Turning Colder Tonight
April 14, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
One More Show Of “All’s Well In Roswell” Saturday Night At Tate High School
April 13, 2019
One final performance of “All’s Well in Roswell” will be presented Saturday night by the Tate High School Drama Department.
The comedy is about the “events” surrounding the claim that a UFO with alien life crashed in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947.
The show is at 7 p.m. Saturday in the school cafetorium. Tickets at the door are $7.
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Be Weather Alert This Weekend, Risk Of Severe Storms
April 12, 2019
Be weather alert this weekend. There is a slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe storms this weekend, and the National Weather Service says the enhanced risk area (orange in the map) may be expanded.
The chance severe storms is Saturday night through midday Sunday. The greatest threats will be damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
More Earthquakes Today
April 11, 2019
There were more earthquakes in the North Escambia area today according to scientists.
The US Geological Survey says a 2.8 earthquake occurred at 3:11 p.m. near Big Escambia Creek in Escambia County, AL.
Another quake, a 2.5 magnitude, occurred in about the same area at 11:33 a.m.
The Geological Survey of Alabama said there were three earthquakes, but only two have been announced by the USGS.
Sunny, Middle 80s Again
April 11, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. High near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Warm High In The Middle 80s For Wednesday
April 10, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Pictured: Rain on a rose Tuesday. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Firefighters Union Calls For Escambia Public Safety Director To Be Removed
April 9, 2019
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The Escambia County Professional Firefighters Union has notified the Escambia County Commission that the union had a vote of no confidence in Public Safety Director Mike Weaver.
“Director Weaver has continuously demonstrated his inability to effectively lead the divisions of Public Safety, and has repeatedly failed to advocate for the true needs of Escambia County Fire Rescue,” the letter from Nick Gradia, union president, states.
“Director Weaver, despite the documented information and recommendations of staff, lacks the vision and fortitude to appropriately advocate for necessary service levels. Director Weaver’s obstructionist mentality and lack of long-term strategic planning constrains the ability of the men and women of Public Safety to provide safe and efficient emergency services to the citizens of Escambia County,” it also states.
The letter calls for the “decisive action” of the county commission to immediately remove Weaver from his position.
Weaver declined to comment for this story.
To read the entire letter, click here.
A Few More Showers For Tuesday, Lots Of Sun For Wednesday
April 9, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
More Rain Possible Tonight
April 8, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Meeting On 10-Year Plan For Lake Stone’s Future Is Wednesday
April 8, 2019
A 10-year plan for Lake Stone is in the works, and the public will have an opportunity to learn more and comment Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Century Town Hall.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff will present the draft land management plan for the Lake Stone Fish Management Area.
Lake Stone is managed through a cooperative agreement between the FWC and Escambia County to conserve natural communities and use lake management techniques to maintain healthy fish habitats. The area features a man-made lake stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie and channel catfish. The impoundment, managed and maintained by FWC, was constructed in the late 1960s to provide additional freshwater fishing opportunities in an area where these opportunities are limited.
Escambia County maintains public camping facilities and a fishing pier, along with roads, trails and parking facilities in the area. In addition to fishing opportunities, the lake provides recreational opportunities such as wildlife viewing, hiking, paddling and camping. Gasoline boat motors are prohibited from use on Lake Stone; however, the use of electric trolling motors is allowed.
“This draft management plan provides conservation-based management for healthy terrestrial and aquatic habitats, cultural resources, along with fish- and wildlife-based outdoor recreation opportunities for public use,” said Dylan Imlah, FWC land conservation planner.
There is about $148,000 in the first year and an additional $428,000 over the 10-year life of the plan for capital construction.
About 15 campsites have been paved so far, and another 50 to 60 will be paved with county funding, according to Escambia County Parks and Recreation Director Michael Rhodes. The county also hopes to replace the playground and the office/caretaker trailer.
“We are also looking towards potentially building a new open pavilion, kiosk and new gate near the dam for the area, however these items have not yet been approved or vetted for funding,” said Imlah.
There are also two full-time employees in the plan.
“Currently, we have several employees from both the FWC and Escambia County assisting in managing the area. The two employees listed in the plan is based off of our proposed budget, showing that we would need at a minimum of two full time employees dedicated to the area in order to manage optimally. Currently, we have an FWC manager along with several other staff who help maintain the lake and fish populations. We also have FWC staff who monitor wildlife species and exotics that may occur on the upland areas. Additionally, the county pays a caretaker to live on the area and manage the recreational facilities. Not to mention county staff that assist in campsite reservations, facility development improvements,” Imlah told NorthEscambia.com.
There are no plans, she said, to change the public’s current use of Lake Stone, only improve access as funding allows.
Pictured: Lake Stone near Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
