Sunny With High In The Upper 60s Today, Low In The 40s Tonight

April 15, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.

Fourth COVID-19 Death In Escambia County, Local Long-Term Care Cases Jump To 43

April 14, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE.

A fourth COVID-19 death was confirmed Tuesday in Escambia County.

The death was an 81-year old male that, according to the Florida Department of Health report, died on April 6 but his death was not verified as COVID-19 related until Tuesday, April 13. He had an no travel history, but did have contact with a known case.

There are now 247 total COVID cases in Escambia County and 115 in Santa Rosa County.  Santa Rosa has had four fatalities, including one reported Sunday.

The number of Escambia County cases in residents or staff of long-term care facilities increased to 43.

Statewide, there were 21,628 cases including 20,984 Florida residents. There have been 3,050 hospitalizations and 571 deaths.

Escambia County cases:

  • Total cases — 247 (+6 since Monday)
  • Long-term care cases — 39
  • Pensacola — 188
  • Cantonment — 28
  • Bellview — 6
  • Perdido Key — 1
  • McDavid/Walnut Hill — 2
  • Molino – 1
  • Century — 1
  • Residents: 228
  • Nonresidents — 18
  • Hospitalizations:  21
  • Deaths — 4
  • Male — 110
  • Female — 117
  • Youngest — 2
  • Oldest — 95

Santa Rosa County cases:

  • Total cases — 114 (+1 since Monday)
  • *the total cases decreased by one between the morning and evening report Tuesday
  • Long-term care cases — 1
  • Milton — 61
  • Navarre — 28
  • Gulf Breeze — 14
  • Pace — 9
  • Jay — 2
  • Residents: 105
  • Nonresidents — 0
  • Hospitalizations — 15
  • Deaths — 4
  • Male — 79
  • Female — 35
  • Youngest — 2 months
  • Oldest — 88

Florida cases:

  • Total cases — 21.628
  • Florida residents — 20,984
  • Deaths — 571
  • Hospitalizations — 3,050

Escambia County (AL) Now Reporting 10 COVID-19 Cases

April 14, 2020

Ten COVID-19 cases have now been confirmed in Escambia County, Alabama, according to the latest data release Monday from the Alabama Department of Health, up from three cases late last week.

ADH is reporting 175 total COVID-19 tests have been performed in Escambia County.

The Alabama Department of Health reported 3,803 total cases in the state.

Sunny And 70s Kind Of Spring Days

April 14, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Long-Term Care COVID-19 Cases Up To 39 In Escambia County; Total Cases Up By 17 Monday

April 13, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Escambia County long-term care facility residents or staff increased by 10 on Monday to a total of 39, while the number of cases across the county were up by 17, according to the evening report from the Florida Department of Health.

There are now 241 total COVID cases in Escambia County and 113 in Santa Rosa County.. Escambia County has recorded three deaths; Santa Rosa has had four fatalities, including one reported Sunday.

Statewide, there were 21,019 cases including 20,394 Florida residents. There have been 2,841 hospitalizations and 499 deaths.

Escambia County cases:

  • Total cases — 241 (+17 since Sunday)
  • Long-term care cases — 39
  • Pensacola — 175
  • Cantonment — 28
  • Bellview — 6
  • Perdido Key — 1
  • McDavid/Walnut Hill — 2
  • Molino – 1
  • Century — 1
  • Residents: 206
  • Nonresidents — 18
  • Hospitalizations:  19
  • Deaths — 3
  • Youngest — 2
  • Oldest — 95

Santa Rosa County cases:

  • Total cases — 113 (+4 since Sunday)
  • Long-term care cases — 1
  • Milton — 60
  • Navarre — 28
  • Gulf Breeze — 14
  • Pace — 9
  • Jay — 2
  • Residents: 105
  • Nonresidents — 0
  • Hospitalizations — 15
  • Deaths — 4
  • Youngest — 2 months
  • Oldest — 88

Florida cases:

  • Total cases — 21.019
  • Florida residents — 20,394
  • Deaths — 499
  • Hospitalizations — 2,841

Donations Accepted Monday For Tuesday Food Distribution At Carver Park In Cantonment

April 13, 2020

For the fifth week, the Cantonment Improvement Committee will provide free meals to kids in their community on Tuesday.

Donations can be dropped off at 3 p.m. on Monday at Carver Park.

