Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the Office of Emergency Management announced another round of warming centers will open across the city in response to a National Weather Service forecast calling for a hard freeze this weekend.
A total of 12 warming centers will open Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. and operate 24 hours a day, providing a secure place for residents in need as temperatures are expected to drop significantly.
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All overnight warming centers will offer blankets, snacks, and water.
In addition to the warming centers, more than 100 city facilities are currently open during their normal operating hours to provide respite from the cold weather.
- Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 77091
- Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, 6402 Market St, Houston, TX 77020
- Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center, 4014 Market St, Houston, TX 77020
- Fonde Community Center, 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007
- Kashmere Multi-Service Center, 4802 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026
- Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77011
- Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
- Moody Community Center, 3725 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009
- Northeast Multi-Service Center, 9720 Spaulding St, Houston, TX 77016
- Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Dr, Houston, TX 77074
- Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, 4410 Reed Road, Houston, TX 77051
- Third Ward Multi-Service Center, 3611 Ennis St, Houston, TX 77004
Residents can find a map of Houston warming centers on the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management website here.
Along with the activation of warming centers, Mayor Whitmire encouraged Houstonians to rely on trusted sources for weather updates and information. City officials also reminded residents to follow the “4 P’s” during cold weather: check on loved ones and vulnerable neighbors, remember pets, winterize external pipes, and protect affected plants and shrubs.
In addition to city warming centers, Harris County has opened 24-hour facilities at the Bayland Community Center located at 6400 Bissonnet Street and the Finnigan Park Community Center located at 4900 Providence Street.
Harris County residents can call 311 if they need transportation assistance to a warming center.
Fort Bend County
Residents of Fort Bend County have access to warming centers, including one for overnight needs.