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Winter is losing its grip, but its still hanging on

March 5, 2015
/ Ron Stallcup
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For the Gulf Coast, a wind advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. We can expect frequent wind gusts of 30-35 mph throughout this evening as a cold front pushes through. According to the National Weather Service Mobile, the temperatures dropped 21 degrees at the Mobile Regional Airport in around 90 minutes. At the Pensacola International Airport, we can expect cloudy conditions, with the temperature falling to around 48 degrees by 5 p.m. Breezy, with a west wind of 15 to 20 mph becoming north in the afternoon. FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND Partly cloudy, with sun and a cold temps. The rain returns Sunday night and Monday. COLD WEATHER SHELTER OPENS THURSDAY NIGHT A cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless opens Thursday, March 5, at Ferris Hill Baptist Church located at 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in by law enforcement. The shelter closes at 7 a.m. the following morning. Santa Rosa County’s cold weather shelters are operated by local churches utilizing volunteer resources and donations. They open each night when weather is forecasted to drop below 40 degrees, typically December through March. The shelters are for people who are homeless or cannot maintain heat in their home, can care for themselves, and are not at risk to themselves or others. No one will be admitted to the shelter if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, are unable to walk unaided or are disoriented.

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