Hard Freeze Warning Continues Through Christmas Morning; Wind Chill 5-15 Degrees Today
December 24, 2022
A hard freeze warning remains in effect through Christmas morning for the entire area.
The high today is just barely expected to rise above the freezing mark in North Escambia, and wind chills (the feels like temperature) will range from about 5 to 15 degrees.
And Christmas day is expected to be almost as cold, reaching about 40 degrees with wind chills between 10 and 20 degrees.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Becoming sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tate Band Wrapping Gifts Today Until 4 PM
December 24, 2022
The Tate Band Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. Look for the tent at JCPenney on North Davis Highway, just outside the entrance closest to Academy Sports. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Santa To Travel On Fire Truck Through Century, Byrneville Saturday Morning
December 24, 2022
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will take a trip through Century and Byrneville on Christmas Eve morning with the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue.
For a detailed map of the route, click or tap here.
The trip begins at 8 a.m. Along the way, Santa will make stops at the Byrneville Community Center and the vacant lot by Napa Auto Parts on North Century Boulevard.
Pictured: Santa and Mrs. Claus travel through Century in December 2021. File photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
COLD! High Friday Below Freezing; Hard Freeze Warning, Wind Chill Advisory
December 23, 2022
It is going to be extremely cold through Christmas. In fact, the temperature likely will not reach freezing on Friday, and wind chills — the feels like temperature — will likely be at 20 degrees or lower.
A hard freeze warning is in effect through Christmas morning. Low temperatures are expected to drop into the teens to lower 20s Friday morning through Christmas morning. Exposed pipes and unprotected outdoor plumbing can burst in these conditions. Make sure these are adequately insulated. Turn off automatic sprinklers. Provide pets and livestock a warm shelter and fresh (non-frozen) water.
A wind chill advisory is in place through Saturday morning with dangerously low wind chill (“feels like”) temperatures possible. Wind chill values are likely to plunge into the single digits. Hypothermia is possible if precautions are not taken. Avoid outdoor activities if possible. Dress in several layers, cover as much skin as possible, and limit time outdoors. Layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing will keep you warmer than one bulky item.
A wind advisory has been issued through Friday. Sustained winds of 15- 25 mph with frequent gusts of 30-40 mph can be expected. Strong winds can make driving and boating difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose objects, including Christmas decorations.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday High Will Be In The 60s. Temps Plunge Into The Lower 20s Tonight.
December 22, 2022
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Temperatures will plunge in to the lower 20s tonight. And it will be even colder through Christmas.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Blustery, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Arctic Front Bringing Extreme Cold, Extreme Wind Chills
December 21, 2022
An arctic cold front will be extremely cold weather through the Christmas weekend. Beginning Friday, wind chills — the “feels like” temperature — will plunge into the single digits. North Escambia overnight lows will be in the upper teens to around 20 with Friday’s high not expected to rise above freezing.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Chance Of A Little More Cold Rain Tonight, Low In The Lower 40s
December 20, 2022
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Santa To Visit The Molino Library Wednesday
December 20, 2022
Santa Claus will visit the Molino Library Wednesday, wrapping up a dozen library visits this month.
Santa will be at the Molino Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in place of the regularly scheduled family story time. Cameras are welcome.
For a photo gallery from Santa’s Dec. 1 visit to Century, click or tap here.
Pictured: Santa Claus visited the Century Library on December 1. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Christmas Break Begins With Early Release Today For Escambia Students
December 20, 2022
Christmas break begins with an early release today for Escambia County students.
Students will return to class on Thursday, January 5. Teachers will be back in school on January 4 for a non-student day.
Other early release days this school year are scheduled for February 1 and May 23.
Cold Rain Tonight, Tuesday
December 19, 2022
An arctic front will move across the area by late week, bringing windy and bitterly cold conditions.
Wind chill warnings, hard freeze warnings and gale warnings are becoming more likely for late week.
Uncertainty remains in just how low temperatures will actually drop and if or when any wintry precipitation may occur. However, lows in the teens and 20s are possible Thursday night through Saturday night. We’ll continue to monitor trends over the coming days and provide updates.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers. Low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. High near 52. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.