CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio is bracing for frigid temperatures over the next few days by extending hours at community shelters for residents. 

Over the next few days and into next week, wind chills will be in the teens. They could reach sub-zero at times, according to Spectrum News 1 meteorologists. 

In Cleveland, these centers have extended hours from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday:

  • Michael Zone Recreation Center, 6301 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
  • Lonnie Burten Recreation Center, 2511 E. 46th St., Cleveland
  • Collinwood Recreation Center, 16300 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland
  • Zemla George Recreation Center, 3155 Martin L. King Blvd. Cleveland

In Akron, the Summit Lake Community Center at 380 W. Crosier St. will have extended hours starting Sunday, Jan. 5 through Friday, Jan. 10 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All other Akron community centers will open during their normal business hours, which can be found here.

The Emergency Overnight Shelter at 111 E. Voris St. will also be open from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. every day until Friday, Jan. 10. 

For more details about the upcoming winter storm and temperatures, click here.

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