Rain And Thunderstorms
August 24, 2020
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 87. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday: 63 New COVID-19 Positives, No Deaths In Escambia, Santa Rosa
August 24, 2020
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There were 61 new COVID-19 positives and no deaths reported in the two county region on Monday, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Escambia County cases increased by 42 to 10,832. An additional 19 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,462.
Of the 689 tests results returned on Sunday in Escambia County, 5% were positive, and 7.3% were positive from 216 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 8.2%.
There were 137 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Sunday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 171 deaths in Escambia County, 84 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 54 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and nine in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 602,829 cases including 596,511 Florida residents. There have been 36,596 hospitalizations* and 10,325 deaths. 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 cases:
Total cases — 10,832 (+42 since Saturday)
Non-Florida residents — 967
Pensacola —7,920 (+34)
Century — 899
—-including 763 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 750 (+2)
Molino— 121
McDavid — 62
Walnut Hill — 15
Bellview — 11
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — + (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 137 (-8)
Deaths — 171
Male — 4,791
Female — 4,979
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,462 (+19 since Saturday)
Non-Florida residents — 39
Milton — 2,440 (+7)
Gulf Breeze — 647 (+3)
Navarre — 547 (+2)
Pace — 340
Jay — 121 (+2)
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 245*
Deaths — 54
Male — 2,501
Female — 1,914
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40
Florida cases:
Total cases — 602,289
Florida residents — 596,511
Deaths — 10,397
Hospitalizations — 36,468*
*“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. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently 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.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
No Deaths, 63 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Escambia, Santa Rosa On Sunday
August 23, 2020
There were 63 new COVID-19 positives and no deaths reported in the two county region on Sunday, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Escambia County cases increased by 38 to 10,790. An additional 25 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,443.
Of the 585 tests results returned on Saturday in Escambia County, 5.3% were positive, and 9.4% were positive from 242 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 8.2%.
There were 145 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Saturday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 171 deaths in Escambia County, 84 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 54 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and nine in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 600,571 cases including 594,287 Florida residents. There have been 36,468 hospitalizations* and 10,325 deaths. 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 cases:
Total cases — 10,790 (+38 since Saturday)
Non-Florida residents — 961
Pensacola —7,886 (+23)
Century — 899
—-including 761 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 748 (+4)
Molino— 121
McDavid — 62 (+1)
Walnut Hill — 15
Bellview — 11
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — + (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 145 (-5)
Deaths — 171
Male — 4,774
Female — 4,959
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,443 (+25 since Saturday)
Non-Florida residents — 39
Milton — 2,433 (+9)
Gulf Breeze — 644
Navarre — 545 (+7)
Pace — 340 (+3)
Jay — 119
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 245*
Deaths — 54
Male — 2,491
Female — 1,906
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40
Florida cases:
Total cases — 600,571
Florida residents — 594,287
Deaths — 10,325
Hospitalizations — 36,468*
*“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. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently 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.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Marco Upgraded To A Hurricane As It Moves Toward The Northern Gulf Coast
August 23, 2020
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Marco and Laura continue on their path toward the northern Gulf Coast.
While the impact from both storms does not appear major for the local area, residents are encouraged to monitor the path of both storms and remain prepared. We will have updates throughout the day, so check back often.
The latest specific information on both storms is the graphics on this page.
Showers And Thunderstorms For Sunday
August 23, 2020
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Tropical storm conditions possible. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Escambia County Schools Will Be Fully Operational On Monday
August 23, 2020
Public schools in Escambia County will be fully operational on Monday and won’t be directly impacted by tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico.
“All Escambia County public schools and offices will be operating on a regular schedule for Traditional (face-to-face instruction), as well as Remote and Virtual instruction on Monday, August 24, 2020,” Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. “Current projections for (Hurricane) Marco indicate that our area will be fortunate, receiving rain and some wind.:
He said the school district will continue to monitor Marco and Laura along with Escambia County Emergency Management.
