature is expected to dip down to 31 degrees with wind chill values as low as 24. The winds will be from the north northwest between 10 and 13 mph. Thursday night is predicted to be clear with lows around 35 with a north northeast wind between 6 and 9 mph.
The following cold weather shelters will be open both nights:
The Salvation Army
Opens at 7 p.m.
Red Shield Lodge
2476 Edison Avenue
Fort Myers
Fort Myers Rescue Mission
Opens at 7 p.m.
6900 Mission Lane
Information provided by the Lee County Emergency Operations Center.