Flash Flood Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Afternoon
May 11, 2021
FLASH FLOOD WATCH in effect through Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy rainfall associated with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will occur across the area Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Training of thunderstorms could lead to prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, and may result in flash flooding of low lying and urban areas. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches may occur, with locally higher totals possible where heavy showers and thunderstorms train over the same area.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
FDOH Reports One New COVID-19 Death, 21 Additional Cases In Escambia
May 11, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
On Monday, the Florida Department of Health reported one new COVID-19 death and 21 additional cases in Escambia County.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 36,212 (+21)
Non-Florida residents: 3,682
Recovered: 33,721*
Total deaths: 691 (+1)
Long-term care facility deaths: 286
Current hospitalizations: 34
Number of tests reported last day: 245
Percent positive reported last day: 7.9%
Percent positive reported last week: 5.8%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 27,143 (+19)
Cantonment: 3,248 (+2)
Century: 1,179
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 494
McDavid: 212
Bellview: 58
Walnut Hill: 55
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 18,264 (+9)
Non-Florida residents: 252
Total deaths: 287
Long-term care facility deaths: 82
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 903*
Number of tests reported last day: 141
Percent positive reported last day: 4.7%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,710 (+2)
Navarre: 3,770
Gulf Breeze: 3,364 (+2)
Pace: 1,488 (+2)
Jay: 554 (+2)
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 2,72,102
Florida residents: 2,229,567
Deaths: 35,783
Hospitalizations: 92,125
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals. Escambia County is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Here’s What Is Behind A Critical Gas Shortage
May 10, 2021
Gas stations in the Escambia County area are experiencing a critical gas shortage due to a variety of factors, but the biggest single reason in the shutdown of the distribution terminal that serves much of the area.
The recently reported cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline is creating instability in the market. There’s is also a shortage of fuel truck drivers.
But the Escambia County area is experiencing major problems due to issues at the fuel terminal that serves the area, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
“FDACS was recently alerted to a potential disruption in the fuel supply impacting the Pensacola region,” Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said. “This specific disruption is due to a company servicing that area that is unable to meet EPA standards on federal gasoline requirements under the Clean Air Act, which must be met annually by May 1. Given the federal regulation of this issue, FDACS immediately contacted the EPA to ensure situational awareness and facilitate direct communication with industry operators. We continue to encourage the company to quickly resolve this issue and mitigate any impact on the community and residents.”
In addition, local operators tell NorthEscambia.com that panic buying is a problem, much like before an impending hurricane. And they say false social media rumors have made the situation worse.
Pictured: Drivers line up for gas Monday at the Speed Mart on Highway 29 at Tate School Road (above), the Circle K at Highway and East Kingsfield Road (below), and Murphy Oil at the Ensley Walmart (bottom). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely; Rain Chance Sticks Around Into Thursday
May 10, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 75. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Escambia Records 27 New COVID-19 Cases
May 10, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
The Florida Department of Health reported 27 additional COVID-19 cases in Escambia County on Sunday.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 36,191 (+27)
Non-Florida residents: 3,682
Recovered: 33,687*
Total deaths: 690
Long-term care facility deaths: 286
Current hospitalizations: 34
Number of tests reported last day: 224
Percent positive reported last day: 9.7%
Percent positive reported last week: 5.8%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 27,124 (+21)
Cantonment: 3,246 (+3)
Century: 1,179
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 494
McDavid: 212
Bellview: 58
Walnut Hill: 55
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 18,255 (+9)
Non-Florida residents: 249
Total deaths: 287
Long-term care facility deaths: 82
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 903*
Number of tests reported last day: 182
Percent positive reported last day: 4.7%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,708 (+2)
Navarre: 3,770 (+4)
Gulf Breeze: 3,362 (+2)
Pace: 1,486
Jay: 554 (+2)
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 2,269,806
Florida residents: 2,227,303
Deaths: 35,731
Hospitalizations: 92,086
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals. Escambia County is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
High Rain Chance Returns For Monday
May 9, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Another 27 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Escambia County
May 9, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
The Florida Department of Health reported 27 additional COVID-19 cases in Escambia County on Saturday.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 36,164 (+27)
Non-Florida residents: 3,679
Recovered: 33,662*
Total deaths: 690
Long-term care facility deaths: 286
Current hospitalizations: 34
Number of tests reported last day: 676
Percent positive reported last day: 3.9%
Percent positive reported last week: 6.6%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 27,103 (+23)
Cantonment: 3,243 (+2)
Century: 1,179 (+2)
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 494
McDavid: 212
Bellview: 58
Walnut Hill: 55
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 18,246 (+18)
Non-Florida residents: 249
Total deaths: 287
Long-term care facility deaths: 82
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 903*
Number of tests reported last day: 302
Percent positive reported last day: 5.9%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,706 (+7)
Navarre: 3,766 (+3)
Gulf Breeze: 3,360 (+3)
Pace: 1,486 (+6)
Jay: 552 (+1)
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 2,266,575
Florida residents: 2,224,148
Deaths: 35,700
Hospitalizations: 92,023
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals. Escambia County is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Tate FFA Alumni Rodeo Continues Saturday Night
May 8, 2021
The 30th Annual Tate FFA Alumni Foundation Rodeo continues Saturday night at 7:30 at the Escambia County Equestrian Center on Mobile Highway.
Tickets can now be purchased on GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/FL19840_1
Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 at the gate for children. Children age 5 and under will be admitted free.
Pictured: FridYa night at the 30th Annual Tate FFA Alumni Foundation Rodeo. Photos by Tammy Miller for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Great Saturday Night, More Sun On Sunday
May 8, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Escambia Reports 27 Additional COVID-19 Cases
May 8, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
The Florida Department of Health reported 27 additional COVID-19 cases in Escambia County on Friday.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 36,137 (+27)
Non-Florida residents: 3,679
Recovered: 33,620*
Total deaths: 690
Long-term care facility deaths: 286
Current hospitalizations: 34 (-2)
Number of tests reported last day: 715
Percent positive reported last day: 3.5%
Percent positive reported last week: 6.6%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 27,080 (+21)
Cantonment: 3,241 (+6)
Century: 1,177
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 494
McDavid: 212
Bellview: 58
Walnut Hill: 55
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 18,228 (+22)
Non-Florida residents: 249
Total deaths: 287
Long-term care facility deaths: 82
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 903*
Number of tests reported last day: 344
Percent positive reported last day: 6.3%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,699 (+12)
Navarre: 3,763 (+5)
Gulf Breeze: 3,360 (+3)
Pace: 1,480 (+1)
Jay: 551 (+1)
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 2,62,598
Florida residents: 2,220,240
Deaths: 35,635
Hospitalizations: 91,848
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals. Escambia County is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.