Chance Of Rain Tonight, Turning Windy And Colder
February 21, 2026
A shift in weather is on the way as a breezy Saturday night brings showers and potentially a thunderstorm before clearing. Sunday and Monday will be sunny but notably cooler and windy, with overnight lows dipping into the mid-20s. A warming trend begins Tuesday, with temperatures climbing back into the 70s by mid-week as rain chances return for Thursday and Friday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Blood Drive Today At The Molino Library
February 21, 2026
The Big Red Bus will be at the Molino Library today, February 21 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. for a OneBlood blood drive.
Donors will receive a $20 eGift card and a long-sleeved t-shirt. Donors will also receive a wellness checkup including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. An ID is required.
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‘Amazing, Incredible’: Tate Theatre’s ‘Shrek’ Draws Rave Reviews
February 21, 2026
Amazing,” “Just incredible,” “Amazingly talented group of kids” — those are just a few of the ways our readers described the first two Tate Theatre performances of Shrek the Musical.
There are four more chances to see Shrek the Musical — Saturday, February 21, and February 26–28, at 7 p.m. nightly in the Tate High School Cafetorium.
Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door (cash only).
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Rain Possible Through Saturday Night; Cold Air Arriving Sunday
February 20, 2026
Expect a soggy start to the weekend as a front moves through the North Escambia area, bringing showers and potential thunderstorms through Saturday night. Temperatures will take a dramatic plunge following the rain; after enjoying highs in the low 80s, a strong north wind will usher in a much cooler air terminal, with daytime highs struggling to reach the 50s by Monday and overnight lows dipping into the 20s. Conditions will remain clear and crisp early next week before a gradual warming trend begins mid-week.
Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Warm 80s The Next Few Days, But A Winter Chill Will Return
February 19, 2026
A warm stretch is set to peak as temperatures climb into the lower 80s through Friday, but a significant shift is on the horizon. Gusty winds and increasing moisture will bring a round of showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday before a strong cold front arrives. By Sunday, conditions will turn sharply cooler and breezy, leading into a clear Monday with temperatures dropping below freezing.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Fake Spring? Warm Trend Continues With Highs Near 80
February 18, 2026
Wednesday through Friday will bring unseasonably warm temperatures nearing 80 degrees, though a persistent chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms will keep the area on guard through the start of the weekend. A shifting weather pattern on Saturday marks the arrival of a cold front, bringing likely rain before conditions clear significantly. By Sunday and into the start of next week, the region will see a return to bright sunshine and much cooler, seasonal air with overnight lows dipping near the freezing mark.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Warming Weather, 70s Today, Around 80 By Thursday
February 17, 2026
A stretch of unseasonably warm weather is on tap for the region, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 70s and lower 80s through Friday. However, the warmth comes with a persistent chance of rain as multiple systems move through. Showers become more likely by Thursday night, with a mix of rain and possible thunderstorms continuing through the weekend before a cooler, sunnier Monday arrives.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Warming Trend: Near 70 Today, About 80 By Friday
February 16, 2026
The North Escambia area will enjoy a warming trend this week, with temperatures climbing from the upper 60s on Monday to near 80 degrees by Friday. While the first half of the week remains dry and partly sunny, rain chances return after midnight Wednesday. A series of disturbances will bring a persistent 40 to 50 percent chance of showers and occasional thunderstorms from Thursday night through next Sunday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Washington’s Birthday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Most Local Government Offices Closed For Presidents Day
February 16, 2026
Most local government offices are closed on Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.
Escambia County
In observance of Presidents Day, the following Escambia County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16:
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (all departments)
- Escambia County Administration
- Escambia County Area Transit Administration
- Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare and Animal Shelter
- Escambia County Extension Office
- Escambia County Waste Services Administration
- West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (all offices)
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
- Escambia County Tax Collector
Perdido Landfill
- The Perdido Landfill will be open with regular hours Monday, Feb. 16.
ECAT Bus Schedule:
- ECAT will run regular bus and FlexTransit service Monday, Feb. 16. The UWF trolleys will also run regular service.
- ECAT customer service will be open Monday, Feb. 16.
Normal county operations will resume Tuesday, Feb. 17.
ECUA
ECUA business offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. However, residential and commercial sanitation collections will be unaffected by the holiday and will be carried out as usual.
Town of Century
Town of Century offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of the Presidents Day holiday
Gradual Clearing For Sunday
February 15, 2026
Once the rain clears out tonight, expect a beautiful Washington’s Birthday with mostly sunny skies and highs near 70. The mild trend continues through the work week, with temperatures climbing toward the 80-degree mark by Friday, though small rain chances return late in the week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light east wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.