Hurricane Dorian Winds Increase To 105 MPH
August 29, 2019
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Hurricane Dorian is forecast to be a major hurricane as it approaches the Florida east coast. With the 10 p.m. advisory, winds were up to 105 mph, which is Category 2 strength.
For the local area, it’s still not known what impacts Dorian will have, if any, early next week.
The latest information on Dorian is in the graphics on this page.
Sunny Skies, 90s, But Lower Humidity With A Light North Wind
August 29, 2019
For the latest of Dorian, click here. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Labor Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Dorian Becomes Hurricane, May Threaten Florida As Cat 3 Storm
August 28, 2019
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Dorian strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday afternoon near the U.S. Virgin Islands, and forecasters say it may be a major Category 3 storm by the weekend as it approaches the Florida east coast.
For the local area, it’s still not known what impacts Dorian will have, if any, early next week.
The latest information on Dorian is in the graphics on this page.
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High In The 90s Today, Flirting With The 60s Tonight
August 28, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Labor Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
High School Open House Events Are Tonight
August 27, 2019
Open house events will be held at Escambia County School District high schools at 6:00 tonight.
Parents will have an opportunity to meet their student’s teachers and learn more about their expectations for the class and course content.
At Northview High School, parents and students will begin in the library.
At Tate High School, parents will begin the evening in their child’s homeroom to obtain a schedule before attending each class for five minutes.
Dorian Continues On Path Toward Puerto Rico
August 27, 2019
Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to cross Puerto Rico Wednesday into Thursday. The cone of uncertainty shows Dorian approaching the Florida peninsula by weekend.
It is now yet known if Dorian will end up the Gulf of Mexico next week.
The latest information on Dorian is in the graphics on this page.
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More Showers, More Thunderstorms
August 27, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Labor Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
Pictured: A storm over the Perdido River as seen from Nokomis Road just west of Highway 97. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
More Rain Overnight Monday Into Tuesday
August 26, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Labor Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Here’s The Latest On Tropical Storm Dorian
August 26, 2019
Tropical Storm Dorian formed Saturday afternoon. It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the central Lesser Antilles on Tuesday.
There is plenty of uncertainty on the future path of Dorian. Any potential impacts in the U.S., if they occur, are still a week or more away.
The latest information on Dorian is in the graphics on this page.
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Rain To Begin The Week
August 25, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.