Low Saturday Night Around 40
November 9, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Veterans Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind.
Monday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 45. Light northeast wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Blue Angels Air Show: What You Need To Know, With Schedule And Map
November 8, 2019
The Blue Angels homecoming air show is Friday and Saturday onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Gates open both days at 8 a.m. and admission and parking for all shows are free. Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged. Food and memorabilia will be available at numerous concession stands. Pets and coolers are not permitted. Security personnel and signs will direct spectators to parking areas near the show site.
Tentatively scheduled for both days will be extraordinary aerobatics by performers such as U.S. Navy Parachute Team “The Leap Frogs” and Rob Holland in his MXS-RH monoplane. Adam Baker will fly his Extra 330 to thrill the crowd and Matt Chapman will conduct aerobatics in the Embry Riddle. The show will also feature the world famous GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team, a flight squadron consisting of six vintage World War II aircraft. Chris Darnell will drive the world’s fastest jet powered truck “Shockwave” at more than 300 miles per hour and the AeroShell Aerobatic Team will perform tight, awe-inspiring formation aerial maneuvers.
There will also be a night show on Friday evening that will start at approximately 4 p.m. and end with a fireworks show. The Blue Angels will not be participating in the night air show. The Blue Angels will fly at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday as part of the day air shows.
Along with incredible flying demonstrations, dozens of military and civilian aircraft will be on display. These static displays will include a variety of aircraft ranging from the present-day, state-of-the-art fighters to aircraft from the 1930s.
A complete schedule of events and a show layout map are below. Click to enlarge.
Cooler Today, 30s For Tonight
November 8, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Veterans Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Playoffs Begin Tonight For Eight Area Teams
November 8, 2019
Eight North Escambia area teams are in the playoffs. Six of the teams are in Florida, and two are in Alabama.
FLORIDA
Region 1-1A Quarterfinals
Jay (4-6) at Northview (7-2)
It’s a rematch in Region 1-1A between the Northview Chiefs and the Jay Royals. Just last Friday night, Northview bat Jay 40-7. For more details on the matchup, the 1A brackets and rankings and more, click here for an earlier story.
Region 1-3A
Pensacola Catholic, ranked No. 1 in the region, has a bye Friday night and on November 15 will play the winner of Trinity Catholic vs. Trinity Christian.
Region 1-5A Quarterfinals
Baker County (6-4) at Pine Forest (7-2)
Region 1-6A Quarterfinals
New Smyrna Beach (7-3) at Escambia (10-0)
Washington (8-1) at Daytona Beach Mainland (5-4)
ALABAMA
3A – AHSAA
The defending state champion Flomaton Hurricanes (9-1) will open the first round of the 3A state football championship at home against Opp.
AA – AISA
The Escambia Academy Cougars will host Lakeside on Friday, November 8.
Pictured top: The Northview Chiefs defeated the Jay Royals on Friday, Nov. 1. Pictured below: The Flomaton Hurricanes defeated Escambia County High School on Sept. 27. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Rain Thursday; Turning Colder By Friday Night
November 7, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night: Showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Veterans Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Rain Thursday Before Turning Colder
November 6, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night: Showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Veterans Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Driver’s License Service, Vehicle Registration Event Today In Century
November 5, 2019
Mobile driver’s license and vehicle registration services are available Tuesday in Century.
Thee Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office will be in Century from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse at 7500 North Century Boulevard.
FLOW is a stand-alone mobile office with technology to provide most motorists’ needs. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver’s license, obtain a replacement driver’s license, conversion/reciprocation of out-of-state license, change a name or address on a current driver’s license or identification card, and get a first-time identification card. In addition to licensing services, the mobile unit also provides an opportunity to renew or replace a vehicle registration and apply, renew or replace disabled parking placards. Written and driving tests are not available from the FLOW unit.
Citizens can renew vehicle registrations up to three months and driver’s licenses up to 18 months in advance of expiration.
Citizens using the FLOW services are encouraged to visit EscambiaTaxCollector.com and click the “What Do I Bring” button for information on what is needed for these services. Staff from the tax collector’s office will be on hand to answer all FLOW service questions and questions concerning all other tax collector services such as property tax, business tax receipts, concealed weapons licensing, etc. Citizens also can drop off property tax payments (checks only).
Pictured: Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) provided motorist services such as driver’s license renewals in Century in early August. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Milder, Then A Chance Of Rain Later This Week
November 5, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Becoming A Bit Warmer
November 4, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
District 5 Commissioner Holding Town Hall Today
November 4, 2019
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will hold a public town hall today.
The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 4 at the Milestone Baptist Church.
The public is invited to the open forum style town hall meeting.
Pictured: Attendees at an August District 5 town hall meeting in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.