The city of Birmingham is opening a warming station at 8 p.m. tonight amid a threat of severe winter weather.

Expected freezing temperatures and possible snow accumulation has also led to the closure of all city offices tomorrow except for police, fire and 911 operations, the mayor’s office said.

Donations are needed for the warming station, particularly non-perishable food, sandwiches, oranges, bananas and bottled water. Those items can be delivered to Boutwell any time Monday.

Besides Boutwell, these nonprofits are also have limited space to take in those seeking refuge from the cold:

Jimmie Hale Mission, men only, 40 – 50 mats, 3420 Second Ave. North

Firehouse Ministries, men only, 1501 Third Ave. North.

Salvation Army, men (15), women and women with dependent children, 2015 26th Ave. North.

First Light, women and women with dependent minor children, 2230 Fourth Ave. North.

The mayor’s office also encouraged Magic City residents to sign up for text updates related to city operations. To do so, text BhmInfo to 888-777.