Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Escambia & Santa Rosa
August 5, 2009
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northeastern Escambia County in Northwest Florida…
Northwestern Santa Rosa County in Northwest Florida.
South Central Ealdwin County in South Alabama…
* until 5:00 pm CDT
* at 415 PM CDT…National Weather Service radar indicated a severe
thunderstorm capable of producing penny size hail…and damaging
winds over 60 mph. This storm was near Flomaton…or about 12
miles southwest of Brewton…and moving southeast at 25 mph.
* The severe thunderstorm will be near…
Jay by 435 PM CDT…
Berrydale by 455 PM CDT…
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move
indoors immediately! Lightning is one of natures number one killers.
Remember…if you can hear thunder…you are close enough to be
struck by lightning.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning – North Escambia
August 5, 2009
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern Escambia County in Northwest Florida…
Central Baldwin County in Southwest Alabama…
* until 430 pm CDT
* at 347 pm …National Weather Service radar indicated a severe
winds over 60 mph. this storm was near Phillipsville…or about 9
miles east of Bay Minette…and moving southeast at 20 mph.
Rural Northwestern Escambia County at 400 pm
Rural Western Escambia County at 410 pm
Rural Central Escambia County at 420 pm
This is a dangerous storm. if you are in its path…prepare
immediately for damaging winds…destructive hail…and deadly cloud
to ground lightning. high winds can bring down trees and large limbs
resulting in serious injury or property damage. people outside should
move to a shelter…preferably inside a strong building away from
windows.
Special Weather Statement: Strong Thunderstorm Near McDavid
August 4, 2009
…A strong thunderstorm will affect Escambia and Santa Rosa
counties…
At 517 PM CDT…National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 4 miles northeast of McDavid…moving southeast
at 10 mph.
This thunderstorm will affect areas in and around…
McDavid through 545 PM CDT.
The primary threats from this storm are small hail…frequent
lightning…and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Winds this strong could
bring down dead or diseased trees and large limbs resulting in
serious injury or property damage. Local loss of electrical power may
result from downed power lines. Exercise extreme caution when
outdoors during such strong winds…or seek shelter in a safe home or
building until the storm has passed.
Flood Advisory Until 8 pm
August 4, 2009
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued an
* urban and small stream flood advisory for…
central Escambia County in northwest Florida…
east central Baldwin County in southwest Alabama…
* until 800 PM CDT
* National Weather Service meteorologists found heavy rain occurring
in a thunderstorm located in south central Mobile County in the
vicinity of Tillmans Corner. The storm was producing heavy rain up
to 5 inches per hour.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
Motorists should be cautious for ponding of water on roadways
especially on highways where sudden hydroplaning can occur at speed.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle
into areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are
usually deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is
powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering
flooded roads make the smart choice… turn around… dont drown.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
small creeks and streams… and ponding of water in urban areas…
highways… streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage
areas and low lying spots.
Special Weather Statement
August 3, 2009
A line of strong thunderstorms will affect North Escambia this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Radar shows that a line of storms will affect areas in and around Barrineau Park by about 3:45 this afternoon.
lightning…and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Winds this strong could
bring down dead or diseased trees and large limbs resulting in
serious injury or property damage. Local loss of electrical power may
result from downed power lines. Exercise extreme caution when
outdoors during such strong winds…or seek shelter in a safe home or
building until these storms have passed.
It’s A Wrap: Beauty And The Beast
August 3, 2009
The Greater Escambia County Council for the Arts presented “Beauty and the Beast” this past weekend in Atmore.
The production featured over 70 cast members, several of them from North Escambia — making the show one of the largest the group has ever produced.
The role of Belle was played by Ellen Johnson, the Beast by Allen Rigby, Gaston by John Matthieu, Lefou by Emily Moore, Maurice by Norman Boyd, Lumiere by Perry Jones, Cogsworth by Stephen Billy, Babbette by Miranda Andrews, the Wardrobe by Kris Wood, and D’Arque by Leo Hursh.
More information about the Greater Escambia County Council for the Arts is at www.gecarts.com.Pictured top: A montage of photos from Beauty and the Beast. Pictured below: The show’s cast. Photos by Leonard Hursh, Hursh Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Thunderstorms Possible Today
August 2, 2009
Showers and thunderstorms could bring heavy rain, winds up to 45 mph and lots of lightning to North Escambia today.
Here is your official National Weather Service forecast:
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Hundreds Of Teens Expected To Attend Summer Jam 09 Tonight
August 1, 2009
Hundreds of teens from across the area are expected to attend “Summer Jam 09″ tonight in Flomaton.
The contemporary Christian concert and back-to-school rally for youth will feature the band 12 Gates from the First Baptist Church of Bratt and F.A.C.E.
Over 400 attended last year’s event, and event organizers are hoping for a larger turnout this year.
The event is sponsored by the Escambia (Ala.) Baptist Association, which is comprised of 35 Escambia County (Ala.) Southern Baptist churches.
Admission is $3. Summer Jam 09 begins at 6:00 tonight at the Flomaton High School Auditorium.
Wet Weekend?
August 1, 2009
It was a wet Friday across North Escambia, with up to two inches of rain across the area — and lots of lightning. According to the National Weather Service, more wet weather is in store for your weekend.
Here is your forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Breaking News: Sheriff Morgan Press Conference On Billings Murder; Was It A Contract Hit?
July 31, 2009
Sheriff David Morgan held a press conference tonight on the Billings murder. The press conference comes after CNN reported earlier this afternoon that the murders were a $100,000 contract killing.
“Investigations are evidence driven,” Morgan said, saying that all avenues were explored in the Billings investigation. He said that contract hit was a possibility, but it would take evidence and be up to the state attorney’s office to make that determination.
“We have interviewed many persons of interest, but you will never know their names,” Morgan said, saying that persons of interest are often ruled out quickly.
“In response to media reports that the Billings Murders were contract killings, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan is stating that the possibility that these murders were a contract killing is still being investigated as well as other motives. The case remains open and persons of interest are still being interviewed,” a later afternoon press release from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department said earlier this afternoon.
More details will be posted as they become available.