Heavy Rain Possible Friday Through The Weekend

October 2, 2026

Periods of heavy rain are expected Friday through the weekend. There is the potential for flooding concerns starting Friday, with an increased risk this weekend. The flash flood risk for Friday is a level 1 of 4 (marginal risk). For Saturday and Sunday, the flash flood risk is a level 2 out of 4 (slight risk).

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 83. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.


Pictured: Thursday’s sunset at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium on the campus of Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FRONT TOP