Clear, Cool Tonight
March 22, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Spring Takes A Break: Frost Advisory Tonight
March 21, 2016
Areas of frost are expected to develop late tonight in the North Escambia area. Sensitive vegetation should be covered to prevent damage. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Areas of frost after 1am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Century Council To Discuss Tornado Recovery Efforts
March 21, 2016
The Town of Century will discuss tornado recovery during their regular count meeting tonight.
Greg Strader, director of BRACE (Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies), is scheduled to address the town council and provide a recovery update. BRACE continues to coordinate with volunteer organizations that have been active in the disaster to being plans for long-term recovery.
There were 160 homes damaged or destroyed by the February 15 President’s Day EF-3 tornado that tore a 16-mile long path through North Escambia with winds up to 152 mph. The total estimated dollar amount of the damage was $3.9 million.
Federal aid following the disaster has, to date, been denied. Florida has made $2.1 million in housing funds available following the Century tornado on February 15 and an EF-3 tornado in the Ferry Pass area of Pensacola on February 28. Century has not yet learned what their share of the funds will be or determined how applications will be accepted.
The Century Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the Century Town Hall on North Century Boulevard. The meeting is open to the public.
Pictured: A home destroyed by an EF-3 tornado on February 15 on Jefferson Avenue in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
District 5 Commissioner Barry To Hold Town Hall Meeting
March 21, 2016
District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will host a town hall meeting on Monday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Davisville Community Center at 10200 Highway 97. Residents are invited and encouraged to attend the open forum event.
For more information, contact Barry’s office at (850) 595-4950
Chilly Lows Of 35
March 20, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Learn To Do Business With ECUA
March 20, 2016
The FSBDC Government Contracting Services at UWF, is offering a workshop entitled “How To Do Business With Emerald Coast Utilities Authority” on Wednesday, March 16th, from 9:00 a.m. until noon.
Attendees will learn how to do business with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA), how to register as a vendor and learn about upcoming events and bid opportunities. THe event will take place at the UWF Innovation Institute, Main Stage, 321 DeVillers Street, Pensacola. There is no cost for the workshop.
To register, call (850)474-2528 or register online at www.sbdc.uwf.edu, click on “Training Opportunities”.
Free Food Giveaway Saturday In Century
March 19, 2016
There will be a free food giveaway Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (or until all food is gone) at the Century Church of Christ on East Highway 4.
This giveaway, which includes a half-semi truck load of food, is for anyone in the Century, Flomaton or Jay areas. It not just for tornado victims.
Tornado victims may also inquire about additional assistance.
Showers Possible This Afternoon Turning Colder For Spring Break
March 19, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Light northwest wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Communications Services Restored To Most County Offices
March 18, 2016
Email, internet and phone services have now been restored to all Escambia County offices except the Marcus Pointe Tax Collector’s Office.
The Marcus Pointe office is closed for the remainder of today. Agents are able to assist customers at the downtown, Warrington and Molino offices.
The outage was caused by a damaged fiber optic line on Olive Road.
Showers, Heavy Rain Today; Cooler Next Week
March 18, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 75. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.