Heat Index Values Expected To Soar, Scattered Afternoon Showers
July 7, 2026
Heat indices remain in the 100 to 107 range each afternoon through the end of the week. Isolated to scattered showers and storms continue each afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning can be expected with any storms.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Hot And Humid Week, Chance Of Daily Afternoon Thunderstorms
July 6, 2026
The heat index will hover in the 100 to 107 degree range each afternoon this week, with a chance of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms each afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning can be expected with any storms.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly 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.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Saturday: A 50 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 75.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Florida Drivers Get Break From Road Construction For The Rest Of The 4th Weekend
July 5, 2026
Drivers in Florida are getting a break from road construction lane closures for the remainder of the Fourth of July weekend.
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, there will be no contraction-related lane closures on Florida state roads through 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 6.
While there will be no active construction closures, existing work zones and reduced speed limits will remain in place.
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Rain Chances Increase Sunday; Rain Likely For Monday
July 5, 2026
A wet and unsettled summer weather pattern is moving into the region, bringing a high probability of daily showers and thunderstorms alongside intense afternoon heat. Sunday kicks off the stretch with heat index values climbing as high as 105 degrees before afternoon storms develop. Rain chances peak on Monday at a widespread 80 percent and remain high at 70 percent on Tuesday, offering slight relief from the heat with highs hovering near 90 degrees.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph 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.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Fireworks Are Terrifying For Pets: Here Are Some Tips To Help; How To Locate Lost Pets
July 4, 2026
Fireworks can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for some pets. Pets may display unexpected behavior while trying to escape from the loud noises, including jumping a fence to find safety, running away or “flight from fright,” destruction of yard or household items, and biting.
Tips: Fireworks And Pets
- Do not take your pet to fireworks displays.
- Do not leave your pet in the car while you watch a fireworks display. In only a matter of minutes, the heat in a car can cause serious health problems or even death. A stressed animal can cause major damage to the interior of your car.
- Keep your dog off hot asphalt or sand. These surfaces can cause severe burns to the pads of their feet.
- Never leave pets unattended outside, not even in a fenced yard or on a chain, if you are near a fireworks display or if your neighbors are lighting small fireworks. They may try to run away or become tangled up in their chain.
- Keep pets indoors. Turn on the TV or radio as a distraction and close the curtains.
- Provide a pet bed or crate in a quiet place to create a small den-like atmosphere and a sense of security.
- If you must be outside with your pet, keep the pet on a leash or in a carrier at all times.
- Make sure your pet has proper identification tags with current information in case they run away.
- If your pet often becomes stressed during periods of loud noise like thunderstorms, check with your veterinarian to see if a sedative is appropriate foryour pet.
Shelters often see an increase in lost pets after fireworks displays. If your pet runs away, post and search for lost pets at myescambia.com/animalshelter or call the Escambia County Animal Shelter at (850) 595-3075. Rember, you will need proof of ownership to claim a lost pet from the shelter. Proof of ownership can include pictures of your pet, vaccination records, identifying marks on your pet, tags and/or microchips. If your pet is at the shelter you will need your state issued identification card or driver’s’ license in order to redeem.
Happy Fourth Of July: Mostly Sunny And Hot Today, Great Fireworks Weather Tonight
July 4, 2026
The Fourth of July will be mostly sunny, with just a few scattered afternoon showers. Heat indices will be mostly in the 100 to 105 range this weekend then trend to higher values of 100-108 for Tuesday through Friday. Rain chances increase on Sunday with rain likely over much of the area on Monday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Fourth Of July: Here’s Where To Find Area Fireworks Shows And Events
July 4, 2026
Here’s a guide to public Fourth of July Fireworks shows and events in the North Escambia area on July 4.
4th Of July Extravaganza (Molino)
Crossfaith Church at 5701 Highway 29 in Molino will host a 4th of July Extravaganza on July 4, beginning at 5 p.m. Games, food trucks and family fun. Fireworks are dark. Bring a lawn chair.
Pensacola’s Fourth of July Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular bang at Pensacola’s 4th of July Fireworks Show to honor America’s 250th anniversary.
Join Pensacola Young Professionals and the Greater Pensacola Chamber on Saturday, July 4, for one of the Gulf Coast’s most anticipated Independence Day celebrations. This free community event will feature local food trucks, vendors, family-friendly activities, and a breathtaking fireworks display over Pensacola Bay.
Food trucks and vendors from 5-10 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. It’s free and open to the public.
Enhance your experience by tuning your handheld radio to CatCountry 98.7 FM to enjoy patriotic music synchronized with the fireworks display. Please note that digital streaming services have a delay and will not sync properly with the show. A traditional radio is required for the real-time experience.
10th Annual Symphony Sparks and Stars (Pensacola)
The 10th Annual Symphony Sparks and Stars celebration, will take place on Saturday, July 4, at the Hunter Amphitheater in downtown Pensacola.
This free community event will begin at 7:00 p.m. (gates open early) and feature a patriotic performance by the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, followed by the spectacular fireworks display over Pensacola Bay.
Pensacola Beach Fourth of July Fireworks Show
The Pensacola Beach Fourth of July Fireworks show will take place at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4,. along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Santa Rosa Sound.
Milton Riverfest
Celebrate at Riverfest 2026 in Milton on Saturday, July 4 at Jernigan’s Landing. Live music, food, activities, and more beginning at 4 p.m. with fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
Freedom Fest Fellowship at Ray’s Chapel (Sunday)
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in McDavid will host Freedom Fest Fellowship on Sunday, July 5 p.m. at the church on Bogia Road. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and a water slide for the kids. The church is located at 140 West Bogia Road in McDavid
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Fireworks, Food, and Fun During Americas 250 Celebration Friday Evening In Century
July 3, 2026
An America 250/Independence Day fireworks show will be held Friday in Century, following a late afternoon and evening of food and events, including a flyover.
