COVID-19 Testing Available Wednesday And Friday In Cantonment
September 1, 2021
Community Health Northwest Florida will offer COVID-19 testing this week in Cantonment.
The drive-thru testing will be available at Cantonment Pediatrics from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday.
Community Health said that due to exceedingly high demand, the availability of rapid tests cannot be guaranteed at this time.
Cantonment Pediatrics is at 470 South Highway 29.
Lower Rain Chances Today, High Around 90
September 1, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Labor Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Ida Moving Away. Clearing Skies, Breezy At Times, A Few Scattered Showers
August 31, 2021
The remnants of Ida are moving away from the North Escambia area. It will remain breezy at times this afternoon with a few scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Labor Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Portion Of I-10 Westbound Closed In Santa Rosa Due To Fuel Spill
August 30, 2021
A portion of I-10 westbound is closed in Santa Rosa County due to a fuel spill
I-10 westbound in Santa Rosa County is closed from Exit 31 (Milton) to Exit 22 (Avalon Blvd) due to the fuel spill. Authorities say to seek an alternate route and use caution when approaching the area.
It is not known how long the closure will be in effect.
A vehicle traveling that part of the interstate was leaking diesel fuel causing slick conditions.
Need To Know: Monday Closures Due To Hurricane Ida
August 30, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE.
Here is a list of major closures due to Hurricane Ida. Keep checking back for updates. If you have a closure to share, email news@northescambia.com.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
- All public schools, UWF, PSC, and PCA are closed. More info…
- Escambia County offices will be closed Monday. Essential employees such as first responders and those contacted by their supervisors will be expected to maintain county operations
- Town of Century offices will be closed Monday.
- City of Pensacola office will be open an sanitation services will operate on a regular schedule.
- Courts in Escambia County will be closed Monday. Normal operations are anticipated to resume on Tuesday. Jurors summoned for the week in Escambia County should not report on Monday; but should plan to report on Tuesday at 8 a.m.
- Escambia County Property Appraiser’s offices will be closed due to weather Monday.
- Florida Department of Health in Escambia County — all clinics and services are closed for Monday and will reopen on Tuesday. Appointment can be rescheduled by calling (850) 595-6500.
- All Community Health Northwest Florida locations are closed Monday.
- Council on Aging of West Florida senior dining sites, including grab-and-go meals, are suspended Monday and will resume Tuesday. Meals on Wheels will be delivered as regularly scheduled Tuesday. The Retreat adult day care will also be closed Monday.
- Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller offices are closed Monday.
- ECAT bus service, UWF and Pensacola Beach trolley service are all suspended on Monday
- All West Florida Library locations will be closed on Monday.
- Veterans Administration clinics in Pensacola, Mobile and Biloxi are closed Monday.
- Pensacola airport will be open, but check with your airline for flight cancelations or delays.
- Gonzalez UMC Child Enrichment Center will be closed Monday.
- Child Development Centers and Youth Centers on NAS Pensacola and Corry Station will be closed Monday
- Gulf Islands National Seashore is closed Monday.
- NAS Pensacola West Gate is closed. Only essential personnel on base.
- The Child Development Centers and Youth Centers on NAS Pensacola and Corry Station will be closed Monday
- All Ensley Youth Sports Association practices are canceled for Monday, and the park will be closed.
- Ascension Sacred Heart’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is closed Monday.
SANTA ROSA
- All public schools are closed. More info…
- Santa Rosa County offices will be open normal hours on Monday.
- NOMI Health COVID-19 testing sites in Santa Rosa County will be closed until Tuesday.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, ALABAMA
All public schools are closed Monday. Escambia Academy and Atmore Christian School are also closed.
Rest Of Today: Storms, Wind, Possible Flash Flooding, Tornadoes Possible
August 30, 2021
There is a tornado watch, flash flood watch and wind advisory in effect for the North Escambia area.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with tornadoes until late afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Tonight: Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Tuesday: Showers and chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph decreasing to around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Friday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
All Escambia, Santa Rosa Schools Closed Monday
August 30, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE.
