Update: Pine Forest Road Closure Tuesday, Closures Wednesday On Nokomis And Meadows Roads
September 11, 2017
There will be road closures Tuesday on Pine Forest Road, and Wednesday on both Nokomis Road and Meadows Road near Davisville for railroad crossing work.
The road closures were were delayed to Wednesday due to Monday’s weather.
Pine Forest Road
Pine Forest Road at the railroad tracks near Walnut Hill will be closed to all traffic Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. while construction on the Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway railroad crossing is being performed.
Every effort will be made to expedite construction efforts to reopen the road before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Nokomis Road
Nokomis Road at the railroad tracks, just west of Highway 97, near Davisville will be closed to all traffic Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. while construction on the Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway railroad crossing is being performed.
Every effort will be made to expedite construction efforts to reopen the road before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Meadows Road
Meadows Road at the railroad tracks near Davisville will be closed to all traffic Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. while construction on the Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway railroad crossing is being performed.
Every effort will be made to expedite construction efforts to reopen the road before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Both road closures are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. If it is rescheduled, another notice will be published on NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured top: The Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway railroad crossing on Nokomis Road. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
No Mail Delivery Today, Post Offices Closed
September 11, 2017
There will not be any mail delivery in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties today due to Hurricane Irma.
The U.S. Postal Service Gulf Atlantic District has suspended retail and delivery options until Tuesday at all post offices, stations, branches and finance units within the zip code ranges listed below:
ZIP Codes 320, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, and 344
All services are set to resume in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties on Tuesday.
Pictured: The post office in McDavid, zip code 32568. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Century To Hold Public Budget Meetings
September 11, 2017
The Town of Century is continuing their budget setting process this month, beginning with a meeting on Monday.
The September council meeting schedule will be as follows:
- Monday September 11 — 6:50 pm First budget reading
- Monday September 11 — 7:00 pm Council Meeting
- Monday September 18 — 6:50 pm Second budget reading, public hearing
- Monday September 18 — 7:00 pm Council Meeting
All meetings are open to the public and are held at 7995 North Century Boulevard.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Local Irma Updates (Schools, Business. Government)
September 11, 2017
Here is local storm information from schools, businesses and government:
Safety Notices
- NO EVACUATIONS for Escambia or Santa Rosa County
- The Bay Center is open as a shelter FOR CENTRAL/SOUTH FLORIDA EVACUEES ONLY
- Both Santa Rosa and Escambia County EOC are at level 3 (least serious) monitoring only.
Schools
- Escambia Public Schools are Closed Monday, Open Tuesday
- Santa Rosa Public Schools are Closed Monday, OpenTuesday Tuesday
- UWF and PSC are closed Monday,
- Escambia Academy (AL) is closed Monday
- PCA and PCC are OPEN for Monday
- Episcopal Day School is Closed Monday, plans to open Tuesday
- Catholic High School is Closed Monday, plans to open Tuesday
- Sacred Heart School is Closed for Monday
Retail
- Publix is closed as of 2PM Sunday until further notice
- Grocery Advantage is open Monday
- Grocery Outlet is open Monday.
- Winn Dixie is open Monday.
- Kohl’s on 9-Mile is closed through Tuesday
- Lowes is open normal hours Monday.
Roads
- Bob Sikes Bridge Tolls will resume collection 8 a.m. Monday
- Garcon Point Bridge Tolls remain suspended until further notice.
Government
- United Postal Service is closed Monday, reopens Tuesday
- NAS Pensacola closed to all non-essential personnel until further notice, including museum, lighthouse, and forts. Barrancas Cemetery is open during normal hours.
- Florida Dept of Health in Escambia and Santa Rosa is Closed Monday, TBD for Tuesday
- ECUA is on its regular garbage collection schedule
- Escambia County Offices are open Monday
- Town of Century offices are open Monday
- City of Pensacola offices are open Monday
- Santa Rosa County Offices are open Monday
- All Escambia, Santa Rosa courts are open Monday
- Santa Rosa Tax Collectors Office will be closed Monday
- Escambia Tax Collectors Office will be open Monday.
Misc
- FSU vs Miami is postponed until October 7
Special thanks to NewsRadio 1620 for most of this list.
NWS: Biggest Hurricane Irma Local Impact Will Be Gusty Winds
September 10, 2017
Currently, the biggest impact from Hurricane Irma on the North Escambia area is forecast to be wind, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile.
“Wind will be the main impact across our area during Irma. Irma’s wind field will expand when it moves up the Florida peninsula. Northeasterly to northerly winds of 25-30 mph with frequent higher gusts are expected Sunday afternoon through Monday,” according to the National Weather Service. There is a Wind Advisory in effect. Winds out of the north mean that coastal areas should have no storm surge issues.
The NWS does not expect Irma to produce local tornadoes or flooding.
“We do not want you to let your guard down. We are continuing to monitor Hurricane Irma around the clock and will provide you with any significant track changes. If we see a shifting trend in the model data and become concerned about Irma’s track, we will let you know ASAP!”
For Irma forecast maps, click here.
For the local North Escambia weather forecast, click here.
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Click graphics to enlarge. Official Source: National Hurricane Center.
Latest Updates And Maps For Hurricane Irma
September 10, 2017
The latest details on Hurricane Irma are in the graphics above and below, click to enlarge. Reload the page to ensure that you are seeing the latest graphics.
For information on Hurricane Irma’s predicted local impact, click here.
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Click graphics to enlarge. Official Source: National Hurricane Center.
Partly Sunny, Upper 70’s For Sunday
September 10, 2017
For the latest on Hurricane Irma, click here.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
There is Wind Advisory in effect.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Windy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Escambia Schools Closed On Monday, No Decision Yet On Tuesday
September 10, 2017
All Escambia County (FL) Schools will be closed on Monday under an order from Gov. Rick School closing all schools statewide.
“I will make an announcement Monday providing information about returning to school,” Superintendent Malcolm Thomas, who cautioned residents about fake news and rumors on social media and other sources.
“There are a number of ‘fake news’ reports being circulated about Escambia Schools. Currently, no schools are being utilized as shelters,” he said.
“Beware of posts that do not originate from official sources.”
That announcement will be posted on NorthEscambia.com. Like NorthEscambia.com on Facebook, or follow us @northescambia on Twitter for updates and notifications.
Escambia Academy (AL) will be closed on Monday.
Pensacola Christian Academy plans to be open for regular classes and events on Monday. Pensacola Christian College also will be open for regular classes and events on Monday.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Windy With Slight Chance Of Rain By Sunday Night
September 9, 2017
For the latest on Hurricane Irma, click here.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Irma Heads For Florida Landfall, Latest Updates And Maps
September 9, 2017
Major Hurricane Irma continues to move toward a Florida landfall.
The latest details on Hurricane Irma are in the graphics above and below, click to enlarge. Reload the page to ensure that you are seeing the latest graphics.