Tate’s Strike Out Cancer Softball Game Is This Evening
March 25, 2022
The Tate High Aggies Softball team’s 12 Annual Strike Out Cancer Game against West Florida High will be played Friday evening.
All proceeds will benefit the local chapter of American Cancer Society
The junior varsity will play at 5 p.m., and the first pitch for varsity is set for 7 p.m. at Charlene Varnell Field at Tate High School.
Admission is donations only. Fish dinners will be available for $12 and gumbo for $6.
Last year, the Strike Out Cancer Game raised over $22,000.
Pictured: Last year’s Strike Out Cancer Game at Tate High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Jacket Jamboree Is Saturday In Molino
March 25, 2022
The Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree is returning to Molino on Saturday, along with the Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization Annual Spring Livestock Show on both Friday and Saturday. The event was canceled the last two years due to COVID-19.
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, 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.
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.
Sunny Days In The Low 70s Through The Weekend
March 24, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Low In The 40s For Tonight
March 23, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
After School Activities, Sports Canceled In Escambia And Santa Rosa (With Area Cancellation List)
March 22, 2022
The school districts in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties have canceled all after school activities today due to the threat of severe weather.
Escambia County has canceled all practices, games, and extracurricular activities after 5 p.m. Santa Rosa has canceled all evening practices, games, and extracurricular activities after 6 p.m.
School is still scheduled for Wednesday in both districts.
Here are some specific North Escambia area cancellations that were announced prior to the blanket countywide cancelations:
- Jay at Tate softball, rescheduled for 3/31 at 5 & 7pm
- Central at Northview softball
- Tate Freshmen baseball at Pace, rescheduled Wed 4pm
- Tate JV baseball at Pace
- Jay baseball at Flomaton
- Pine Forest softball vs. Catholic
- Century Baseball, all games canceled
- Molino Ballpark, all games canceled
- Century Council Workshop, rescheduled for 3/29
Strong to Severe Storms Becoming Likely This Afternoon Into Wednesday Morning
March 22, 2022
The risk of severe storms begins to increase Tuesday afternoon and evening into Wednesday morning.
Potential threats include winds capable of damaging trees, power lines, structures and crops; tornadoes; and large hail. Areas of flash flooding are possible.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Threat Of Severe Weather For Tuesday
March 21, 2022
A potentially significant severe weather event is becoming increasingly likely across much of the region Tuesday through Tuesday night.All modes of severe weather will be possible: tornadoes (some may be strong), damaging winds in excess of 70 mph, and large hail up to golf ball size.
Along with the severe storm threat on Tuesday and Tuesday night will come a threat for heavy rain and potential for flash flooding as well. About 2-4 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, is possible. Additionally, minor river flooding is expected, including the Escambia River.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
District 5 Commissioner Barry Holding Town Hall Meeting Monday Evening
March 21, 2022
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will hold a town hall meeting Monday evening at the Langley Bell 4-H Center.
Residents of District 5 are invited and encouraged to attend the open forum event at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21. County staff will be in attendance to address any additional questions or concerns from residents.
The Langley Bell 4-H Center is located at 3730 Stefani Road.
Pictured: Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry during a June 2021 town hall meeting at the Molino Community Center. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Sunny Monday, Watching Another Threat Of Strong Storms By Tuesday
March 20, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
A Little Chilly Tonight; Sunshine Returns For Sunday
March 19, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 60. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70.