Most area schools will be closed on Monday due to Hurricane Ida concerns.
Escambia County, Florida
Superintendent Timothy A. Smith has announced that all schools and offices within the Escambia County School District (ECSD) will close Monday, August 30, 2021, due to Hurricane Ida. The cancellation of regular school district operations includes all extracurricular activities. Currently, the school district plans to reopen on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. This decision is based on current recommendations from the Escambia Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
- Gonzalez UMC Child Enrichment Center will be closed Monday
Pensacola Christian
Pensacola Christian Academy classes and all activities are canceled for Monday, August 30, because of potential winds and flash flooding from Hurricane Ida. School is currently scheduled to resume on Tuesday. Pensacola Christian College has not yet started fall semester classes.
Pensacola State
UPDATE – All locations of Pensacola State College will be closed Monday, August 30, and will reopen on Tuesday for regular hours. This includes all classes, events, campus activities and online courses. Essential employees such as public safety and those contacted by their supervisors will be asked to report to work.
University of West Florida
UPDATE – All UWF locations, including the Pensacola campus, UWF Emerald Coast and UWF Historic Trust, will close Sunday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. and will remain closed through Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 4:59 a.m. This includes all classes, events, campus activities and online courses. Normal University operations, classes, events and campus activities will resume Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 5 a.m.
Santa Rosa County
All Santa Rosa County District Schools will be closed Mon., Aug. 30, to include all after-school activities. School and after-school activities are expected to resume Tues., Aug. 31 as usual and a confirmation will be sent by Monday at 5 p.m.
Escambia County, Alabama
All Escambia County Alabama Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow due to the potential for hazardous conditions caused by Hurricane Ida.
“We feel it is in the best interest of all to close all schools tomorrow, Monday, August 30, 2021. We do plan for all Escambia County Alabama Schools and offices to be open effective Tuesday, August 31, 2021. We encourage you to monitor for weather reports and local information, and take caution to be safe,” Superintendent John Knott said.
Escambia Academy and Atmore Christian School will also be closed.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Here’s What Ida Is Doing Today
August 30, 2021
Category 4 Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph and a minimum central pressure of 930 mb (27.46 inches). Landfall was about 15 miles southwest of Grand Isle.
What remains of Ida continues inland into Mississippi Monday.
The latest information is in the graphics on this page.
Major Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall In Louisiana; Flooding, Winds, Tornadoes Possible Locally
August 29, 2021
UPDATE: Major Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph and a minimum central pressure of 930 mb (27.46 inches). That is about 15 miles southwest of Grand Isle.
In North Escambia, there is a tornado watch, flash flood watch and a high wind advisory in effect.
- High threat for heavy rain leading to flash flooding that will persist through Tuesday
- Dangerous surf and a high risk of rip currents continues through early next week
- Tropical storm force winds, especially in gusts, are through Monday across southeast Mississippi and coastal Alabama
- Tornado threat will increase across far southeast Mississippi, coastal Alabama, and the western Florida Panhandle. This threat will spread further inland and persist through Monday.
- Life-threatening storm surge of 3-5 feet is expected across coastal Alabama, including Mobile Bay
The latest details are in the graphics on the page.
Need Free Sand For Hurricane Ida Prep? Here’s Where To Find It
August 29, 2021
Escambia County is offering free sand for residents living in flood-prone areas in advance of possible heavy tropical rain due to Hurricane Ida. The sand is available on a first come, first served basis at the following locations:
- John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road
- Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
- Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 Highway 4, Bratt
- Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway
- Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297A
- Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
- Ferry Pass Middle School -available on northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street
- Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels. Sandbags are usually available for purchase at home improvement and hardware stores.
Pictured: Sand at Travis M. Nelson Park in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
