Share Your First Day Of School Photos
August 11, 2021
It’s a NorthEscambia.com tradition…share you first day of school photos with us! We are asking that you share your photos on this post on Facebook, or tag @NorthEscambia on Facebook.
Pictured: “First Day of School” sign at Jim Allen Elementary School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
FEMA Testing Alert System This Afternoon; Your Phone Will Likely Alarm
August 11, 2021
FEMA will conduct a nation test of the Emergency Alert System at about 1:20 p.m. local time.
The test will alert most smartphones, much like severe weather and child abduction alerts, if the user has opted in to receive test message.
The test will also go to televisions and radios.
Scattered Afternoon Showers And Storms On The First Day Of School
August 11, 2021
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Chance Of Rain For Wednesday, The First Day Of School In Escambia County
August 10, 2021
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Free Hepatitis A, COVID-19 Vaccinations Today In Century
August 10, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) will offer Hepatitis A and COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday in Century.
The vaccinations will be available from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Nadine McCaw Park (Roadside Park) on North Century Boulevard at Hecker Road.
The Hepatitis A vaccinations are no cost to any Florida resident 19-year old or older who is not knowingly pregnant. Anyone vaccinated will receive a $10 grocery voucher from FDOH-Escambia.
In addition, a limited number of Johnson & Johnson “one shot” COVID-19 vaccines will be available during the event.
Today Is The Last Day Of Florida’s Back To School Sales Tax Holiday
August 9, 2021
Today is the last day of Florida’s back to school sales tax holiday.
During the sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax, including certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and the first $1,000 of the sales price of personal computers and certain computer-related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.
For complete details from the Florida Department of Revenue, click or tap here.
Higher Humidity, Higher Chance Of Scattered Afternoon Storms For Monday
August 9, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Heat index readings around 105.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming light.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Heat index readings around 106.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming light.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Friday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lower 70s For Sunday Night
August 8, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming light.
Monday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Heat index readings around 107.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming light.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s.
Slight Chance Of Afternoon Showers And Thunderstorms This Weekend
August 7, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Summer Afternoon Showers Possible Through The Weekend
August 6, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.