Believe it or not, it’s spring break for some, but chilly temperatures had Gulf Coast visitors bundling up to stay warm, at least those brave enough to face the wind.
“We were supposed to come to the beach and swim but it’s cold,” said one spring breaker.
It was a shock to the system with temperatures plummeting overnight. It’s a later than average freeze for the season. “My eyes have been watering,” said Linton McClin. “The wind is what’s really killing it. The wind is blowing hard.”“It’s a bummer that it’s not as warm as it was supposed to be,” said Alan Patrick, traveler from Tennessee.“I didn’t even bring the right clothes,” said McClin. “I’m lucky I had a coat. I had brought some shorts thinking I was going to be able to enjoy the weather, but it didn’t turn out right.”“It’s cold,” said Cooper Mansell. “It’s cold, but it’s still a lot of fun here.