Rain Moves In Thursday Afternoon
November 13, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Tips To Beat The Cold Snap, Lower Energy Costs And Stay Warm
November 13, 2019
With our early season cold snap, Gulf Power is offered tips to save money on your energy bill and stay warm:
- Set your thermostat at a constant temperature. Almost half of the energy in your home goes to heating and cooling. In the winter, set it at 68 degrees and leave it. For every degree above 68 that you set your thermostat, you’ll pay 10 percent more in heating costs.
- Find and seal leaks so cold air can’t sneak in through doors, walls or a poorly insulated attic. Make sure there are no tiny holes in your ducts that could cause your heater to work harder. Install weather stripping or caulking around doors and windows. Increase attic insulation to save 30 percent on cooling and heating costs.
- Reverse the setting on your ceiling fan to push warmer air down to the floor level.
- Maintain your heating system so it runs more efficiently. Change or clean your air filter monthly since dirty filters restrict airflow and reduce efficiency. Check out available incentives from Gulf Power’s Heating and Cooling page.
- Use an electric blanket or heated mattress cover. These are more economical than heating the entire house. To prevent a fire hazard, avoid using ones that are older than 10 years. Don’t run cords under your mattress. More safety tips.
- Use the sun to heat your home by opening draperies and blinds on the sunny side of your house. Close them on the shaded side of your house and at night.
- Get a free Energy Checkup, one of the easiest ways you can identify measures to conserve energy. You can access a free online checkup from anywhere at any time on a laptop, tablet or mobile device, or you can schedule an in-home energy checkup. The checkup provides a report that’s personalized for you, based on your home’s actual energy use and can be accessed whenever you want to look for ways to save money and energy.
- Use portable electric heaters only in small areas. Buy newer models that are thermostatically controlled and carry the UL label.
Need help paying your power bill? These agencies can help:
Pensacola
- United Way referral line, call 2-1-1 from any phone.
- United Ministries (only provides assistance to families w/children) 257 E Lee St., Pensacola, (850) 433-2333
- Catholic Social Services, 222 E Government St., Pensacola, (850) 436-6425
- Community Action Program (Tuesdays 8:15-9:15 am), 1308 W Garden St., Pensacola, (850) 607-2088
- Salvation Army, 1501 North Q St., Pensacola, (850) 432-1501
- First Baptist Church, (850) 438-8907
- Olive Baptist Church, (850) 473-4466
Funeral Services Held For Fire Chief Dwain Bradshaw
November 12, 2019
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Funeral services will held Tuesday for Escambia Fire Rescue District Chief Dwain Bradshaw.
Bradshaw, 41, lost his life last week in the line of duty on scene of a fatal crash on the Muscogee Bridge. He was a volunteer district chief at the Bellview Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, volunteer assistant district chief for the Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, a career firefighter for NAS Pensacola, and an Air Force veteran.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Nine Mile Road, followed by a procession to Pensacola Memorial Gardens for a graveside service.
NorthEscambia.com will have complete coverage and photos upcoming.
Pictured: A portion of the 6.5 mile funeral procession for Dwain Bradshaw Tuesday afternoon along Nine Mile Road near Palafox Street. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Governor Orders Flags At Half-Staff For Escambia District Chief Bradshaw
November 12, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff until sunset Tuesday in Escambia County in honor of Escambia Fire Rescue District Chief Dwain Bradshaw. He passed away last week after being struck by a vehicle while on a call on the Muscogee Bridge.
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Pictured below: The flag at half-staff Tuesday morning at the Beulah Fire Station. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Big Chill: Freeze Warning, Wind Advisory; Temperatures Falling All Day
November 12, 2019
There is a freeze warning and a wind advisory in effect.
Overnight, temperatures will fall to record or near-record lows in the mid to upper 20s. Inland locations will experience temperatures below freezing for nearly 14-15 hours. In addition to the unseasonably cold temperatures, wind chill (this is a measure of how cold people and animals feel outside) will plunge into the teens to low 20s inland by Wednesday morning.
Here is the official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Fire Chief Funeral Today; Traffic Delays Expected
November 12, 2019
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Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Chief Dwain Bradshaw, who lost his life last week on a fatal wreck call. Traffic will be delayed or stopped for hours due to the memorial procession.
The community is invited to pay their respects Bradshaw on Tuesday when he will be honored with a service and memorial procession before being laid to rest.
Bradshaw, age 41, a Volunteer District Chief at Escambia County Fire Rescue Station #1 in Bellview and Volunteer Assistant District Chief for ECFR Station #2 in Beulah, was killed Nov. 6 while on scene at a multi-vehicle accident on the Muscogee Bridge.
Tuesday’s procession will begin immediately following the funeral service, which is at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Members of Escambia County Fire Rescue will be joined by firefighters, law enforcement, service members and first responders from the local area and across the region to pay tribute to Chief Bradshaw.
