Freezing Cold Again Tonight

January 23, 2022

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 42. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 7am. High near 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Cold Tonight, Low In The Lower 20s

January 22, 2022

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21-25. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 41. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

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

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

Regional Roundup In Molino Still Happening, Perdido Landfill And Oak Grove Center Open On Saturday

January 21, 2022

Friday’s county closures due to the threat of winter weather will have no impact on waste services activities for Saturday. There is no inclement weather forecast for Saturday.

On Saturday, the Perdido Landfill will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Oak Grove Citizens Convenience Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

The Regional Roundup planned for Saturday at Molino Park Elementary School will go on as planned.

Regional Roundup events provide an opportunity to properly dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste and up to four tires per vehicle, all free of charge. Proof of Escambia County residency is required to participate in Regional Roundup, such as a driver’s license, power bill or voter registration card. This is a residential drop-off program only; no commercial waste accepted. Simply drive up and materials will be unloaded for you – no need to get out of your vehicle.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. until noon in the school parking lot at 899 Highway 97.

Items accepted include:

  • Computers (monitors, terminals, keyboards and mice)
  • Printers and copiers
  • TVs and remotes
  • DVD players
  • Gaming systems
  • Fax machines
  • Stereo systems
  • Cell phones and telephones
  • Paint (up to 20 gallons)
  • Fuel (up to 10 gallons)
  • Waste oil (up to five gallons)
  • Fluorescent lights (up to 10 lights)
  • Tires (up to four per vehicle)
  • Antifreeze
  • Oil filters
  • Lubricants and greases
  • Solvents
  • Pesticides
  • Fertilizers
  • Batteries (rechargeable, lithium, computer, cell phone, etc.)
  • Auto, marine and motorcycle batteries
  • Propane bottles
  • Pool cleaners
  • Household cleaners

Items NOT accepted include:

  • Commercial waste
  • Electronics that have been gutted
  • Appliances, including fans and air conditioners
  • Household garbage
  • Yard debris or limbs
  • Scrap metal
  • Medical waste
  • Medications
  • Furniture and mattresses
  • Building materials (concrete, bricks, blocks, roofing, drywall or lumber)

Low Tonight Around 30

January 21, 2022

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind around 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. North wind around 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North wind around 5 mph.

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

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Here’s What Is Closed Today Due To Winter Weather Threat

January 21, 2022

Here is a running list of what is closed Friday in the North Escambia area due to a winter weather advisory.

Escambia County (FL) Schools

Escambia County (FL) School Superintendent Dr. Timothy Smith said all schools and district offices will be closed on Friday

“We anticipate normal district operations will resume on Monday, January 24,” Smith said.. “Of course, we’ll continue to work closely with local emergency operations officials to determine what is safest for our families and staff.”

Pensacola Christian Academy

Pensacola Christian Academy classes are canceled for Friday. The school office will remain open. Due to anticipated condition improvements, a scheduled basketball game and senior night will continue as scheduled.

Camp Fire Century

Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center will be closed Friday.

East Hill Christian School

East Hill Christian School will be closed on Friday.

Escambia County

All Escambia County (FL) offices will be closed on Friday. Essential employees such as first responders and those contacted by their supervisors will be expected to maintain county operations.

Closed county offices include:

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners – all departments
West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
Escambia County Property Appraiser
Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office
Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Supervisor of Elections Office

ECAT bus service, UWF Trolley and Pensacola Beach Trolley services will be suspended Friday, Jan. 21. Escambia County Community Transportation (ECCT) will suspend regular service on Friday as well, except for dialysis and life-sustaining services. The Perdido Landfill will be open with regular hours.

ECUA

All ECUA offices will be open on Friday and sanitation collections are expected to remain on schedule.

Escambia County Courts

Escambia County courts will be closed Friday, January 21. Felony arraignments will be reset to Friday, January 28 at 8:30 a.m. Traffic infraction hearings will also be rescheduled for a later date. Regular operations will resume Monday, January 24.

FDOH-Escambia

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia will be closed Friday. All clinics and services, including drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be closed.

Manna Food Panties

Manna Food Pantries will be closed on Friday.

Town of Century

Town of Century offices will be closed on Friday.

Molino Utilities

Molino Utilities will be closed Friday and reopen on Monday.

City of Pensacola

City of Pensacola offices and facilities will be closed Friday. Essential departments, such and police and fire, will remain open. The Pensacola airport will remain open, but check with airlines about potential flight delays. City sanitation services will operate on a delayed schedule.

Escambia County (AL) Schools

All public schools in Escambia County, Alabama, will be closed on Friday. Friday will be a remote learning day for all students in Escambia County, Alabama, and teachers were set to send assignments home with students on Thursday. Athletic events scheduled for Friday will continue

Escambia Academy

Escambia Academy in Canoe, Alabama, will be closed on Friday.

Atmore Christian School

Atmore Christian School will be closed on Friday.

University of West Florida

As of about 2:30 p.m. Thursday, the University of West Florida said they are monitoring the situation but campuses will remain open. “Students, faculty and staff are advised to use their best judgment when traveling during freezing weather conditions,” UWF said.

Pensacola State College

Pensacola State College will be open on Friday, but is continuing to monitor the weather. “As with any weather condition we urge everyone to exercise caution and use their best judgment. If you believe that conditions in your area are hazardous tomorrow morning, then remain home and notify your instructor or supervisor,” PSC said.

Santa Rosa County Schools

Santa Rosa County Schools will be open on Friday.

Winter Weather Advisory: Freezing Rain Possible

January 20, 2022

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from midnight Thursday through noon Friday.

Freezing rain is expected with a light icy glaze possible. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

For a list of what is closed Friday, click here.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: A chance of rain between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of freezing rain after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

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

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

Escambia Alabama Schools Closed Friday Due To Winter Weather Chance

January 20, 2022

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Due to the possibility of winter weather Friday morning, all public schools in Escambia County, Alabama, will be closed on Friday.

Friday will be a remote learning day for all students in Escambia County, Alabama, and teachers will send assignments home with students on Thursday. Athletic events scheduled for Friday will continue

Any decision about Escambia County Schools in Florida will be made on Thursday and announced here on NorthEscambia.com.

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Wintry Mix Possible In North Escambia By Friday Morning

January 19, 2022

The National Weather Service says a wintry mix is possible in the North Escambia area early Friday morning.  Freezing rain or ice pellets could mix in with rain leading to light accumulations (yellow area in the map above). Roads and bridges could become icy, leading to travel problems.

The NWS says this could a rapidly changing forecast. We will keep you updated with the latest here on NorthEscambia.com.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday: Showers, mainly before noon. Temperature rising to near 59 by 9am, then falling to around 43 during the remainder of the day. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 9am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

Cool Tonight, Near 70 For Wednesday

January 18, 2022

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Showers, mainly before noon. High near 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

10,000 Pound Food Giveaway In Cantonment Tuesday Afternoon

January 18, 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.

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