Freeze Watch For Thursday Night

November 16, 2022

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The low Wednesday night will be in the upper 30s in the North Escambia area. There is a freeze watch in effect for late Thursday night into Friday morning with a forecast low in the upper 20s to low 30s.

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Here is your official North Escambia forecast:

Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Clouds Stick Around, Turning Colder

November 15, 2022

Here is your official North Escambia forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

10,000 Pound Food Giveaway Tuesday Afternoon In Cantonment

November 14, 2022

The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a drive-thru 10,000 pound food giveaway Tuesday afternoon at Carver Park on Webb Street.

The food distribution will begin at 3:30 p.m. and continue while supplies last for anyone in need of food. People should line up their vehicles, single file on Webb Street facing north; food will be loaded into vehicles. Identification is required.

NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.

Rain Late Monday Night Into Tuesday, Then Turning Colder

November 14, 2022

Here is your official North Escambia forecast:

Tonight: Showers likely, possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Temperature rising to around 54 by 5am. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

Colder Weather Is Back: Sunday High About 55, Low Around 33

November 13, 2022

Here is your official North Escambia forecast:

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Lows In The 30s For The Weekend

November 12, 2022

Here is your official North Escambia forecast:

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

Veterans Honor Program To Be Held Sunday At Carver Park In Cantonment

November 12, 2022

The Cantonment Improvement Committee and the Ascend Cares Foundation presented “A Tribute to Veterans” Sunday afternoon at Carver Park in Cantonment.

The Cantonment Improvement Committee will host a veterans honor program on Sunday, November 13 at 2 p.m.

The honoring those who served will be held at 2 p.m. at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street. The Tate High School AJROTC Honor Guard will take part, and there will be guest speakers. A meal will follow.

Everyone is invited to attend the free event.

For more information, contact Mary at (850) 346-2797.

Pictured: The 2021 Veterans tribute at Carver Park in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

What You Need To Know: Blue Angels Homecoming Show Saturday

November 12, 2022

Naval Air Station Pensacola is opening up to the public again on November 12 for the 2022 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show.  This year’s air show will celebrate the theme: 100 Years of Carrier Aviation.   Below is a guide for this year’s show.

Event Days:

  • Saturday. Nov. 12

Event Times

  • 8 a.m. – Gates open to the public
  • 9:30 a.m. – Show begins.
  • 2 p.m. – The Blue Angels fly at about 2 p.m. both days.

Admission Free

  • FREE – There is no admission or parking fee. The air show is open to the public.
  • Reserved seating is available for purchase at www.naspensacolaairshow.com

Parking

  • Once you enter the base, you will be guided to the nearest available parking area.
  • Buses will be available to shuttle spectators to the airfield from parking lots.
  • A limited number of handicap parking spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. Patrons with handicapped licenses or hang tags will be directed by security guard upon entrance to Naval Air Station Pensacola to parking area.

Traffic Expectations

  • NAS Pensacola is expecting over 200,000 visitors during the air show weekend.
  • Expect traffic delays on Navy Blvd., Blue Angels Parkway and the surrounding areas.

Safety Regulations

  • All individuals entering the flightline area through the admission gates are subject to search.  Please arrive early, pay attention to all signs and announcements and be patient.  These procedures are in place to ensure the safety of all those attending the Air Show

FAQ

Is there a handicap area?
There is a seating section for wheelchairs only (first come, first served). A companion may sit with the wheelchair member, but we ask that large family groups not take up space that others with handicap needs would like to use.

What time does the show start and end?
Air Show gates open at 8:00 a.m. both Friday and Saturday, and the show is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. The Blue Angels are the last performers during the day show and are scheduled to perform around 2:00 p.m.

Other than the Air Show, what other attractions will be at the show?
In addition to the Air Show, spectators can enjoy a collection of aircraft on display, virtual games and other attractions/displays at vendor booths, food booths, souvenir booths, and a kids’ fun-zone!

Is it a different show each day?
The show schedule is the same each day. Low clouds or high winds can affect the performer’s acts and the show schedule.