Those wanting to pay their respects along the route are asked to please follow these safety rules:
- Procession route will begin at Hillcrest Baptist Church proceeding West on Nine Mile Road to South Pine Forest Road ending at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
- Do not set up on Hillcrest Baptist Church property or block entrances and exits.
- Anyone near the route, please be aware traffic will potentially be stopped and delayed approximately 45-60 minutes. Procession traffic may impact the funeral route from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.You may want to avoid the area altogether.
- All exit ramps from I-10 at Exit 7 for Pine Forest Road will be temporarily closed during the procession.
- Always follow direction of law enforcement.
- Drivers are asked to be patient as the route will be temporarily blocked for the procession.
- For people paying respects, please stay away from roads edge and look both ways before crossing any road.
- Please dress appropriately for weather conditions. Winds could be 20-25 miles an hour with temperatures dropping throughout the day.
- Personal aircraft or drones will not be allowed in the airspace around Pensacola Memorial Gardens during services.
Services for Chief Bradshaw are scheduled as follows:
- Visitation: 10-11 a.m.
Hillcrest Baptist Church
800 E. Nine Mile Road - Funeral services: 11 a.m.
Hillcrest Baptist Church
800 E. Nine Mile Road- General public attending the funeral, but not part of the procession must park at the John R. Jones complex. ECAT will transport attendees to and from the services.
- Grave site: Immediately following funeral services
Pensacola Memorial Gardens
7433 Pine Forest Road
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, those interested in donating to the Bradshaw family may do so through the Chief Dwain Bradshaw Memorial Fund GoFundMe. All donations will be given to the family.
Complete Funeral Details Released For Fire Chief Dwain Bradshaw (Includes Funeral Service, Route, Traffic Info)
November 11, 2019
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Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Chief Dwain Bradshaw, who lost his life last week on a fatal wreck call.
Bradshaw is survived by his wife, two children and numerous other relatives. To read the complete obituary, click here.
The community is invited to pay their respects Bradshaw on Tuesday when he will be honored with a service and memorial procession before being laid to rest.
Bradshaw, age 41, a Volunteer District Chief at Escambia County Fire Rescue Station #1 in Bellview and Volunteer Assistant District Chief for ECFR Station #2 in Beulah, was killed Nov. 6 while on scene at a multi-vehicle accident on the Muscogee Bridge.
Tuesday’s procession will begin immediately following the funeral service, which is at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Members of Escambia County Fire Rescue will be joined by firefighters, law enforcement, service members and first responders from the local area and across the region to pay tribute to Chief Bradshaw.
Those wanting to pay their respects along the route are asked to please follow these safety rules:
- Procession route will begin at Hillcrest Baptist Church proceeding West on Nine Mile Road to South Pine Forest Road ending at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
- Do not set up on Hillcrest Baptist Church property or block entrances and exits.
- Anyone near the route, please be aware traffic will potentially be stopped and delayed approximately 45-60 minutes. Procession traffic may impact the funeral route from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.You may want to avoid the area altogether.
- All exit ramps from I-10 at Exit 7 for Pine Forest Road will be temporarily closed during the procession.
- Always follow direction of law enforcement.
- Drivers are asked to be patient as the route will be temporarily blocked for the procession.
- For people paying respects, please stay away from roads edge and look both ways before crossing any road.
- Please dress appropriately for weather conditions. Winds could be 20-25 miles an hour with temperatures dropping throughout the day.
- Personal aircraft or drones will not be allowed in the airspace around Pensacola Memorial Gardens during services.
Services for Chief Bradshaw are scheduled as follows:
- Visitation: 10-11 a.m.
Hillcrest Baptist Church
800 E. Nine Mile Road - Funeral services: 11 a.m.
Hillcrest Baptist Church
800 E. Nine Mile Road- General public attending the funeral, but not part of the procession must park at the John R. Jones complex. ECAT will transport attendees to and from the services.
- Grave site: Immediately following funeral services
Pensacola Memorial Gardens
7433 Pine Forest Road
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, those interested in donating to the Bradshaw family may do so through the Chief Dwain Bradshaw Memorial Fund GoFundMe. All donations will be given to the family.
Happy Veterans Day. Thanks For Your Service.
November 11, 2019
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service.
Pictured with a Veterans Day thank you are are kindergarten students at Beulah Elementary School.
Pictured top: Leigh Beck’s kindergarten class at Beulah Elementary School. Pictured below: Shelly Mitchell’s kindergarten class. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain Tonight; Freeze Warning And Wind Advisory Issued For Tuesday
November 11, 2019
There is a freeze warning in effect from 6 p.m. for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with temperatures plunging into the 20s across the North Escambia area. A wind advisory is also in effect for Tuesday.
North winds of 10-20 mph gusting to 30 mph will push the wind chill into the teens.
Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 9am. Temperature falling to around 41 by 9am. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Partly Sunny Monday, A Day Of Rain, Then Freezing Temps
November 10, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Veterans Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 41. Light and variable wind becoming north 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 48. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.