Clear And Cool Tonight
March 31, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Severe Weather Expected Tonight; Gusty Winds Before The Storms
March 30, 2022
A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 A.M.
Severe weather is expected tonight across the North Escambia area with a rare 4 out of 5 chance.
A potent squall line is expected to move through the area through Wednesday night. Damaging winds in excess of 80 mph will be possible along with several fast moving tornadoes (some could be strong EF2 or greater). According to the National Weather Service, 80 mph winds can easily produce damage comparable to a tornado.
A wind advisory is in effect in advance of the storms. Sustained winds of 25-35mph with frequent gusts up to 50-55mph are expected. Loose articles should be secured and extreme caution will need to be taken on area bridges and overpasses. This is especially true for high profile vehicles and trailers. Over marine zones, a gale warning remains in effect.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 63. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Reminder: After School Activities, Sports Canceled In Escambia And Santa Rosa On Wednesday
March 30, 2022
The Escambia and Santa Rosa school districts have canceled all sports and extracurricular activities for Wednesday.
School will be in session as usual on Wednesday, and school is set to resume on Thursday in both counties. The greatest weather threat is during the evening hours on Wednesday, not during school hours.
After school activities are also canceled for schools in Escambia County, Alabama.
Threat Level Increased: Severe Thunderstorms Likely For Wednesday Night
March 29, 2022
A significant severe outbreak is expected across our area with damaging straight line winds up to 80 mph and several fast moving tornadoes possible, some could be strong.
The threat level has been updated to a (locally) rare 4 out of 5.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Fog Possible Overnight; Low 80s Tuesday; Storms By Wednesday Night
March 28, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Windy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunny Skies Continue, High Today Near 80
March 27, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Monday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Monday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Loads Of Sunshine For The Weekend
March 26, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Reminder: Blue Jacket Jamboree, 2,000 Easter Egg Drop And Livestock Show Today In Molino
March 26, 2022
The Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree, along with the Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization Annual Spring Livestock Show.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is a free festival from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. that will feature dozens of arts and craft vendors, food vendors, a car show, local entertainment, kids’ activities, and much more. There will also be an Easter egg drop at noon with the Easter Bunny and about 2,000 eggs including a special section for preschoolers.
Saturday’s schedule for the livestock show is as follows:
- 9 a.m. – Swine
- Noon – Rabbits
- 1 p.m. – Steers
- 2:30 p.m. – Goats and Lambs
- 3:15 p.m. – Preview Steers
- 4 p.m. – Poultry Auction
- 5 p.m. – Steer & Swine Auction
Admission and parking are free for both the Blue Jacket Jamboree and livestock show at the Escambia 4-H Livestock Facility located at 5701 Highway 99 in Molino.
All proceeds will benefit Northview High School FFA students and their scholarship fund.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Dedication Held For FPL Cotton Creek Solar Energy Center In North Escambia (With Photo Gallery)
March 25, 2022
A commissioning ceremony was held Thursday for the Florida Power & Light Cotton Creek Solar Energy Center in North Escambia.
The first solar energy center of its kind in Escambia County generates up to about 75 megawatts. There are about 270,000 solar panels on the 358 acre site on Bogia Road, in the community of Bogia which is just south of McDavid.
“Today, we’re commissioning a brand new solar facility that powers over 15,000 homes and covers over 350 acres out here in Bogia,” Eric Silagy, FPL chairman and CEO, told NorthEscambia.com at the event. “We are really, really proud that this, one of 50 facilities across the state that are powering FPL homes and businesses.”
For a photo gallery, click here.
“We’re only halfway on our initial goal of 30 million panels by 2030. Solar is great, in many ways because you’re able to generate electricity using the sun and not burning fuel,” he said.
The First City Solar Energy Center, the second FPL solar site to be built in North Escambia, off Holland, Cox and Roach roads in McDavid is in the early stages of the construction process. It will be just over five miles to the north of the Cotton Creek facility. And, as first reported by NorthEscambia.com in February, FPL intends to build a third solar farm in North Escambia on hundreds of acres in Molino.
The Sparkleberry Solar Energy Center is planned for 555 acres south of the end of Pilgrim Trail and should be online by 2024.
“I want the communities where we are located and proud to have us,” Silagy said. “We’re absolutely working to be good neighbors. We can’t do this without community support. We can’t get the permission that we need without the community support, and we live here, we raise our families here like everybody else. We want to be good stewards of the community because we’re here for a long time.”
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Eric Silagy, FPL chairman and CEO, during a commissioning ceremony for the Cotton Creek Solar Energy Ceremony in North Escambia on Thursday. Pictured below: A group of brothers from Bogia pose in front of just a few of 270,000 solar panels on the site. Pictured inset: Guests talk as live drone video of the facility plays on a monitor behind them. NorthEscambia.com photos by William Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Low In The 40s
March 25, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.