Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Through The Middle Of The Week
July 5, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 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 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Escambia Adds One Death, 200 New COVID-19 Cases Saturday; State Sets New One-Day Increase Record
July 4, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
Escambia County COVID-19 cases were up by 200 in the Saturday report from the the Florida Department of Health. Statewide, Florida set a new record for a one day increase of 11,458.
An additional death of a 79-year old man reported, bringing Escambia County’s fatalities to 47. He was not a long-term care facility resident.
Escambia County cases increased to 2,597, and Santa Rosa cases were up by 72 to 815.
Of the 1,339 test results returned on Friday, 11.9% were positive in Escambia County and 15.9 were positive from 380 tests in Santa Rosa County.
Of the 47 deaths in Escambia County, 36 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been nine deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 190,052 cases including 187,090 Florida residents. There have been 15,735 hospitalizations* and 3,702 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 — 2,597 (+200 since Friday)
Non-Florida residents — 388
Pensacola — 1,914 (+150)
Cantonment — 171 (+33)
Molino— 29 (+5)
Century — 14 (+1)
Bellview — 7
McDavid — 6
Walnut Hill — 3
Perdido Key — 3
Hospitalizations: 107* (+6)
Deaths — 47 (+1)
Male — 974
Female — 1,215
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 37
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 815 (+72 since Friday)
Non-Florida residents — 8
Milton — 341 (+26)
Navarre — 133 (+9)
Gulf Breeze — 162 (+18)
Pace — 89 (+10)
Jay — 19 (+2)
Hospitalizations — 40* (+2)
Deaths — 9
Male — 427
Female — 379
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 98
Median Age — 33
Florida cases:
Total cases — 190,052
Florida residents — 187,090
Deaths — 3,702
Hospitalizations — 15,491
*“Hospitalizations” 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.
Rain Is Likely Well Into Next Week
July 4, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night: A 50 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 91.
Another COVID-19 Death Reported In Escambia County, Cases Up By 157 In Friday Report
July 3, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST.
Escambia County COVID-19 cases were up by 157 in the Friday report from the the Florida Department of Health.
An additional death of a 90-year old long-term care facility resident was reported, bringing Escambia County’s fatalities to 46.
Escambia County cases increased to 2,397, and Santa Rosa cases were up by 67 to 743.
Of the 1,042 test results returned on Wednesday, 11.5% were positive in Escambia County and 14.63 were positive from 434 tests in Santa Rosa County.
Of the 46 deaths in Escambia County, 36 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been nine deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 175,594 cases including 175,718 Florida residents. There have been 15,491 hospitalizations* and 3,684 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 — 2,397 (+157 since Thursday)
Non-Florida residents — 388
Pensacola — 1,764 (+122)
Cantonment — 148 (+13)
Molino— 24 (+2)
Century — 13 (+1)
Bellview — 7
McDavid — 6
Walnut Hill — 3
Perdido Key — 3
Hospitalizations: 101* (+3)
Deaths — 46 (+1)
Male — 889
Female — 1,119
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 38
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 743 (+67 since ThurSday)
Non-Florida residents — 8
Milton — 315 (+18)
Navarre — 124 (+22)
Gulf Breeze — 144 (+11)
Pace — 79 (+7)
Jay — 17
Hospitalizations — 40* (+2)
Deaths — 9
Male — 395
Female — 339
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 98
Median Age — 34
Florida cases:
Total cases — 178,594
Florida residents — 175,718
Deaths — 3,684
Hospitalizations — 15,491
*“Hospitalizations” 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.
Most Area Fireworks Shows Canceled, Jay And Atmore Shows Still Planned
July 3, 2020
Most fireworks shows in the North Escambia area have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are shows planned for Friday night in Jay and Saturday night in Atmore, if the weather cooperates.
FLORIDA
Jay – The annual fireworks show in Jay is set for Friday night after dark at Bray Hendricks Park at 5259 Booker Lane. Attendees are asked to stay near their vehicles and practice social distancing. There is no reschedule date in the event of rain.
Century/Flomaton – The annual Century/Flomaton fireworks have been canceled.
Pensacola – The annual Sertoma fireworks have been canceled.
Pensacola - The annual Independence Day celebration fireworks and movie at Blue Wahoos Stadium have been postponed. A future date has not been announced.
Pensacola Beach – The Pensacola Beach 2020 Independence Day “Fireworks at the Beach” has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and threat of inclement weather. A rescheduled date has not been determined.
ALABAMA
Atmore – The annual free fireworks display will take place at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4 at Wind Creek on Highway 21 at I-65. The amphitheater will be closed.
Brewton/East Brewton - All activities and festivities have been canceled.
Century/Flomaton – The annual Century/Flomaton fireworks have been canceled.
Gulf Shores – The annual City of Gulf Shores Fourth of July fireworks have been canceled.
Pictured: A previous fireworks show in Jay. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Local Government Independence Day Closures, Trash Pick Up Information
July 3, 2020
Here is Independence Day closure information for Escambia County, ECUA and the Town of Century.
