Low 40s Tonight
February 24, 2026
The North Escambia area will enjoy a bright and cool Tuesday before a significant warming trend takes hold. As we move into Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures will climb into the 70s, accompanied by increasing cloud cover and brisk southwest winds that could gust up to 30 mph. Rain chances enter the picture late Wednesday night, peaking Thursday night with a high likelihood of showers and potential thunderstorms as a front moves through the region.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Clear, Middle 20s For Tonight
February 23, 2026
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Breezy And Colder: Low In The 30s
February 22, 2026
A cold front is bringing achilly start to the week across the North Escambia area, with gusty winds on Sunday and wind chills dipping into the 20s by Monday morning. Conditions will remain clear and sunny through Tuesday before a significant warming trend takes hold, pushing afternoon highs into the mid-70s by midweek. Rain chances return late Wednesday night, with showers and a possible thunderstorm likely on Thursday night as another system approaches.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Chance Of Rain Tonight, Turning Windy And Colder
February 21, 2026
A shift in weather is on the way as a breezy Saturday night brings showers and potentially a thunderstorm before clearing. Sunday and Monday will be sunny but notably cooler and windy, with overnight lows dipping into the mid-20s. A warming trend begins Tuesday, with temperatures climbing back into the 70s by mid-week as rain chances return for Thursday and Friday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Blood Drive Today At The Molino Library
February 21, 2026
The Big Red Bus will be at the Molino Library today, February 21 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. for a OneBlood blood drive.
Donors will receive a $20 eGift card and a long-sleeved t-shirt. Donors will also receive a wellness checkup including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. An ID is required.
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‘Amazing, Incredible’: Tate Theatre’s ‘Shrek’ Draws Rave Reviews
February 21, 2026
Amazing,” “Just incredible,” “Amazingly talented group of kids” — those are just a few of the ways our readers described the first two Tate Theatre performances of Shrek the Musical.
There are four more chances to see Shrek the Musical — Saturday, February 21, and February 26–28, at 7 p.m. nightly in the Tate High School Cafetorium.
Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door (cash only).
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Rain Possible Through Saturday Night; Cold Air Arriving Sunday
February 20, 2026
Expect a soggy start to the weekend as a front moves through the North Escambia area, bringing showers and potential thunderstorms through Saturday night. Temperatures will take a dramatic plunge following the rain; after enjoying highs in the low 80s, a strong north wind will usher in a much cooler air terminal, with daytime highs struggling to reach the 50s by Monday and overnight lows dipping into the 20s. Conditions will remain clear and crisp early next week before a gradual warming trend begins mid-week.
Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Warm 80s The Next Few Days, But A Winter Chill Will Return
February 19, 2026
A warm stretch is set to peak as temperatures climb into the lower 80s through Friday, but a significant shift is on the horizon. Gusty winds and increasing moisture will bring a round of showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday before a strong cold front arrives. By Sunday, conditions will turn sharply cooler and breezy, leading into a clear Monday with temperatures dropping below freezing.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Fake Spring? Warm Trend Continues With Highs Near 80
February 18, 2026
Wednesday through Friday will bring unseasonably warm temperatures nearing 80 degrees, though a persistent chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms will keep the area on guard through the start of the weekend. A shifting weather pattern on Saturday marks the arrival of a cold front, bringing likely rain before conditions clear significantly. By Sunday and into the start of next week, the region will see a return to bright sunshine and much cooler, seasonal air with overnight lows dipping near the freezing mark.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Warming Weather, 70s Today, Around 80 By Thursday
February 17, 2026
A stretch of unseasonably warm weather is on tap for the region, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 70s and lower 80s through Friday. However, the warmth comes with a persistent chance of rain as multiple systems move through. Showers become more likely by Thursday night, with a mix of rain and possible thunderstorms continuing through the weekend before a cooler, sunnier Monday arrives.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59.