With Low Windchills Expected, Stratford Announces Warming Centers

STRATFORD, CT — The Town of Stratford has initiated its warming center protocol upon receiving a cold weather advisory notice from the state of Connecticut, according to a memo from the town's emergency management director.

The National Weather Service predicted temperatures in the single digits for overnight Friday, with a high near 30 degrees Saturday, but daytime windchills between zero and 10 degrees. For overnight and long-term sheltering, residents should dial 211, the memo said.

Stratford Warming Centers

Birdseye Municipal Complex

• 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (overnight shelter in emergency)
• 468 Birdseye St.

Stratford Library

• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
• 2203 Main St.

Baldwin Center

• 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
• 1000 W. Broad St.

Stratford YMCA

• 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
• 3045 Main St.