Gradually Becoming Sunny This Afternoon
December 8, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Good Chance Of Rain Overnight And Into Wednesday
December 7, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 61 by 3am. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a slight chance of showers between 9am and noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Showers, Storms Possible Monday Afternoon
December 6, 2021
The is a chance of severe storms this afternoon with a passing cold front. The biggest threat will be localized strong and damaging winds of 40-60 mph.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Flags Ordered To Half Staff Today For Naval Air Station Pensacola Remembrance Day
December 6, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday ordered flags to half staff Monday in Florida in Honor of Naval Air Station Pensacola Remembrance Day.
“On December 6, 2019, a horrific act of terrorism was committed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, taking the lives of three U.S. Navy sailors and injuring other heroic victims,” DeSantis said Sunday when issuing the proclamation.
The proclamation orders all state and federal flags to be flown at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, December 6, at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds in Florida.
The attack claimed the lives of Ensign Joshua Watson, Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Mohammed Haitham and Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Cameron Walters.
Editor’s note: Since the original publication of this story, flags across the nation were ordered to half staff Monday by the president through December 9 following the death of U.S. Senator Bob Dole. Flags are also at half staff on Tuesday due to Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Gunfire Exchanged Between Two People Inside Century Convenience Store
December 5, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says gunfire was exchanged between two people inside a Century convenience store Saturday night.
It happened about 5:55 p.m. at the Century Kwik Stop on North Century Boulevard, just south of Whataburger.
“A white male and a black male were inside the store and an argument ensued,” ECSO Sgt. Melanie Peterson told NorthEscambia.com. “The white male pulled a gun, the black male pulled a gun, and shots were fired between them. Neither one was hit.” She said the black male may have been a juvenile.
One of the individuals fled the scene, while the other remained behind to tell his side of the story to deputies. The store clerk was not involved and was not injured.
As of late Saturday night, Peterson said no arrests had been made.
The two individuals were reportedly less than 25 feet apart when the shots were fired.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Warm And Sunny Today, Chance Of Rain The Rest Of The Week
December 5, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday:Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
See Acres Of Christmas Lights, Take A Hayride And More For Free At Runamuck Ranch In Bratt (Photo Gallery)
December 4, 2021
UPDATE CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE — CLICK HERE.
The Runamuck Ranch in Bratt has tens of thousands of Christmas lights, and you are invited to stop by and see them for free. And see the goats in pajamas.
Skip and Kristy Geiser opened the Christmas display last year, and it’s even bigger this year.
“We love sharing this with the community,” Kristy said.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Friday night, children were running and giggling, stopping to stare in awe at the displays. A fire crackled in a fire pit, making it smell like Christmas. The horses were a favorite stop, but there were more “oohs and awes” over the goats in pajamas (pictured below).
Nestled on three or four acres in the woods off Rigby Road, the display is walk-through (not a drive-through). Admission and parking are free, but donations are accepted.
Visitors walk a short distance from the parking lot down a lighted path and cross a small foot bridge into the Christmas wonderland. It’s in an open, park-like setting with lots of lights, inflatables, and animated displays.
Skip was in the driver’s seat of the tractor for the old fashioned hayride down a lighted trail.
“It’s a lot of fun,” he said. “Sometimes the kids want to leave with the hay, but we have to let them know we leave it for the animals to eat.”
Concessions are available — hot cocoa, popcorn, cotton candy, hot tea, bottled water and more are mostly $1 each. A S’mores kit will set you back just $3. Only cash is accepted. There are picnic tables and lounge chairs, and propane patio heaters if it’s cold.
Runamuck Ranch is located at 4951 Rigby Road in Bratt (about 1.5 miles from Bratt Elementary). Take Still Road south off West Highway 4 turn left on Rigby Road and look for the signs. Don’t expect to see a lot of lights from the road; it’s a driveway back to the parking lot. (We found that Google Maps was a bit off on the location; click here for a map to the driveway.)
The lights festival is open Thursday-Saturday from 5:30 until 9 p.m. The gate closes at 8:30 p.m., and the last hayride is at 8:15 p.m.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Friday night at the Christmas lights festival at Runamuck Ranch in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Beulah Christmas Car Parade To Roll At 2 P.M. Saturday With Santa
December 4, 2021
The Second Annual Beulah Christmas Car Parade will begin at 2:00 Saturday afternoon.
Santa will be on his sleigh on the last float.
The parade will generally travel West Nine Mile Road between Tower Ridge Road and Beulah Road; Beulah Road between Nine Mile and Helms roads; Helms Road to Mobile Highway; Woodside Road, and Mobile Highway between Helms and West Nine Mile (see map).
Submitted image for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Warm Weekend; Watching For Possible Storms Next Week
December 4, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Areas of fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light east wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Christmas Parades Saturday Morning In Flomaton And Jay
December 4, 2021
The Flomaton Christmas Parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. A route change not crossing Sidney Manning Boulevard was announced earlier this week, but a decision has been made to return to the traditional parade route (click image above to enlarge).
The Jay Christmas Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday. It will be followed by the Joy in Jay Festival.