The event, a joint celebration presented by the towns of Century and Flomaton, will be held at Anthony Pleasant Park and the adjacent Showalter Park. There will be food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and fireworks after dark.
The Commemorative Air Force will perform a vintage aircraft flyover at 5 p.m. with a Soviet-built Yak, a Beechcraft T-34, and possibly other aircraft.
The flyover and fireworks show will be visible from either Anthony Pleasant Park (enter off East Highway 4) or Showalter Park (enter off East Heacker Road). There is a small footbridge between the two parks.
Vendors and others scheduled to participate include:
Here is the list of vendors formatted for your newspaper story:
- 3D Eats (Food truck/Food Vendor) — “Awesome food”
- Bizzy B’s BBQ (Food truck/Food Vendor) — BBQ
- Blessed Berry Bowls (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh fruit, and Dubai chocolate covered strawberries
- Fat Mommas Car Freshies (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Car freshies
- Heavenly Woven (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Jelly roll rugs and handmade items
- Jesse James’s Natural Products (Retail/Merchandise Vendor) — Organic, natural vitamins, skincare, and nutrition products
- Kiser Kreations (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Custom tumblers, clocks, wind spinners, and home accessories
- Knife Warrs (Retail/Merchandise Vendor) — Knives and swords of all kinds
- Kona Ice Pensacola North (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Shaved ice with flavors and toppings
- Lazy Dragon Studios (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Hand painted and hand sewn decorations, pottery, and jewelry
- Monster Cone Pensacola (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Soft-serve ice cream, shakes, floats, and snacks
- Nightshade Cauldron Goods & More (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Laser engraved wood plaques, 3D printed items, and leather goods
- Nouveau Catering LLC, Cafe Naughty&Nice (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Food truck and catering services
- Old 31 Designs (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — On-site pressed graphic t-shirts, tumblers, and custom mugs
- Paper Cuts & Stitches (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Handmade notepads, stickers, faith-based journals, and tote bags
- Pucker Up Lemonade (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Lemonade and Dirty Alanis drinks
- Rolling Embers Brick Oven Pizza (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Brick oven pizza, meatball subs, and salads
- Smokin Tacos LLC (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Smoked shredded meat tacos, nachos, and quesadillas
- Southern Grace Bakery LLC (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Cupcakes, mini pound cakes, and small desserts
- Swamp Nuts N Thangs, LLC (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Boiled peanuts
- The Nerd Nook (Retail/Merchandise Vendor) — Pop culture plushies, squishies, pins, and fidget toys
- Troop 31G (Nonprofit/Community Organization) — Local youth community organization
- VetCV Foundation Mission Next Center (Nonprofit/Community Organization) — Support hub for veterans transitioning out of the military
- Xtreme Lemonades and Dirty Sodas (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Custom lemonades, dirty sodas, and specialty popcorn
NorthEscambia.com fireworks photo, click to enlarge.
Heatwave Holds Strong for Independence Day Weekend, Rain Chance Rises On Sunday
July 3, 2026
Heat indices continue to be in the 100 to 107 range for the area into the weekend. Rain chances increase over the holiday weekend, especially for Sunday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Local Fourth Of July Government Holiday Closures, Openings
July 3, 2026
Here are area planned closures (and openings) for area government offices and services for the Fourth of July holiday:
Escambia County
In observance of the 4th of July, the following Escambia County offices will be closed Friday, July 3:
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (all departments)
- Escambia County Area Transit Administration
- Escambia County Extension Office
- Escambia County Waste Services Administration
- West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
- Escambia County Tax Collector
All Escambia County offices will reopen with regular hours Monday, July 6 unless otherwise noted below:
Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare 4th of July Schedule:
- The Department of Animal Welfare and Animal Shelter will be open Friday, July 3 with regular hours.
- The Department of Animal Welfare and Animal Shelter will be closed Saturday, July 4. The shelter will reopen Sunday, July 5 with regular hours.
Perdido Landfill 4th of July Schedule:
- The Perdido Landfill will be open Friday, July 3 with regular hours.
- The landfill will be closed Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The landfill will reopen Monday, July 6 with regular hours.
- The transfer station will be open Friday, July 3 with regular hours.
- The transfer station will be closed Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The transfer station will reopen with regular hours Monday, July 6.
West Florida Public Libraries 4th of July Schedule:
- All WFPL locations will be closed on July 3 and 4. All libraries will reopen Monday, July 6 with regular hours.
ECAT 4th of July Schedule:
- Friday, July 3:
- ECAT Administrative Offices will be closed.
- ECAT Customer Service will be open.
- ECAT will run regular bus, UWF trolley, and FlexTransit service. All FlexTransit reservations for Monday, July 6 must be scheduled by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 3.
- Pensacola Beach Island Trolleys and the Seasonal Beach Jumper will run regular service.
- Saturday, July 4:
- ECAT Administrative Offices and Customer Service will be closed.
- ECAT will not run regular bus, UWF trolley, or FlexTransit service.
- Pensacola Beach Island Trolleys and the Seasonal Beach Jumper will run regular service.
Normal ECAT operations will resume Monday, July 6
Town of Century
All Town of Century offices will be closed on July 3 and 4. Town offices will reopen on Monday, July 6.
ECUA
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority will close all business offices Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Residential and commercial sanitation collections will remain unchanged. ECUA offices will reopen Monday, July 6, at 8 a.m.