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.
Warming Trend: Near 70 Today, About 80 By Friday
February 16, 2026
The North Escambia area will enjoy a warming trend this week, with temperatures climbing from the upper 60s on Monday to near 80 degrees by Friday. While the first half of the week remains dry and partly sunny, rain chances return after midnight Wednesday. A series of disturbances will bring a persistent 40 to 50 percent chance of showers and occasional thunderstorms from Thursday night through next Sunday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Washington’s Birthday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Most Local Government Offices Closed For Presidents Day
February 16, 2026
Most local government offices are closed on Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.
Escambia County
In observance of Presidents Day, the following Escambia County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16:
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (all departments)
- Escambia County Administration
- Escambia County Area Transit Administration
- Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare and Animal Shelter
- Escambia County Extension Office
- Escambia County Waste Services Administration
- West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (all offices)
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
- Escambia County Tax Collector
Perdido Landfill
- The Perdido Landfill will be open with regular hours Monday, Feb. 16.
ECAT Bus Schedule:
- ECAT will run regular bus and FlexTransit service Monday, Feb. 16. The UWF trolleys will also run regular service.
- ECAT customer service will be open Monday, Feb. 16.
Normal county operations will resume Tuesday, Feb. 17.
ECUA
ECUA business offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. However, residential and commercial sanitation collections will be unaffected by the holiday and will be carried out as usual.
Town of Century
Town of Century offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of the Presidents Day holiday
Gradual Clearing For Sunday
February 15, 2026
Once the rain clears out tonight, expect a beautiful Washington’s Birthday with mostly sunny skies and highs near 70. The mild trend continues through the work week, with temperatures climbing toward the 80-degree mark by Friday, though small rain chances return late in the week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light east wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 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.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunny Saturday, Strong Storms Possible Into Sunday
February 14, 2026
Expect a wet and stormy conclusion to the weekend as a strong weather system moves through the North Escambia area. While Saturday remains pleasant, heavy rain and potential thunderstorms will arrive late Saturday night and persist into Sunday morning, with wind gusts reaching up to 30 mph. Conditions will clear out just in time for a mild Washington’s Birthday, kicking off a warming trend that will see afternoon highs approaching the 80s by late next week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3am. Low around 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Washington’s Birthday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunny Friday, Rain And Storms Saturday Night And Sunday
February 13, 2026
An approaching system looks to dampen the weekend, bringing high rain chances and potential thunderstorms by Saturday night and through much of Sunday. Before the rain arrives, expect a pleasant Friday with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s. Following the front, conditions should clear up just in time for a mild Washington’s Birthday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3am. Low around 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Washington’s Birthday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunshine Holds Firm Through Friday Before Weekend Rain Moves In
February 12, 2026
The weather pattern over the next few days starts with a beautiful stretch of sunshine and mild temperatures, perfect for outdoor activities through Friday. However, a significant shift arrives Saturday as moisture builds, leading to likely showers and thunderstorms by Saturday night. Sunday looks to be the wettest day of the period with a 100% chance of rain and gusty winds before the system clears out just in time for a pleasant Washington’s Birthday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 60. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Escambia County, City of Pensacola Phone Outages Resolved
February 11, 2026
UPDATE: The phone outages have been resolved.
Escambia County and City of Pensacola offices are experiencing phone outages, including 911 in the city of Pensacola.
Currently, there is no estimated time of restoration. This story will be updated once phone connectivity is restored. The City of Pensacola said the issue is related to a fiber outage.
Escambia County
Some Escambia County phone lines are currently unable to receive or place calls. The outage is impacting the following county facilities:
- Escambia County Area Transit and FlexTransit
- Anyone needing to book a ride with FlexTransit should email flextransit@myescambia.com for assistance.
- Escambia County Central Office Complex
- Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
- Escambia County Jail
- Escambia County Public Safety (Escambia County 911 remains operational)
Additional county offices may be impacted.
City of Pensacola
- Call (850) 293-4717 or (850) 977-1534 are for the Pensacola Police Department.
- Call (850) 512-8612 is for the Pensacola Fire Department