A Soggy Stretch Ahead: Rain Chances Dominate the Local Forecast
May 26, 2026
A persistent, moisture-rich pattern is settling over the region, bringing a high likelihood of rain and thunderstorms nearly every day this week. Temperatures will remain warm and humid, with highs generally hovering in the lower to mid-80s and nighttime lows stuck in the sticky around-70 range. Keep the umbrellas handy, as multiple rounds of heavy downpours could add up significantly over the next several days.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tate Aggies Baseball Celebrates 2026 Season, Seniors At Blue Wahoos Game
May 26, 2026
The Tate High School Aggies baseball team celebrated their 2026 season and its senior players last week at a Pensacola Blue Wahoos game.
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Here Are This Week’s Road Constructions Locations To Watch
May 26, 2026
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projets n Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- State Road (S.R.) 99 (Beulah Road) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway (S.R. 10A) to Isaacs Road – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on Beulah Road, from Mobile Highway to Isaacs Road, Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for placement of thermoplastic striping.
- Interstate 10 (I-10) Resurfacing from east of U.S. 29 to east of Davis Highway (S.R. 291) – Drivers on I-10 may encounter intermittent lane closures, traffic shifts and periodic ramp closures, between mile markers 11 and 14, Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations and roadway construction.
- S.R. 296 (Brent Lane/Bayou Boulevard) Resurfacing from Davis Highway (S.R. 291) to Baisden Road – Drivers may encounter the following traffic disruptions, Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., for placement of thermoplastic striping:
- Intermittent lane closures on Brent Lane/Bayou Boulevard, from Davis Highway to Baisden Road.
- On-street parking closures on Bayou Boulevard, between 12th Avenue and Baisden Road.
- S.R. 292 (Gulf Beach Highway) from east of Bauer Road (County Road (C.R.) 293) to Manchester Street – The week of Sunday, May 24, drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on S.R. 292, from east of Bauer Road to Manchester Street, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for construction activities. Additionally, a new traffic configuration has been implemented on S.R. 292 between Mills Avenue and just east of Patton Drive, with travel lanes shifted to the outside of the roadway to provide space to construct a median traffic separator. Channelizing devices are in place to delineate the work zone. The speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph through the work zone.
- Business U.S. 98 (Garden Street) Construction from Pace Boulevard to the Interstate 110 (I- 110) ramp – The week of Sunday, May 24, drivers may encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
- Garden Street, between Pace Boulevard and N. Donelson Street, is reduced to two travel lanes (one in each direction) as crews perform construction activities on the north side of the street. This temporary traffic configuration will be in place through late 2026.
- Temporary side street closures north of Garden Street, from B Street to E Street, for ECUA sanitary sewer upgrades. This week, drivers may encounter a closure with detour at E Street. Signage will be in place to direct drivers through the work zone.
- On-street parking is closed on Garden Street, between B Street and L Street.
- I-110 Resurfacing from I-10 to U.S. 98 – Drivers on I-110 may encounter intermittent lane closures, traffic shifts and periodic ramp closures, between I-10 and U.S. 98, Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for paving operations and roadway construction.
- I-10 at Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) Construction – Drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
- Intermittent outside lane closures on I-10 westbound near the Nine Mile Road interchange, Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between the I-10 ramps, Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Law enforcement will be on site, and directional signage will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone.
- Temporary reconfiguration of the I-10 westbound ramps, which will remain in place through mid-2026.
- I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) Construction – The week of Sunday, May 24, drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
- I-10 is reduced to two travel lanes in each direction between U.S. 29 and I-110.
- I-10 travel lanes are shifted away from the median area of the roadway, near the U.S. 29 interchange.
- The U.S. 29 southbound access to the I-10 eastbound on-ramp has been reduced.
- The U.S. 29 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound is closed. U.S. 29 northbound drivers are being detoured to make a U-turn at Broad Street onto U.S. 29 southbound to access I-10 eastbound.
- S.R. 97 (Atmore Highway) Resurfacing from U.S. 29 to the Alabama State Line – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Northbound and southbound drivers will encounter a temporary traffic shift to one lane at S.R. 97 and S.R. 95.
- Intermittent lane and shoulder closures are to be expected throughout the project limits on Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for median improvements.
