Red Flag Warning: Forest Service Says No Outdoor Burning
September 27, 2022
The Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center is issuing words of warning for anyone considering any outdoor burning activities in the coming days: Use extreme caution or simply don’t do it.
It has been more than two weeks since most of the three-county area (Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties) has seen rainfall and wildfire danger is on the rise. Add to that a forecast calling for increased winds and low humidity for the next few days and firefighters are bracing for the possibility of significant fire activity.
“With the conditions – dry and windy – any new fire has the potential to become a problem,” said David Smith, operations administrator for Blackwater. “The southernmost end of our area received some rainfall Monday evening, but we are very dry with no rain in the extended forecast.”
Current forecasts call for low humidity (below 35% during the day) for the next several days and north winds up to 20 mph. No burn authorizations will be issued for prescribed burns or pile burns until conditions improve and residents are asked to refrain from any outdoor fire activity for the time being.
Residents should always be prepared for the possibility of a wildfire as Florida experiences a year-round fire season that typically peaks from April to June in our area. The Florida Forest Service offers tips and advice on how to prepare yourself and your home in case you are impacted by a wildfire online at www.BeWildfireReadyFL.com.
Hurricane Ian Moves North With Increasing Winds
September 27, 2022
This is an archived, out of date story. For the latest information, see NorthEscambia.com.
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cuba early Tuesday morning as a Category 3 storm with winds of 125 mph. It will continue to strengthen as it moves toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Confidence continues to grow that Ian will move east of our area in the direction of the Florida west coast. High surf and maybe some gusty winds will still be possible at the local beaches.
The latest details on Ian are in the graphics on this page.
A Little More Fall-Like: High Of 80, Low Wednesday In The Lower 50s
September 27, 2022
For the latest on Hurricane Ian and limited local impacts, click here.
A red flag warning is in effect. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Outdoor burning should be avoided.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Ian Strengthens, Track Shifts Further East
September 26, 2022
This is an outdated story. See NorthEscambia.com for the latest information.
The forecast for Ian shifted back east on Sunday. The storm is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico in the coming days.
“Confidence is very slowly increasing in a track east of our area; however, we still need to monitor this closely as changes can still occur,” National Weather Service forecasters in Mobile said Sunday night.
But NWS Mobile said very small changes now can lead to bigger changes in the forecast.
High surf is still likely and dangerous rip currents will be a hazard through the weekend along Escambia County’s beaches.
The latest details on Ian are in the graphics on this page.
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Low Tonight In The Upper 50s
September 26, 2022
For the latest on the tropics and Ian, click here.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday: Tropical storm conditions possible. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 84.
Ian Expected To Rapidly Intensify As It Moves Toward The Gulf Of Mexico
September 25, 2022
This is an outdated report. See NorthEscambia.com for the latest weather updates.
The forecast for Ian shifted west on Saturday. The storm will turn more northerly over the next few days as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico
lan is heading into a very favorable environment for it to rapidly intensify, and it should be a major hurricane by Monday night or early Tuesday. There remains a large amount of uncertainty in the forecast for Tuesday afternoon and beyond, so further adjustments to the track are possible.
According to the National Weather Service office in Mobile, it is too early to let your guard down locally.
The latest details on Ian are in the graphics on this page.
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Slight Chance Of A Shower Today
September 25, 2022
For the latest on the tropics and Ian, click here.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
Eyes On Ian As It Heads Toward The Gulf
September 24, 2022
This is an outdated story. See NorthEscambia.com for the latest news and weather information.
Tropical Storm Ian formed Friday night. It is strengthen as it heads into the Gulf and a Florida landfall next week.
The latest information and track are in the graphics on this page.
We may see some adjustments in this forecast.
Clear, Upper 60s For Saturday Night
September 24, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
After A Record High Of 98 Thursday, Expect Upper 80s Today
September 23, 2022
A new record high of 98 was set Thursday at the Pensacola airport, the official recording weather station in Escambia County. That broke the old September 22 record of 96 set way back in 1925.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.