More Rain Sunday; Lows In The 20’s Next Week
April 5, 2009
If you don’t like the weather, just wait because there is going to be a little bit of everything this week. From highs in the 80’s to lows in the 20’s, rain and sun — it’s all in the forecast
Today will be sunny and warm with a high a of 76. A 20 percent chance of rain creeps into the forecast for tonight, some fog after midnight and a low of 55. Sunday and Sunday night, there is a 50 percent chance of rain with a high of 80 and a low of 52.
By next week, we are expected a spring freeze…the lows Monday and Tuesday night will be in the upper 20’s to around 30. Daytime highs will be about 62.
Here is the complete North Escambia forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny through mid morning, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Community Spring Fling Today In Walnut Hill
April 5, 2009
Walnut Hill Baptist Church will hold their annual Spring Fling with fun events like an egg drop and an Easter egg hunt.
The Easter egg hunt will be for children toddler age through fifth grade.There will be relay races, food and a church wide softball game. The public is invited to attend, and to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, ball gloves and Easter baskets for the little ones.
The event will be held at the Ruritan Club on Highway 97 beginning at 2:00 today. It is free and open to the public.
Students in the third to twelfth grade can participate in an Egg Drop. The guidelines for the egg drop are below.
Egg Drop
The goal of this challenge is to have a raw chicken egg fall approximately eight feet or more onto a hard surface and survive the impact uncracked. You must design a container that will protect your egg!
Guidelines for designing containers:
1) The design can not involve liquids, helium, or any other lighter-than-air gasses.
2) The design can not involve glass in any way! (or any other shattering type of material….ceramics, baked clay, etc.)
3) The egg “container” can not exceed one foot in length or width (winged designs need to fall within this dimension).
4) You must be able to place the egg in the container just prior to the drop. (If you need to tape your container closed after placing the egg inside, make sure you supply the tape or material needed to close your container before and after each drop made…we may have to increase the height and drop more than once.)
5) Use of parachutes is allowed, but the chute must deploy itself after the container is dropped. (Dropping with an open parachute will almost certainly result in successful landing. Using other methods within the guidelines will make for a more interesting challenge.)
Eggs will be provided at the time of the drop!
Rain Still In The Forecast; Freeze Watch Issued
April 5, 2009
(Updated 1:45 p.m.) The weather service still says we can expect rain in North Escambia today, and there is a chance of a light freeze for Monday and Tuesday nights.
There is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today and a 30 percent of more rain tonight.
It is forecast to be windy and cool for Monday, with a high of 60. Monday night, there is a risk of a light freeze with a low of 30. A freeze watch is in effect for Monday night.
Tuesday’s high will rebound to a chilly 56 with north wind up to 30 mph. Tuesday night will be clear and cold with a low around 29.
Here is the rest of the North Escambia forecast from the National Weather Service:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south between 10 and 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind between 5 and 15 mph.
Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Coming Sunday: Molino Opening Day And All The Weekend News
April 4, 2009
Coming up on Sunday, NorthEscambia.com will have a complete photo gallery from Opening Day at Molino Ballpark. Plus, we will have all the local weekend news. All Sunday morning on NorthEscambia.com.
Saturday Is Opening Day At Molino Ballpark
April 4, 2009
Saturday is the official opening day for the Molino Ballpark.
Opening Day ceremonies for the Molino Recreation Association will get underway at 9:00 Saturday morning.
There are more teams this year than last — 18 compared to 14 in 2008.
Despite the poor economic climate, President of the Molino Recreation Association Arty Kleinatland said he was pleased with the park’s growth.
“The Molino Recreational Association greatly appreciates all those who have supported the park during these economic times. Allowing us the opportunity to continue providing children in the community skills growth that organized ball establishes,” Kleinatland said.
Pictured above: Opening day play last year for the Molino Ballpark. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Unity Baptist To Present Children’s Easter Musical
April 4, 2009
The Children’s Choir at Unity Baptist Church in Atmore will present their Easter Musical on Sunday, April 5 during 10:30 a.m. worship service.
“The children are very exciting about sharing their musical with the congregation,” said Children’s Director Kyle Harris. “They join together to give an original depiction of the timeless story of Jesus’ crucifixion, death and glorious resurrection.”
Harris said that children in the program are from across the area, including Atmore, Flomaton and North Escambia.
Unity Baptist Church is at 10310 Highway 31, just east of Atmore. For more information, call (251) 368-9353.
Pictured above: The Children’s Choir at Unity Baptist Church in Atmore practice for their Easter Musical. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunshine Finally Returns; Down To 35 Next Week
April 3, 2009
North Escambia will get some much welcomed sunshine beginning today.
The forecast calls for sunny skies for Friday and Saturday, but clouds make a return on Sunday before the sun returns Monday through Wednesday.
It will be warm over the weekend with highs near 80, but by Monday night it will be cold with a low of 35… just in time for Spring Break.
Here is your complete NorthEscambia.com forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind between 5 and 15 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Barrineau Park Music Night
April 3, 2009
Sons of the Pines and Whistlestop will take to the stage tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center for the April installment of the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night.
The “Sons” sing classic western, gospel and a little country. Whistle stop performs a variety of bluegrass, gospel and country tunes will their excellent style of harmony and instrumentals.
The singing starts at 7 p.m. and is free. Food and refreshments will also be available beginning at 5 p.m. This is a family friendly event. No alcohol is permitted on the property and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.
For more information, call 587-5575.
The Barrineau Park Community Center is located three miles west of Molino on Barrineau Park School Road.Everyone is invited to attend.
Pictured above: Southern Sounds. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Free Help At Financial Friday At Century Library
April 3, 2009
If you need tax help or just some good solid financial advice, there is an event for you this afternoon at the Century Branch Library.
United Way of Escambia County’s Financial Stability Coalition will present Financial Friday today at the Century Branch Library. North Escambia residents interested in learning better financial management, strategies for improving credit and reducing debt, and helping their children become lifelong savers will not want to miss Financial Friday.
The event will offer games and activities for children to help instill a framework for smart money management, and a thorough program for adults on topics ranging from family budgeting and debt reduction, to credit repair and purchasing a home. Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend. All presentations are taught by certified MoneySmart volunteers, and all are free and open to the public.
Additionally, free income tax preparation and filing will be available for those who qualify on a time-available basis. The service is provided by IRS-certified volunteers working with United Way’s Financial Stability Coalition. For more information on the free tax preparation, call United Way’s First Call For Help at (850) 595-5905.
Financial Friday will take place from 1 until 3 this afternoon at the Century Branch Library.
Rain Mostly Gone; Tornado Watch Canceled
April 2, 2009
(Updated 5:55 p.m.) The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Watch for North Escambia and the surrounding area. There is a slight chance of a shower for the remainder of your Thursday.
Tonight’s rain chance is at 30 percent, with a low of 54 and breezy conditions.
Friday and Saturday will be sunny and warm with highs in the 70’s.
RiversThe flood warning continues until further notice for the Escambia River near Century. Thursday afternoon, the river was at 18.48 feet Thursday afternoon. Flood stage is 17 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. The river will continue to rise to near 18.8 feet by early Saturday morning. At 19 feet, low lying pastures will flood and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
The flood warning continues for the Perdido River near Barrineau Park. Thursday afternoon the river was at 13.6 feet; flood stage is 13 feet. The river is forecast to continue to fall to below flood stage by Thursday afternoon.
Pictured below: The boardwalk at Molino Fairgrounds Park was flooded by the Escambia River Wednesday afternoon. Submitted photo by Deni Deron for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.