It’s Going To Be Really Cold Today
March 1, 2009
It’s going to be downright cold today.
Today’s high will struggle to top out at 45. A northwest wind 15 to 25 mph and gusting to 35 will make it seem even colder. There’s even a very slight chance of a few snowflakes today before the clouds clear. The chance of snow is much greater in Central Alabama where places like Montgomery are expecting an inch or two of snow today.
A wind advisory is in effect for today due to the high winds.
Strong north winds gusting up to 25 mph will make tonight’s low of 25 seem much colder.
Here’s your North Escambia weather foreast for the rest of the week:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. North wind between 5 and 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming east between 5 and 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Snow Tonight???
February 28, 2009
There’s a good chance of more rain and storms for your North Escambia Saturday, and there might be a few thunderstorms too. And tonight’s forecast mentions the four letter word SNOW.
Today’s rain chance is at 90 percent. The National Weather Service says to expect numerous showers and thunderstorms today, some possibly severe with gusty winds before noon. The high will be about 73, and the winds will be at 10 to 15 mph from the west.
Winds will turn to the north tonight, and temperatures will plummet to about 39 degrees. The rain chance will be 40 percent. Coupled with some colder air in the upper levels of the skies, that might mean a few snowflakes for North Escambia. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
That slight chance of rain mixed with a little snow continues for Sunday morning at 20 percent. Sunday’s high will struggle to hit 52.
Here’s the complete North Escambia forecast from the National Weather Service:
This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 71. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight: A slight chance of rain between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. Windy, with a north wind between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a north wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Teaspoon Heritage Festival Today
February 28, 2009
Organizers say the annual Teaspoon Festival will go on rain or shine today in Century.
The annual event includes artists, bands, musicians, dancers, entertainers and vendors from across the area. The day’s events will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the New Life Baptist Church, 700 Hecker Road.
A History of Teaspoon
by Jack Moran
Long before a sawmill was built in what is today called Century, there was a thriving trading community. That trading community was located at the juncture of the Little “Shambia” River and the much larger Conecuh River that flowed south toward Pensacola.
Records and maps in the Library of Congress show a Spanish Fort, trading post, and a corn plantation located just south of present day Century. Those features were there for over 100 years prior to the American Civil War and more than 150 years prior to the building of the famous Alger-Sullivan saw mill that named the town Century.
There was also a trading path that came up from Pensacola. Originally that path was on the border between the Upper and the Lower Muscogee Indian territories. Later the path became known as the Old Indian Path and then it became known as the Panton-Leslie Trading Path. Originally it led to the little trading settlement at the juncture of the little river and the big river, but later it was extended north of what is now Flomaton and called the Old Wolf Path. It led to Burnt Corn and the Three Notch Trail.
There was in those early days a flood-lake along side the big Conecuh River that was curiously shaped – like a teaspoon. This resulted in the settlement being named “Teaspoon”.
The tiny trading settlement was populated by mostly African’s and American Indians, most of whom had escaped slavery in the British Colonies in Virginia, Carolina, and Georgia; Spanish traders up from Pensacola, and French from Mobile, New Orleans, and Natchez. The main trading products were pine sap, pine pitch, tall masts, and various kinds of dried foods that were traded for metal utensils, beads, cloth, and salt.
The present day Teaspoon Heritage Festival celebrates the multi-cultural trading settlement that existed long before the Alger-Sullivan sawmill was built in the early 1900’s.
The Teaspoon Festival consists of artist, bands and musicians, dancers, various entertainers and vendors from all over the region. Each year the festival grows in attendance and participation. It is listed with the Florida Department of Tourism on their Visit Florida Web Pages, and on the internet web pages of the Arts Council of NW Florida. The Teaspoon Heritage Festival is rapidly becoming a major tourist industry attraction in Century bringing notoriety and tourism dollars to the local economy.
Two Pedestrians Killed, Third Injured
February 27, 2009
Two pedestrians were killed and a third was injured Thursday night in Cantonment.
The three people were hit by a vehicle about 10:05 Thursday night at the intersection of Highway 95A and Tate School Road.
The FHP says a male and female were killed. The third pedestrian was transported to a Pensacola hospital by helicopter with non-life threatening injuries.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. More details will be posted when released by the FHP.
Black History Program To Be Held Today
February 26, 2009
There will be two Black History Month programs open to the public at Northview High School today.
The first program begins at noon and the second begins at 1:15 this afternoon.
Both programs will be the same. They are sponsored by Northview’s Minority Culture Club.
Refreshments will be served after the second program in the gym lobby for program participates and guests.
While both programs are open to the public, all visitors are asked to check in at the attendance office prior to going to the school theater.
No Outdoor Burning Today, Tuesday
February 23, 2009
No outdoor burning today — a red flag warning is in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today as humidity levels across North Escambia are expected to fall to extremely low levels.
The low humidity will drastically increase fire growth potential, meaning that a small trash fire can quickly grow into an out of control fire. Humidity levels this afternoon are forecast to fall to 20 to 25 percent across the North Escambia area.
A fire weather watch is in effect for Tuesday.
Sunny And Cool Today
February 22, 2009
After a few light overnight showers, expect your Sunday to be sunny and cool with a high approaching 60.
Tonight will be mostly clear and cold with a low in the upper 20’s.
Monday and Tuesday will be 62 and sunny, and overnight lows will be in the 30’s.
Spring-like temperatures will return Wednesday through Saturday, with highs in the 70’s and comfortable nights in the 50’s.
Escambia Ala. Residents Can Recycle Old Electronics Free Today
February 21, 2009
If you live in Escambia County, Ala., you can recycle your old electronics for free today.
Old TV’s, computers and other electronics will be accepted for free today at three locations in Escambia County, Ala.
In Flomaton, old electronics can be dropped off at the Flomaton Fire Station. In Atmore, the location will be the Atmore City Hall, and the drop off location in Brewton will be the old Wal-mart parking lot. The time for all three locations will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The recycling program is for residents of Escambia County, Ala., only. Escambia County, Fla., residents can recycle old electronics at the Oak Grove Citizens Convenience Center Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Today Is Deadline For Chamber Banquet Tickets
February 20, 2009
Today is the deadline to buy tickets for the annual Flomaton and Century Chambers Of Commerce awards banquet.
The banquet will take place at 6:30 Tuesday, February 24 at the Flomaton Community Center.
Tickets are $20 each. Tickets can be purchased by calling Judy Champion Realty at (251) 296-4663 or Brantley Contractors at (251) 296-5459.
NHS Baseball Game Rescheduled
February 19, 2009
This afternoon’s Northview High School baseball varsity baseball game as been moved to Pensacola..
NHS was set to be at home this afternoon against West Florida Tech. But now the game will be played in Pensacola at West Florida Tech.