Central Florida government officials and nonprofits will expand access to shelters ahead of unusually cold temperatures this week, a task made even more critical than usual because of the area’s sharp rise in homelessness in recent years.

Volusia will open a shelter Monday through Wednesday, too. Temperatures are expected to dive into the mid-30s.

After a cold start on Tuesday, Central Florida is bracing for even more cold weather Wednesday. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS. A front advisory has been issued for Sumter, L

A cold front moved in on Tuesday morning and brought dry air across Central Florida. Temperatures are in the low-40s across the interior and in the mid-50s across the coast, according to NWS Melbourne. In the afternoon, temps will be below normal and peak in the low-60s.