Sunny, Upper 60s Today; Chilly Upper 30s Tonight
April 9, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Weekend Events: Barrineau Park Spring Gathering, Scout Yard Sale, Flomaton Spring Bazaar, Egg Hunts
April 8, 2022
Here are some Saturday events planned in the North Escambia area this weekend:
Scout Yard Sale
Troop 430, Pack 430 Scout yard sale, April 8 & 9 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 6915 Highway 29, Molino. Toys, clothing, decor, furniture, antiques, tools and much more.
Farm Share Food Distribution In Century
Farm Share food distribution, Saturday, April 9 at 8:30 a.m. at 440 East Hecker Road in Century. Walk-up and drive-thru; vehicles can begin lining up at 7:30 a.m. No eligibility requirements. Sponsored by Rep. Michelle Salzman, Century Mayor Ben Boutwell, Commissioner Steven Barry, ECUA board member Kevin Stephens and other community partners.
Barrineau Park Historical Society Spring Gathering
Barrineau Park Historical Society Spring Gathering at the Barrineau Park Community Center on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Live music, crafts, car show, bouncy house and more. Free. Spaghetti lunches will be available for purchase. (850) 587-2829.
Flomaton Spring Bazaar
The Town of Flomaton Spring Bazaar will be April 9 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Hurricane Park, 21001 Highway 31. Food, kiddie train, bouncy houses, music and more. Easter Egg Dash with Easter Bunny at 10 a.m.
Maritime Park Easter Egg Hunt
Four Easter egg hunts will be held on April 9 at Community Maritime Park in Pensacola. 10 a.m. – Sensory-friendly Egg Hunt, ages 3-10. 11 a.m. – ages 3-4; 11:30 a.m. – ages 5-7; Noon – ages 8-10. Admission is free, but participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable items for Manna.
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No Outside Burning: Red Flag Warning, Wind Advisory This Afternoon; Low Tonight Upper 30s
April 8, 2022
There is red flag warning in effect due to low humidity values and windy conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
According to the National Weather Service, any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
A wind advisory is also in effect.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Reminder: Farm Share Food Distribution Saturday In Century
April 8, 2022
A Farm Share food distribution will take place Saturday morning in Century.
The event at 440 East Hecker Road begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues while food lasts. Vehicle line up begins no earlier than 7:30 a.m.
The food distribution will be drive-thru with a designated space for walk up participants. There are no eligibility requirements; food is available to all in need.
The event is sponsored by Rep. Michelle Salzman, Century Mayor Ben Boutwell, Commissioner Steven Barry, ECUA board member Kevin Stephens and other community partners.
File photo.
Turning Colder The Next Few Nights. Yes, We Said Colder.
April 7, 2022
It will be turning colder the next few nights in the North Escambia area. The overnight low will dip into the lower 40s for Thursday night. Friday and Saturday night, lows will fall into the upper 30s.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
FDOH Escambia Offers Free HIV Testing
April 7, 2022
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) offers free HIV rapid testing at the After-Hours Clinic, held on the first Thursday of each month. The next After-Hours Clinic is today, April 7, at FDOH-Escambia’s 1295 West Fairfield Drive location.
Free HIV rapid testing is also available each Monday thru Friday from 8a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at FDOH-Escambia.
The testing is open to the public, with no appointment needed.
- What: Free HIV Rapid Testing After-Hours Clinic
- Who: Open to the public, no appointment needed
- When: Thursday, April 7 between 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
- Where: FDOH-Escambia, 1295 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL
- How: The rapid HIV test gives highly accurate results in as little as 15 minutes. All testing is confidential and conducted in a private clinic setting.
Slight Chance Of Rain Tonight; Sunshine For Thursday
April 6, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms possible before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Slight Chance Of Showers Tonight; Thunderstorms Likely On Wednesday
April 5, 2022
The threat of severe storms has now passed. However, there is the potential for some flash flooding due to more rainfall throughout the afternoon.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Farm Share Food Distribution Saturday In Century
April 5, 2022
A Farm Share food distribution will take place Saturday morning in Century.
The event at 440 East Hecker Road begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues while food lasts. Vehicle line up begins no earlier than 7:30 a.m.
The food distribution will be drive-thru with a designated space for walk up participants. There are no eligibility requirements; food is available to all in need.
The event is sponsored by Rep. Michelle Salzman, Century Mayor Ben Boutwell, Commissioner Steven Barry, ECUA board member Kevin Stephens and other community partners.
File photo.
Santa Rosa And Escambia, Alabama Schools Closed Tuesday. Escambia, Florida Will Be Open
April 5, 2022
Escambia County (FL) Schools have confirmed that schools will be open on Tuesday.
Santa Rosa County Schools will be closed Tuesday. This closure includes all activities and extracurriculars for Tuesday.
Escambia County (AL) Schools are closed for in-person learning. School will be in session virtually.
Escambia Academy (Canoe, AL) will be closed and all activities are canceled.