Weather Update: Freeze Warning In Effect For North Escambia
January 20, 2008
A Hard Freeze Warning is again in effect from 10:00 Sunday night until 8:00 Monday morning for the North Escambia area. Overnight lows are expected to be around 20 with a five to 10 mph north wind.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be sunny with a high around 55. Rain returns to the forecast on Tuesday.
The area was actually placed under a Winter Weather Advisory on Saturday with a slight chance of snow accumulation, but that never happened. After Saturday’s rain and overnight lows around 23, there was a risk of ice on area bridges. As a precaution, the Escambia County Road Department sanded many bridges on county roads in the area.
Ray’s Chapel To Hold Special Service Tonight
January 20, 2008
The evening service at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church will feature the singing family “Simple Grace” beginning at 5:30. A covered dish fellowship time will follow the evening service.
Dr. Bob Greene, Director of Missions for the Pensacola Bay Baptist Association, was the guest speaker during the morning service.
Ray’s Chapel will honor retiring pastor F.L. Enfinger and his wife Mary on Saturday, February 2 from 2:00 until 5:00 in the church’s fellowship hall. Enfinger is retiring after 38 years in the ministry.
The church is located at 170 West Bogia Road in Bogia, about one half mile off Highway 29.
Gulf Winds Credit Union Shutdown This Weekend, No ATMs
January 20, 2008
Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union is shutdown this three day holiday weekend for computer upgrades. All services, including Gulf Winds ATMs are unavailable.
Lobby and drive-thru service were closed at all locations on Saturday, and the bank will be closed on Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Online banking, Gulf Winds ATMs, Phone Anytime Teller, and the call center will all be unavailable.
“The system maintenance will improve service and security to our branches, and the system move is an important part of our disaster and recovery planning,” according to a Gulf Winds press release.
Gulf Winds credit cards and VISA debit cards will continue to work during the weekend for purchases and at the ATMs of other banks. Gulf Winds states that they will reimburse customers all fees related to using local ATMs , except at those owned by Penair Federal Credit Union.
Gulf Winds has locations in Atmore (pictured above), Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Milton.
Walnut Hill Baptist To Begin Bible Study
January 19, 2008
Walnut Hill Baptist Church will begin a January Bible study entitled “God’s Amazing Grace” Sunday night at 6:00. The study will continue each Sunday evening at 6:00 and Wednesday evenings at 7:00.
On January 29, a ladies Beth Moore study “The Patriarchs” will begin each Tuesday evening at 6:00.
The church is located at 5741 Arthur Brown Road, about about 1.5 miles from Highway 97. For more information, call 327-4595.
Will It Snow This Morning?
January 19, 2008
Will it snow this morning? Across North Escambia…the answer is probably not. But a flake or two might just fall during the morning. But don’t hold your breath.
But if you are traveling very far at all north into central Alabama…the answer is “most likely”.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heavy Snow Warning across north & central Alabama where up to two inches of snow is forecast. The Heavy Snow Warning has been extended all the way down to Montgomery, where forecasters now say UP TO SIX INCHES of snow is possible by Saturday afternoon.
The text of the Heavy Snow Warning for Montgomery says:
A MIX OF RAIN AND SNOW EARLY THIS MORNING IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE
OVER TO ALL SNOW BETWEEN 6 AM AND 8 AM. HEAVY SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED
ACROSS THESE AREAS…WITH SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES
LIKELY.
A slight chance of snow is forecast by Saturday morning as far south as Greenville, Alabama, with perhaps just a little accumulation expected that far south.
A sporadic flake or two can’t be ruled out across North Escambia early Saturday morning, but no accumulation. Our official forecast is for low of 38 with a 100% chance of precipitation tonight. Saturday’s high will hold steady around 40 with another 100% chance of precipitation.
In the unlikely event you do see snow…let NorthEscambia.com know about by using our contact form or email news@northescambia.com. You can send pictures to the email address.
Better Weather For Thursday
January 17, 2008
Yuck. That was just the best word to describe yesterday’s weather.
It is forecast to be sunny by this afternoon, but still cold with a high around 58.
Tonight it will be back down around 38. Rain is back in the forecast for Friday and Friday night with a high of 55 and a low of 38.
Presidential Candidate Giuliani Visits Escambia Today
January 16, 2008
Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani plans to stop in Escambia County today. There will a press conference at 4:30 at the south end of Palafox Street at the site of the old Bayfront Auditorium. That location may, of course, change depending on today’s weather.
He is expected to attend a campaign rally at the Fish House Restaurant in downtown Pensacola at 6:00 this afternoon. The event, at 600 South Barracks Street, is open to the public.
A recent poll show Giuliani running a close second for the Florida Republican nomination.
Paul Grants Exclusive Interview To NorthEscambia.com
January 11, 2008
Escambia County School Superintendent Jim Paul was arrest and charged with DUI in Pinellas County, Florida early Thursday morning.
Friday afternoon, he granted an exclusive interview with NorthEscambia.com. To here the interview in its entirety, click the play symbol below.
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For the complete story on Paul’s arrest, click here.
Rain, Maybe Some Storms Tonight
January 10, 2008
Rain is expected Thursday night, with some storms possibly severe.
There is an 80 percent chance of rain tonight. The rain is expected to end around daybreak Friday. It will be cooler on Friday, with a high only around 65. Friday night’s low will be about 38.
Students Return To School After Long Break
January 7, 2008
Students across North Escambia returned to school Monday after their lengthy Christmas break. Public school students had been out of school since December 21.
It will be a big week for students at Northview High School. There will be senior meeting during sixth period on Tuesday in the school theater. Thursday and Friday will bring semester exams and early release each day. Semester exams and early release days will continue Monday and Tuesday of next week.
On Tuesday morning, students will be greeted with temperatures in the upper 50’s. Highs Tuesday will be in the middle 70’s with a 40 percent chance of rain by afternoon.