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Extreme Cold Incoming: Racine and Kenosha County Warming Centers.

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Extreme Cold Incoming: Racine and Kenosha County Warming Centers.

Jan 22, 2026, 10:32 AM CST

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As the brutal cold approaches tonight through Saturday, residents in Racine and Kenosha County can find safe places to stay warm. People can call 211 or visit the 211 website for help locating a warming center. Some warming centers—and other public places like libraries, malls, and community or senior centers—are already open, and you can find their addresses and hours below.

RACINE COUNTY WARMING CENTERS

  • Raymond Village Hall – 2255 76th St, Franksville, WI 53126 | 262-835-4426 | Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

  • Burlington Library – 166 E Jefferson St, Burlington, WI 53105 | 262-342-1130 | Mon–Thu: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun: 12 p.m.–4 p.m
  • Village of Union Grove – 925 15th Ave, Union Grove, WI 53182 | 262-878-1818 | Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Cesar Chavez Community Center – 2221 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53402 | 262-636-9221 | Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Racine Family YMCA – Image Management Branch – 8501 Campus Dr, Mount Pleasant, WI 53406 | 262-634-1994 | Mon–Fri: 5 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat: 6 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun: 6 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Dr. John Bryant Community Center – 601 21st St, Racine, WI 53405 | 262-636-9235 | Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Ascension All Saints Hospital – 3801 Spring St, Racine, WI 53405 | 262-687-4011 | Daily: 24 hours (ER entrance only during declared extreme cold emergency).
  • Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Community Center – 1134 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Racine, WI 53404 | 262-636-9237 | Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Humble Park Community Center – 2200 Blaine Ave, Racine, WI 53405 | 262-636-9226 | Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
  • Tyler-Domer Community Center – 2301 12th St, Racine, WI 53403 | 262-636-9414 | Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Racine County Human Services – 1717 Taylor Ave, Racine, WI 53403 | 262-638-6353 | Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (North entrance).
  • Racine Public Library – 75 7th St, Racine, WI 53403 | 262-636-9241 | Mon–Thu: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Safe Haven of Racine – 1030 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53403 | 262-637-9559 | Daily: 24 hours (for youth ages 10–17 only).
  • Salvation Army – Racine – 1901 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53403 | 262-632-3147 | Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • The Hospitality Center – 614 Main St, Racine, WI 53403 | 262-977-7593 | Mon–Fri: 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
  • The Home Depot – Racine – 2429 S Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI 53406 | 262-633-0643 | Mon–Sat: 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • George Bray Neighborhood YMCA – 924 Center St, Racine, WI 53403 | 262-898-4757 | Mon–Thu: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (hours may be extended during extreme cold).
  • Target – Racine – 5300 Durant Ave, Racine, WI 53406 | 262-554-6998 | Daily: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

KENOSHA COUNTY WARMING CENTERS

  • Bristol Village Hall – 19801 83rd St, Bristol, WI | 262-857-2368 or 262-857-2711 | Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; call for weekend hours.
  • Randall Town Hall – 34530 Bassett Rd, Bassett, WI | Hours: Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Somers Village Hall – 7511 12th St, Somers, WI | Hours: Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Twin Lakes Village Hall – 105 E Main St, Twin Lakes, WI | Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Kenosha County Center – Highways 45 & 50, Bristol, WI | Hours: Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Kenosha County Job Center – 8600 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI | Hours: Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Northside Library – 1500 27th Ave, Kenosha, WI | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon–Thu; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat; 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Sun.
  • Southwest Library – 7979 38th Ave, Kenosha, WI | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon–Thu; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat; 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Sun.
  • Simmons Library – 711 59th Pl, Kenosha, WI | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon–Fri; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.
  • Uptown Library – 2419 63rd St, Kenosha, WI | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon–Fri; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.
  • Kenosha Public Museum – 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon–Sat; 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Sun.
  • Civil War Museum – 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon–Sat; 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Sun.
  • Dinosaur Discovery Museum – 5608 10th Ave, Kenosha, WI | 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Tue–Sun.
  • Twin Lakes Community Library – 110 S Lake Ave, Twin Lakes, WI | 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon–Thu; 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri–Sat.
  • Salem Community Library – 24615 89th St, Salem, WI | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon–Thu; 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri–Sat.
  • The Sharing Center – 25700 Wilmot Rd, Trevor, WI | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon–Wed and Fri.
  • Shalom Center – 4314 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI | 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon–Fri; 5 p.m.–6 p.m. Sat–Sun.
Stuart J. Wattles

Stuart J. Wattles is Southeastern Wisconsin News Director and the voice of newscasts on WRJN and WAUK. Email him at [email protected].


Dakota Lavota
Dakota is in his first year working in Radio, and 4th year working in marketing. He is a Racine native and a graduate from UW-Parkside. His biggest interest is sports and he is looking forward to everything WRJN has to bring!
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