A Cool, Dry Sunday; Rain Returns Monday Afternoon And Evening

December 19, 2021

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Showers And Thunderstorms For Saturday Night, Turning Cooler For Sunday

December 18, 2021

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog before midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Christmas In Carver Park Set For Saturday Afternoon

December 18, 2021

The Cantonment Improvement Committee and their community partners will celebrate Christmas in the Park Saturday afternoon at 4:30 at Carver Park on Webb Street. The CIC Christmas tree and trees in the park will be lit.

Ascend Performance Materials will be handing out candy from their fire truck to children in the community. Everyone is invited to attend.

30,000 Pound Food Giveaway Saturday In Cantonment, Plus Two Others Distributions In Molino And Cantonment

December 18, 2021

There are three food distributions planned for Saturday in North Escambia.

30,000 Pound Distribution – Carver Park, Cantonment

A 30,000 pound food giveaway will be heldĀ  in Cantonment from 8-10 a.m. at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street. Vehicles can line up no earlier than 7:30 a.m., and there will be a designated area for walk-up. There are no eligibility requirements; the event is open to all in need.

The giveaway is sponsored by Rep. Michelle Salzman, Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry, Feeding the Gulf Coast, and community partners including Farm Share, Pinewood Presbyterian Church, Cantonment Improvement Committee, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Trailer Parts Plus.

Molino Food Distribution

A distribution will offer grocery essentials to local residents beginning at 10 a.m. at Molino Chapel at 6954 Nicholson Drive. The monthly event to help community residents facing food insecurity shared with over 200 families in November. This month, meat and butter will be added to the usual mix of vegetables and canned goods.

Beans And Rice – Cantonment

The monthly beans and rice distribution at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church will be held this Saturday. The drive-thru event will be open from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., or while supplies last, at 699 South Highway 95A. The event is normally held on the last Saturday of each month.

See Santa On A Fire Truck In Century And Byrneville Saturday Morning

December 18, 2021

The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue will escort Santa through the Century and Byrneville areas Saturday morning beginning at 8 a.m.

Here’s the complete itinerary, as provided by Century Fire and Santa:

  • West Hwy 4 to Hwy 4A, Hwy 4A to State Line Road and Crossing Hwy 29 near Napa Auto Parts.
  • Cottage Street to Old Flomaton Road, Jefferson Avenue turning onto Hecker Road. Down Mayo Street to Front Street, and Front Street to Jefferson Avenue.
  • Jefferson Avenue to Pond Street to Hwy 29, Loop through 2nd Street, then onto West Hwy 4 ending at Fire Station.
For those that aren’t along the route, there will be short stops at the following locations for you to bring the kids:

  • Byrneville Community Center, approximately 8:05 a.m.
  • Vacant building beside Napa Auto Parts, approximately 8:30 a.m.
  • Pensacola State College on Hecker Road, approximately 9 a.m.
  • McMurray Park on Pond Street, approximately 9:20 a.m.

Rain Chance This Afternoon Into The Weekend

December 17, 2021

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

Vote For Your Favorite Kingsfield Elementary School Gingerbread House

December 16, 2021

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The teachers of Kingsfield Elementary School are holding a gingerbread contest, and you can help choose the winner of the NorthEscambia.com Reader’s Choice Award.

The winning teacher will receive bragging rights for the next year.

To vote, click or tap here to see our post on Facebook and “like” or “love” your favorite. Voting ends at 11 p.m. on Thursday, December 16.

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Dense Fog Advisory Tonight

December 16, 2021

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Patchy dense fog after 9pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

Warm Afternoons, Cool Nights Continue

December 15, 2021

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the evening.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Cool Nights, Warmer Afternoons

December 14, 2021

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the evening.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

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