- Lane closures are to be expected at S.R. 95 and S.R. 97 on Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for median improvements.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Lake Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive, Tuesday, May 26, through Saturday, May 30, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
- U.S. 90 Resurfacing from Escambia River Bridge to east of Woodbine Road (C.R. 197A) – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on U.S. 90, from the Escambia River Bridge to Woodbine Road, Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28, between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., for guardrail installation. Additionally, the speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph through the work zone.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Pictured: Construction on the I-10 at U.S. 29 interchange improvement project includes multiple operations near the CSX railway bridge, on the east end of the project limits. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Teen Sings National Anthem For First Responders Night At Wahoos Stadium
May 25, 2026
A Century teenager sang the National Anthem Saturday night at Wahoos Stadium for First Responders Night.
Simon Bush was chosen to sing the National Anthem before the Blue Wahoos game. He is the son of Escambia County Fire Rescue Lt. Tad Bush, who is stationed on Ladder 6 in Ensley.
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Memorial Day: North Escambia Monuments Honor Those That Served
May 25, 2026
On Memorial Day, people across North Escambia and the country remember the brave men and women that have served and sacrificed all.
In North Escambia, there are several memorials that honor those that have served in the military. Below, we are highlighting some of the outdoor memorials that residents can visit today.
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LCpl Travis M. Nelson Park
The LCpl Travis M. Nelson Park was dedicated in Bratt on November 8, 2011, in honor of the local Marine killed in action in August 2011 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. It was just two weeks after his 19th birthday and only about a month after he arrived in Afghanistan.
The park features a memorial in Nelson’s honor. It is located on West Highway 4, just west of Northview High School.
Century Veterans Wall of Honor
About four dozen of those that served from the Century area are honored on the Century Veterans Wall of Honor at Century’s Roadside Park on Highway 29. The memorial was dedicated on July 4, 2008 and also honors local soldiers killed in action.
The Century Veterans Wall of Honor is located in the Nadine McCaw Park at the corner of North Century Boulevard (Highway 29) and Hecker Road.
Walnut Hill Veterans Wall of Honor
The largest such memorial in the North Escambia area, the Veterans Honor Wall has stood in front of the Walnut Hill Community Center since its dedication in 2003. There are about 300 names on the wall, including names of just over a dozen soldiers killed in action. The wall honors those from the Walnut Hill area that have served in the nation’s military.
The Walnut Hill Ruritan Club began planning the wall in late 2001, and they decided that it would be a community project at no cost to the veterans listed.
The late Billy R. Ward began to engrave the names with an antique machine the club purchased off the internet, and there were 220 names on the wall when it was dedicated in 2003. He spent a lot of time on the project, visiting the Wall South Memorial in Pensacola to get an idea what size the letters on the plaques should be.
On the Walnut Hill Veterans Honor Wall, everyone is equal. It was decided that no service rank would be include on the name plaques, just the branch and years of service.
Many of the veterans listed on the wall are now deceased.
The Walnut Hill Veterans Wall is located in front of the community center at 7850 Highway 97.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Here’s The Schedule And Video Links For This Week’s Escambia County Graduations
May 25, 2026
Graduations will be held Tuesday and Wednesday for Escambia County Schools at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Here is the schedule:
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Pensacola High School, 9:00 p.m. [Video]
- Northview High School, 12:15 p.m. [Video]
- West Florida High School, 2:30 p.m. [Video]
- Escambia High School, 5:30 p.m. [Video]
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Tate High School, 9:00 a.m. [Video]
- Escambia County Virtual, 12:15 p.m. [Video]
- Pine Forest High School, 2:30 p.m. [Video]
- Washington High School, 5:30 p.m. [Video]
Pictured: 2025 graduates for Tate and Northview high schools. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Seniors Return To Jim Allen Elementary
May 25, 2026
Former Jim Allen Elementary School students returned for a Senior Walk.
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Memorial Day: Pop-Up Showers And Thunderstorms Continue All Week
May 25, 2026
A persistent, moisture-rich weather pattern is settling over the region, promising a thoroughly damp week ahead with high rain chances stretching from the Memorial Day Monday straight into next weekend. Daily temperatures will remain remarkably consistent, capping out in the lower to mid-80s with overnight lows hovering comfortably around 70 degrees. Heavy downpours, dynamic thunderstorm activity, and significant rainfall accumulation will be a daily possibility, making outdoor planning a challenge.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Memorial Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Northview High School Class of 2026 Honored At Senior Honors Program (With Gallery)
May 25, 2026
Northview High School recently held its Senior Honors Program for the Class of 2026.
For a photo gallery, click here.
There were 346 awards and scholarships presented during the program.
Photos by Akeylah Jefferson, Allie Penton, and Lacie Kittrell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Seniors Return For Walk At Bratt Elementary
May 25, 2026
Graduating Northview High School seniors returned to Bratt Elementary School for their Senior Walk.
Former teachers and administrators also gathered to catch up and celebrate with the graduates.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
