Cool, Dry Weather Continues
February 25, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Deputies Seek Armed And Dangerous Attempted Murder Suspect
February 24, 2016
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man that is wanted for attempted homicide.
Antonio Devon Williams, 22, is considered armed and dangerous. On Monday, February 22 at 5:38 p.m., Escambia County deputies responded to the 3400 block of West Hernandez Street were they found 25-year old Javier Chandler suffering from a gunshot wound.
Witnesses told deputies Williams shot Chandler then fled the scene. Chandler was taken to a local hospital.
If you know the whereabouts of Antonio Devon Williams contact Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Breezy And Cooler
February 24, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
All Escambia County Schools Are Open Today
February 24, 2016
All Escambia County (FL) schools are open today on their regular schedule, according to Superintendent Malcolm Thomas.
schools will open on their regular schedule Wednesday morning.
“We understand that there are some families facing great losses as a result of this storm and we want them to focus on recovery and know that any storm-related school absence will be excused,” said Thomas. “Opening schools will allow families to move forward and maintain their routines.”
School bus drivers will be exercising extra caution in the morning to ensure safety, so delays may occur in areas impacted by the storm, according to the school district.
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Live Weather Updates Twitter And Facebook
February 23, 2016
We will have live weather updates as needed and specific to the North Escambia area tonight on Facebook and Twitter.
https://www.facebook.com/northescambia (“Like” the page and turn on notifications for updates on your phone/computer)
https://twitter.com/northescambia (“Follow” us for updates)
We will also post live storm damage updates to the pages above, if any.
All After School Activities Canceled; Schools To Dismiss At Regular Time
February 23, 2016
CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE TO THIS STORY.
All after Escambia County (FL) school extra-curricular activities (indoor and outdoor) have been canceled for tonight. All George Stone Technical School classes have also been canceled and will close at 5 p.m. School dismissal will occur today at the regular time.
Escambia Academy in Atmore will dismiss early at 1:30 p.m.
Today’s Storm Closures, Important Info, Shelter
February 23, 2016
Here is the latest information from NorthEscambia.com on closures and other important information on tonight’s anticipated severe weather:
Storm Information as Forecasted by the National Weather Service
- There is a significant risk of severe weather for our area until midnight.
- Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail are all likely.
- Strong, long tracked tornadoes are possible.
- Winds will be gusty (30-40 mph) outside of thunderstorms.
- High surf along the coast (5-8 ft. surf heights through Wednesday).
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners:
- All Escambia County Board of County Commissioner offices will close at 3 p.m.
- All BOCC related evening meetings are cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
- Local state of emergency is enacted until Monday, Feb. 29.
- Public works crews and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office are on standby to respond as needed.
The following offices will close at 3 p.m. today:
- All offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
- All Escambia County Property Appraiser offices
- All Escambia County Supervisor of Elections offices
- All Tax Collector offices will be closing today at 3 p.m.
- All West Florida Public Library locations (bookmobile included)
- The MC Blanchard Judicial Center and Juvenile Justice Center
- City Hall and all City of Pensacola administrative offices
Escambia County School District:
- All after school extra-curricular activities (indoor and outdoor) have been canceled
- All George Stone Technical Center classes are canceled and will close at 5 p.m.
- Dismissal for all elementary, middle, and high schools will occur at the regular times
Other Closures
- All offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
- All Escambia County Property Appraiser offices
- All Escambia County Supervisor of Elections offices
- All Tax Collector offices
- All West Florida Public Library locations (bookmobile included)
- The MC Blanchard Judicial Center and Juvenile Justice Center
- City Hall and all City of Pensacola administrative offices
- All Pensacola State College classes, events, campus activities, online classes, evening classes and the PSC Board of Trustees meeting were cancelled as of 4 p.m.
- All UWF classes, events, campus activities and online courses were cancelled as of 4 p.m.
- ECUA offices closed at 4 p.m. They will reopen at normal business hours tomorrow morning. Customer service will be open at 8 a.m.
- Fort Pickens is closed until further notice.
Shelters
- At 5 p.m. the American Red Cross is opening an evacuation shelter at the old Century Middle School located at 440 East Hecker Road in Century for residents who do not feel safe in their homes. Shelters are opened to ensure your safety. Please remember shelters can be crowded and uncomfortable.
- The Salvation Army Headquarters (1310 North S Street) is available as a shelter as necessary.
- If you go to a public evacuation shelter, you will need to take the following items:
- Personal identification and any important papers.
- A change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes.
- Toiletries and personal items.
- Blankets or sleeping bags.
- Games or toys for children; books for adults.
- Special items for infants or elderly family members.
- Any special dietary needs and nonperishable foods for snacks.
- Battery operated radio, flashlights and plenty of spare batteries.
- Prescription medications or any over-the-counter medications you normally take.
- Those with special needs must come with their own caregiver.
ECAT Service
- ECAT and Community Transportation will continue to offer service unless the weather intensifies to a point that it is no longer considered safe. Announcements regarding service will be made when available.
Power Outages
- Please do not call 9-1-1 to report power outages. Power outages should be reported to Gulf Power at 1-800-GU-Power (1-800-487-6937) or Escambia River Cooperative, Inc. at 1-877-688-3732.
- An outage map is available at www.MyGulfPower.com
- Never touch a fallen power line and assume all wires on the ground are electrically charged.
Alert Escambia
- In times of an emergency, like severe weather, the Escambia County Division of Emergency Management can notify participating residents via text message, email or phone call. When signing up for Alert Escambia, residents can choose their preferred method of notification
- Sign up here.
Tornado Watch, High Wind Advisory
February 23, 2016
There is tornado watch in effect for the North Escambia area, along with a high wind advisory. There is an significant threat of severe weather Tuesday night into early Wednesday. Numerous severe storms are likely. Tornadoes are possible, along with wind gusts over 70 mph and quarter to golf ball size hail.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 50. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Increasing Threat Of Severe Weather For Tuesday
February 22, 2016
There is an elevated threat of severe weather for Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night for the North Escambia area, while a small portion of the area is in the significant threat area (see graphic). Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 55. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday: A chance of rain, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 9am. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 56. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tornado Recovery: WIC Service Return Tuesday To Healthy Start
February 22, 2016
The Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition’s Century location suffered heavy roof damage in last Monday afternoon’s tornado. Rain poured into the building, wetting office supplies, furniture and computers in the county-owned building.
Thanks to an all-out effort by Escambia County’s Facilities Management department, WIC services in the building will be back up and running on Tuesday for pregnant women, children and babies. The interior of the building has been repaired and cleaned. A new roof will be installed soon, but for now tarps are providing protection against the elements.
The Century location of Escambia County Health Start will open at 9 a.m. Tuesday for WIC services.
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