Rain requires patience at gates Published April 23, 2007 Courtesy of 1st SOSFS HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Spring is here and summer is on the way. With the sunny Florida days also come frequent storms. When the weather is bad, there may be delays at the base gates. Keep the following in mind when planning a trip to the base. During lighting warnings, there will be delays at all gates. Current Air Force Special Operations Command directives prohibit outdoor activity during lighting warnings. Therefore, vehicles cannot be searched and only the lane closest to the gate shack can be open for normal traffic. The one open lane will only be manned by one guard, to ensure all guards are able to remain under cover. Check the weather forecast and plan to leave for work earlier than normal if rain is predicted for the morning. If there are delays at the gates, there is no need to contact the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron control center. During inclement weather, the control center is aware of the conditions at the gates. Calling to report a traffic back up at the gate ties up personnel who are needed to handle emergency calls. Patience and courtesy are the best options during temporary back ups at the gates. Call police services at 884-6185 if you have any questions.