What happens if it rains?
Unfortunately due to performer scheduling, there are no refunds and no rain dates for the event.

What is the temperature at the show?
The average temperature in November is 63 degrees. It can be windy on the tarmac.  We ask that you use hats and sunscreen and not umbrellas that obscure the view of people behind you.

Should I bring hearing protection?
Yes, hearing protection is highly encouraged for all Air Show spectators, especially young children.  Ear plugs will be available for purchase at the Air Show.

Will an ATM be available?
Yes.

Do the vendors take credit cards?
Some vendors do, however an ATM will be available on the site.

Is there shade?
General Admission ticket holders will be under an open sky. Patrons are encouraged to plan accordingly and bring plenty of sunscreen, hats and sunglasses. We do not encourage umbrellas as they block the view of other patrons.

Permitted/Prohibited Items:

Are wagons and strollers allowed?
Yes. Be mindful that strollers, carriages and wagons cannot take up aisle space in the seating areas and have to be stowed under the bleachers.

Are strollers or wheelchairs available for rent at the show?
At this time there is no vendor renting these items.

Are pets allowed on the airport grounds?
No, pets are NOT permitted other than service animals. The crowds and noise are not suitable for pets.

Is smoking permitted?
Smoking areas are limited. Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere on the flight line in the vicinity of aircraft, vendor tents or chalets. There is a smoking area located between the two hangars.

May I bring lawn chairs or blankets?
Chairs and blankets are permitted and recommended for general spectator seating. These items are subject to search. If you have purchased an upgraded flight line ticket or have a Sponsor ticket, seating will be provided in these areas and you will not need to bring your own chairs.

Are coolers allowed at the event?
No.

Will outside food and drinks be allowed?
No.  No outside food or beverages are permitted on the flight line except baby bottles (non-glass) and small snack items for young children.  We have a variety of food and beverage vendors available for purchase at the Air Show.  Alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase from Air Show vendors.

Are bags allowed?
Most bags will not be allowed to include backpacks and camera bags. Only small purses and diaper bags will be accepted, and are subject to search.  Please bring only what you can hand carry.

Can we bring a pop-up tent?
No, due to safety concerns, pop up tents are not permitted.

Are there any restrictions on bringing weapons to the event?
No weapons are permitted on NAS Pensacola. Weapons including pocket knives, multi-tools, replica/toy weapons or pepper spray are NOT permitted, and will be confiscated.

Can I bring in photography and camera equipment?
Photography and camera equipment are permitted, but must be hand carried.  Also, in order to keep the entry line moving along, you will want to bring only what is absolutely needed.  Please be considerate of those trying to view the show and do not block their view by setting up tripods in front of their seats.

Are cell phones, laptop computers and tablets allowed?
Yes.

Are FRS/GMRS radios allowed?
FRS/GMRS radios are permitted.  VHF band and other scanners are also permitted, but transmitters/transceivers are not.

NorthEscambia.com photo by Perry Doggrell, click to enlarge.

Sunny, Near 80 For Veterans Day; Cooling Over The Weekend

November 11, 2022

Here is your official North Escambia forecast:

Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

Veterans Day Closures

November 11, 2022

Escambia County Closures:

  • Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - all departments
  • Escambia County Property Appraiser
  • Escambia County Tax Collector
  • Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
  • Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
  • Escambia County Extension Office
  • West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
  • Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
  • Waste Services Administration
  • ECAT administrative offices and customer service

Escambia County Exceptions:

  • The Perdido Landfill will be open with regular hours Friday, Nov. 11.
  • ECAT bus routes and UWF trolleys will not run service on Friday, Nov. 11. All routes will resume regular service Saturday, Nov. 12.
  • West Florida Public Libraries will resume regular hours Saturday, Nov. 12.
  • The Department of Animal Welfare will resume regular hours Saturday, Nov. 12.

Century

  • Century Town Hall and all departments will be closed on Friday.

Pensacola Closures

  • City of Pensacola administrative offices
  • City Hall
  • City of Pensacola community resource centers

Pensacola Exceptions:

  • Osceola Golf Course and Roger Scott Tennis Center will remain open.

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