OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (CBS12) -- Due to low temperatures and wind chills, Okeechobee County opened up warming centers on Tuesday.

The warming center opening is an effort between Okeechobee County and RiteLife Services. According to the county, temperatures are expected to drop below 40 degrees for 8 to 12 hours on Tuesday night.

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The county says the warming center opened at 6:30 p.m. and will remain open until the temperatures rise above 40 degrees on Wednesday morning. The warming center will close if no one seeks shelter by 10 p.m.

The warming center is located at RiteLife, located at 202 Northeast 2nd Street, Suite 5. Anyone who needs to use the shelter should use their own bedding.

No weapons, drugs, alcohol, or pets are allowed in the center, the county says.