Escambia County
Below is a listing of Escambia County offices and departments closed Friday, July 3:
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - all departments including:
- West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
- Perdido Key Landfill
- Exceptions: ECAT administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 3 and buses and trolleys will run on a modified Independence Day schedule. ECAT will only operate Route 59X and Route 64 Beach Jumper. The Pensacola Beach Trolley will run from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Regular service will resume Monday, July 6.
ECUA
ECUA business offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 However, residential and commercial sanitation collections for ECUA customers in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties will be unaffected by the holiday and will be carried out as usual. Customers may contact ECUA Customer Service at (850 476-0480 for more information. ECUA offices, including customer service will re-open on Monday, July 6 at 8:30 am.
TOWN OF CENTURY
Town of Century offices will be closed Friday, July 3. Regularly scheduled drive-thru service hours will resume on Monday, July 6 at 7 a.m.
High Rain Chances Through The Weekend
July 3, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 90. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. High near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Blue Wahoos Postpone July 4th Movie And Fireworks Celebration
July 2, 2020
The Independence Day celebration at Blue Wahoos Stadium scheduled for Saturday, July 4 has been postponed due to public health concerns about COVID-19 cases in Escambia County and the state of Florida.
“The health and safety of our fans and staff always comes first,” team president Jonathan Griffith said. “The Fourth of July at the ballpark is a day our staff looks forward to each year and we know our fans do too. We’re very disappointed and this decision wasn’t made lightly. We surveyed every employee at the stadium and came to the collective agreement that, although we were confident in our enhanced safety protocols, this event simply would not be worth the risk to our community’s health. We look forward to rescheduling and celebrating Independence Day at the ballpark in the future.”
Fans with tickets to Saturday’s event can hold them and exchange them for a ticket to the rescheduled Independence Day celebration or request a refund by contacting the Blue Wahoos box office by email at Tickets@BlueWahoos.com or by phone at (850) 934-8444.
All additional events at the ballpark this week including stadium dining, trivia, and bingo have also been postponed.
The Sertoma 4 of July Fireworks Celebration in Pensacola and the Flomaton-Century show have also been canceled.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Thursday Report: Escambia COVID-19 Cases Up By 194; One Additional Death Reported
July 2, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
Escambia County COVID-19 cases were up by 194 in the Thursday report from the the Florida Department of Health.
A 45th death was also reported; the fatality was a long-term care facility resident.
Escambia County cases increased to 2,240. Santa Rosa cases were up by 59 to 676.
Of the 721 test results returned on Wednesday, 19.4% were positive in Escambia County and 15.2% were positive from 335 tests in Santa Rosa County.
Of the 45 deaths in Escambia County, 35 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been nine deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 169,106 cases including 166,303 Florida residents. There have been 15,150 hospitalizations* and 3,617 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 — 2,240 (+194 since Wednesday)
Non-Florida residents — 370
Pensacola — 1,642 (+156)
Cantonment — 135 (+14)
Molino— 22
Century — 12 (+1)
Bellview — 7 (+1)
McDavid — 6 (+1)
Walnut Hill — 3 (+2)
Perdido Key — 3 (+1)
Hospitalizations: 98* (+4)
Deaths — 45 (+1)
Male — 815
Female — 1,054
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 676 (+59 since Wednesday)
Non-Florida residents — 8
Milton — 297 (+27)
Navarre — 102 (+8)
Gulf Breeze — 133 (+11)
Pace — 72 (+6)
Jay — 17 (+4)
Residents: 129
Nonresidents — 1
Hospitalizations — 38* (+5)
Deaths — 9
Male — 363
Female — 304
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 98
Florida cases:
Total cases — 169,106
Florida residents — 166,303
Deaths — 3,617
Hospitalizations — 15,150
*“Hospitalizations” 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.
Only Three Adult ICU Beds Vacant In Escambia County; COVID-19 Hospitalizations Doubled In A Week
July 2, 2020
Only three adult ICU beds in Escambia County were available as of Wednesday night as data from the City of Pensacola showed that the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients has doubled in just a week.
On June 1, there were 13 COVID-19 patients in Escambia County hospitals. On June 18, there were 37, and by June 25 there were 36. On Wednesday, July 1, there were 77 COVID-19 patients in Escambia hospitals. Those numbers and those in the graphic above are actual hospitalizations by date; the numbers are not cumulative.
“One of the COVID-19 stats I’ve been paying most attention to when making decisions for our city is the number of hospitalizations each day between our three local hospitals,” Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson said. “…I don’t share this information to alarm anyone, but just to show that we are seeing a shift in the numbers and to encourage you to continue taking preventative action against COVID-19.”
There are 118 ICU beds in Escambia County with 115 (97.5%) of them full Wednesday night according to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA). All of the intensive care beds at Baptist Hospital and Select Specialty Hospital were occupied. There were two available at Ascension Sacred Heart and one at West Florida Hospital.
Two days prior, there were 16 ICU beds available in Escambia County hospitals.
There are an additional 16 pediatric ICU beds in the county, with 10 (62.5%) of them available.
It is important to note that not all of the ICU beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients. The numbers also include patients that have suffered trauma, had surgery and other critical medical issues.
Of the 1,014 hospital beds in Escambia, 330 or 24.55% were available Wednesday night, according to AHCA.