Any changes will be announced by school messengers calls and on NorthEscambia.com
One New Death, 101 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Saturday In Two County Area
August 22, 2020
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There was one additional death reported in Santa Rosa County and 101 new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday in the two county area, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The Santa Rosa County death was a 68-year old male that was not a long-term care facility resident.
Escambia County cases increased by 68 to 10,752. An additional 33 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,418.
Of the 909 tests results returned on Friday in Escambia County, 6.5% were positive, and 8.8% were positive from 415 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 10.6%.
There were 150 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Friday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 171 deaths in Escambia County, 84 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 54 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and nine in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 597,597 cases including 591,283 Florida residents. There have been 36,329 hospitalizations* and 10,274 deaths. 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 cases:
Total cases — 10,752 (+68 since Friday)
Non-Florida residents — 956
Pensacola —7,863 (+56)
Century — 899 (+2)
—-including 761 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 744 (+3)
Molino— 121
McDavid — 61 (+2)
Walnut Hill — 15
Bellview — 11
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — + (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 150 (-2)
Deaths — 171
Male — 4,758
Female — 4,940
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,418 (+33 since Friday)
Non-Florida residents — 39
Milton — 2,424 (+22)
Gulf Breeze — 644 (+2)
Navarre — 538 (+7)
Pace — 337
Jay — 119
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 244*
Deaths — 54 (+1)
Male — 2,482
Female — 1,890
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40
Florida cases:
Total cases — 597,597
Florida residents — 591,283
Deaths — 10,274
Hospitalizations — 36,329*
*“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. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently 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.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Tropical Storm Watch Issued Along Alabama Coast As Marco Forecast Moves East
August 22, 2020
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The path of Marco has changed in the latest forecast.
A tropical storm watch is now in effect from the Mississippi/Alabama border eastward to the Alabama/Florida border. A hurricane watch has been issued from Intracoastal City Louisiana eastward to the Mississippi/Alabama border, including cities like New Orleans and Biloxi.
The forecast track (graphic below) for Marco has shifted more to the east. It is expected to make landfall in southern Louisiana on Monday. The cone of uncertainty, which currently includes Mobile and Baldwin counties, is still subject to change.
Laura continues to move toward the Gulf and a Wednesday landfall is looking likely and is currently forecast for southern Louisiana,
This weekend is a good time to prepare and make sure you have needed supplies.
You also need to figure out if your plans changed at all due to the ongoing pandemic (Things to think about – Were you planning to shelter at a friends house? Were you planning to evacuate with extended family? Were you planning to go to a shelter? Have any of your answers to those questions changed due to the pandemic?).
The latest specific information on both tropical storms is the graphics on this page.
Chance Of Afternoon Showers And Thunderstorms Today
August 22, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 85. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
One New Death, 89 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Friday In Escambia County
August 21, 2020
There was one additional death and 89 new COVID-19 cases reported Friday in Escambia County, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County death was a 76-year old female that was not a long-term care facility resident.
Escambia County cases increased to 10,684. An additional 44 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,385.
Of the 941 tests results returned on Thursday in Escambia County, 7.8% were positive, and 11.3% were positive from 360 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 10.6%.
There were 152 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Thursday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 171 deaths in Escambia County, 84 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 50 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and nine in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 593,286 cases including 587,023 Florida residents. There have been 35,997 hospitalizations* and 10,168 deaths. 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 cases:
Total cases — 10,684 (+89 since Thursday)
Non-Florida residents — 943
Pensacola —7,807 (+65)
Century — 894 (+5)
—-including 761 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 741 (+6)
Molino— 121 (+2)
McDavid — 58
Walnut Hill — 15
Bellview — 11
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 152 (-9)
Deaths — 171 (+1)
Male — 4,722
Female — 4,907
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,385 (+44 since Thursday)
Non-Florida residents — 39
Milton — 2,402 (+27)
Gulf Breeze — 642 (+6)
Navarre — 531 (+5)
Pace — 337 (+4)
Jay — 115
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 241*
Deaths — 53
Male — 2,470
Female — 1,869
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40
Florida cases:
Total cases — 593,286
Florida residents — 587,023
Deaths — 10,168
Hospitalizations — 35,997*
*“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. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently 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.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.