Alabama Congressman Byrne To Hold Atmore Town Hall On Monday
August 11, 2019
Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne will hold a town hall meeting in Atmore on Monday.
The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Atmore City Hall at 201 East Louisville Avenue. The meeting is open to the public.
Pictured: Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne during a previous town hall meeting in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Heat Advisory: Heat Index 112 Degrees Or Higher This Weekend; Scattered Storms
August 10, 2019
Temperatures will top out in the mid to upper 90s this weekend with the heat index soaring to 107-112, possibly as high as 115 degrees. Temperatures are forecast to only fall into the upper 70s at night, so there will not be much relief from the heat.
High heat and humidity cause the body to work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Stay indoors with air conditioning if at all possible over the next few days. Check on your neighbors and friends and family frequently if they do not have air conditioning. Outdoor plans this weekend? Make sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, and apply sunscreen regularly.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Mostly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Heat index readings around 113.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds up to 5 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Heat index readings around 109.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday: Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday: Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Heat Advisory Issued; Heat Index 107-115
August 9, 2019
A heat advisory has been issued through 7 p.m. Monday with the daytime heat index expected to be 107 t0 112 with some areas reaching 115.
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Heat exhaustion may set in if individuals are not adequately cooled or hydrated. Morning lows remaining above
78 degrees will add to the overall heat stress with little to no relief.
Residents should check on elderly friends and neighbors, and those without air conditioning.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Rest Of Today: Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Heat index readings around 109.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds up to 10 mph. Heat index readings around 108.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming light.
Sunday: Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Heat index readings around 109.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Monday: Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
Tuesday: Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Heat Index About 110 This Afternoon; Some Showers To Provide Relief
August 8, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 10. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Heat Index Around 105 Today; Afternoon Thunderstorms
August 7, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Pictured: Looking south at sunset Tuesday toward a thunderstorm over Molino. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Today Is The Final Day Of The Back To School Sales Tax Holiday
August 6, 2019
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Tuesday is the finaal day of Florida’s five-day Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.
During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including:
- Certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item
- Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item
- Computers and certain accessories selling for $1,000 or less per item
For a detailed list of items included, click here.
Summertime Pattern Scattered Showers
August 6, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Two Charged With Murder In Atmore Party Shooting That Claimed One Life, Injured Eight
August 5, 2019
Two Atmore men have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting incident that left one man dead and eight others injured at a party.
Michael Lashan Weaver Jr., 21, and Michael Bernard Pettway, 22, have each been charged with one count of murder for the death of Chirshawn Jermaine Westry.
About 2 a.m. on May 18, Atmore Police responded to a shots fired report in the 100 block of Martin Luther King Drive in Atmore. “The location was formally the Escambia County Middle School but had recently served as a community center for after school students,” according to Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks in a written statement.
Brooks said police arrived to hear gunshots around the property as they worked to assist the victims and restore order. Westry was found deceased in the building’s cafeteria.
The arrests have not closed the case as Atmore Police are continuing to investigate the eight injuries.
“They (Weaver and Pettway) are the only two charged right now. But we are continuing to investigate the other shootings in the case,” Brooks said.
Weaver and Pettway were being held in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton.
Weaver’s mugshot was not immediately available.
NorthEscambia.com photos.
Driver’s License Service, Vehicle Registration Event In Century On Tuesday
August 5, 2019
Mobile driver’s license and vehicle registration services will return to Century Tuesday, August 6 for a single day event.
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford has partnered with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to bring the Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office to 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: The Florida Licensing on Wheels mobile office in Century earlier this year. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Sunday High About 90, Afternoon Storms
August 4, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Pictured: Saturday’s North Escambia sunset. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.