Meals will be distributed grab-and-go style on Tuesday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street in Cantonment. To receive food, remain in your vehicle, line up facing north on Webb Street and the food will be delivered to your vehicle. Children must be present.

Last week, meals were distributed to 252 young people

Clear With A Low In The 50s Tonight, Rain Again By Tuesday Night

April 13, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Fourth COVID-19 Death Reported In Santa Rosa County; Two-County Cases Increase By 17 Sunday

April 12, 2020

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THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE.

The Florida Department of Health reported an 84-year old man became the fourth coronavirus death in Santa Rosa County on Sunday, as cases in Escambia and Santa Rosa increased by 17.

There are now 224 total COVID cases in Escambia County. The number of cases in Santa Rosa County increased Sunday to 109. Escambia County has recorded three deaths.

The number of coronavirus cases in residents or staff of long-term care facilities increase by one Sunday in Escambia County to 29.

Statewide, there were 19,895 cases including 19,337 Florida residents. There have been 2,6672 hospitalizations and 461 deaths.

Escambia County cases:

  • Total cases — 224 (+14 since Saturday)
  • Long-term care cases — 27
  • Pensacola — 167
  • Cantonment — 27
  • Bellview — 6
  • Perdido Key — 1
  • McDavid/Walnut Hill — 2
  • Molino – 1
  • Century — 1
  • Residents: 206
  • Nonresidents — 18
  • Hospitalizations:  17
  • Deaths — 3
  • Youngest: 2
  • Oldest: 95

Santa Rosa County cases:

  • Total cases — 109 (+3 since Saturday)
  • Long-term care cases — 1
  • Milton — 57
  • Navarre — 27
  • Gulf Breeze — 14
  • Pace — 9
  • Jay — 1
  • Residents: 105
  • Nonresidents — 0
  • Hospitalizations — 15
  • Deaths — 4
  • Youngest — 2 months
  • Oldest — 88

Florida cases:

  • Total cases — 19,895
  • Florida residents — 19,337
  • Deaths — 461
  • Hospitalizations — 2,672

Sunny Saturday, Severe Storms Likely On Sunday

April 11, 2020

Confidence continues to increase regarding the likelihood of a severe weather outbreak Easter Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile.

The entire North Escambia area has an enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk of severe weather. The greatest threats are possible strong long-track tornadoes, damaging winds of 70 mph and quarter size or larger hail.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 83. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 65. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the evening.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 83. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 65. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Escambia COVID-19 Cases Top 200; Third Death Reported In Santa Rosa

April 10, 2020

THIS STORY IS  OUTDATED. CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW REPORT.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Escambia County topped 200 Friday afternoon, and a third death was reported in Santa Rosa County.

FDOH reported 204 total COVID cases in Escambia County. Of those, 186 are local residents. The number of cases in Santa Rosa County increased  to 105. Escambia County has had three fatalities, and a Santa Rosa County is now up to three deaths. A 69-year old male died; he had previous with known case but no travel history

The number of coronavirus cases in residents or staff of long-term care facilities increased to 26 in Escambia County.

Statewide, there were 17,968 cases including 17,448 Florida residents. There have been 2,496 hospitalizations and 419 deaths.

Escambia County cases:

  • Total cases — 204 (+11 since Thursday)
  • Long-term care cases — 26
  • Pensacola — 149
  • Cantonment — 26
  • Bellview — 6
  • Perdido Key — 1
  • McDavid/Walnut Hill — 2
  • Molino – 1
  • Century — 1
  • Residents: 186
  • Nonresidents — 16
  • Hospitalizations:  17
  • Deaths — 3
  • Men — 98
  • Women — 103
  • Youngest: 2
  • Oldest: 95

Santa Rosa County cases:

  • Total cases — 105 (+ 8since Thursday)
  • Long-term care cases — 1
  • Milton — 55
  • Navarre — 27
  • Gulf Breeze — 13
  • Pace — 9
  • Jay — 1
  • Residents: 105
  • Nonresidents — 0
  • Hospitalizations — 13
  • Deaths — 3
  • Men — 73
  • Women — 30
  • Youngest — 2 months
  • Oldest — 84

Florida cases:

  • Total cases — 17,531
  • Florida residents — 16,018
  • Deaths — 390
  • Hospitalizations — 2,360

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