Storm Closures And Cancellations: Schools, Trash Pickup, Youth Sports And More
September 4, 2018
The following closures and schedule changes have been announced for Tuesday due to Tropical Storm Gordon.
Schools
- Escambia County (FL) Schools will be closed on Tuesday.
- Santa Rosa County schools will close for a half day, all after-school activities to include community school/latch key kid program will also be closed. Schools will resume as scheduled on Wed., Sept. 5. For the early release schedule, click here.
- Pensacola State will be closed on Tuesday, September 4, and will reopen on Wednesday, September 5.
- All UWF locations will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 4. This includes all classes, events, campus activities and online courses.
- Pensacola Christian Academy classes are canceled for Tuesday. Afternoon and evening activities are also canceled. PCA is currently scheduled to resume on Wednesday.
- Byrneville Elementary School will be closed
- Camp Fire Century will be closed
- Coastal Alabama Community College – All night classes on all campuses are canceled on Tuesday.
- Creative Learning Academy will be closed on Tuesday.
- Catholic High School will be closed on Tuesday.
- East Hill Christian will be closed on Tuesday.
- Aletheia Christian Academy will be closed on Sept. 4
- Escambia Christian School will be closed on Sept 4.
- Sacred Heart Cathedral School will be closed on Sept. 4
- Little Flower Catholic School will be closed on Sept. 4
- Episcopal Day School of Pensacola will be closed on Sept. 4
- Lighthouse Christian Academy has closed all campuses for Sept. 4.
- Montessori School will be closed on Tuesday.
- Escambia Academy (Canoe, AL) releases at 11:30 a.m. All athletic games for Tuesday are canceled.
- ECUA — Normal pick up schedules for now. The situation will be evaluated Tuesday morning and and changes will be posted here.
- A Town of Century budget workshop set for Tuesday has been canceled. Town Hall will close at noon.
- Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP), Corry Station and Saufley Field will curtail normal operations and close to all visitors and non-essential personnel at 7 a.m. Tuesday. All facilities on board the base, including Child Development Center, Youth Center and all tourist attractions, e.g., National Naval Aviation Museum, Lighthouse, Ft Barrancas, etc. will be closed. All employees should contact supervisors for specific information or guidance.
- Gulf Islands National Seashore at Ft. Pickens and Perdido Key closed at 10 a.m.
- Northview’s Mini Cheer Clinic that was scheduled for Tuesday has been rescheduled to Wednesday. The clinic will continue on Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:30 as long as school resumes.
- NWE Football and Cheer photos have been rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20.
- Cantonment Youth Sports practices for ALL teams Tuesday and Wednesday are canceled. Practice will also be cancel Thursday to allow families to attend Open House for grades K-8. Practice will resume on Friday, September 7th at the usual time, weather permitting. Cantonment football will practice Wednesday and the rest of the week as scheduled.
- ECUA — Normal pick up schedules for now. The situation will be evaluated Tuesday morning and and changes will be posted here.
Other closures will be posted as they are announced.
Potential Tropical Storm Moving Toward Northern Gulf; Tropical Storm Watch Issued
September 2, 2018
The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for portions of the central Gulf Coast from the Alabama-Florida border westward to east of Morgan City, LA. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 7could become Tropical Storm Gordon within the next day or so. Impacts are likely to start by Tuesday though much uncertainty remains in the intensity of the system.
There is a limited threat of flooding due to heavy rain with very gusty winds possible to the right of the track. Our latest local forecast highlights this potential for widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain with isolated higher amounts.
60 Percent Of Sunday Showers And Thunderstorms
September 2, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Labor Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Get Your Important Documents, Photos Digitized Today At Molino Library
September 1, 2018
Saturday is “Save Yourself Digitization Day” at the Molino Branch Library.
The library will help residents get their personal important documents and photos digitized. Patrons can receive a half hour session with a library specialist who will scan and save items to a flash drive.
The library will provide the flash drives and the technology from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Call the Molino Branch Library at (850) 435-1761 for more information. Drop-ins are welcome on a first come, first serve basis.
Another Digitization Day will be held September 18 from noon until 4:30 p.m. at the Century Branch Library.
Scattered Showers, Thunderstorms Likely
September 1, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Labor Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
More Thunderstorms Likely Today
August 31, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 87. Southeast 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 72. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Labor Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90.
Pictured: Clouds and blue skies over Walnut Hill Thursday afternoon. NorthEcambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Humidity And Thunderstorms On Tap
August 30, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast 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: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.
Labor Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
August 29, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Labor Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Two Candidates In Runoff For Century Town Council Seat
August 28, 2018
There will be a runoff for Century Town Council Seat Seat 4 between Mary Hudson Bourgeois and James Smith, Jr. after no candidate received half the vote Tuesday. They will be on the November ballot.
Complete, but unofficial vote totals from Tuesday’s election are:
- James Smith, Jr. – 160
- Mary Hudson Bourgeois – 146
- Brian Johnston – 19
Incumbent Gary Riley tearfully announced in May that he would not seek re-election to the seat he has held for 20 years.
Escambia Voter Turnout Approaches 25 Percent; Polls Open Until 7:00
August 28, 2018
Escambia County was approaching a 24 percent voter turnout by about 3:00 Tuesday afternoon, according to the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office.
Most polling places were reported to have little or no waiting.
For more information on what you need to know to vote today, click here.
Pictured: The polling place at the Quintette Community Center Tuesday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
