Erika Continues Toward Florida; Scott Issues State Of Emergency
August 29, 2015
As of 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Tropical Storm Erika has dissipated with winds of 35 miles per hour. Click here for an update.
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With Tropical Storm Erika on a course to barrel into Florida, Gov. Rick Scott on Friday declared a state of emergency for the entire state.
The executive order pointed to updated forecasts from the National Hurricane Center indicating the storm likely will “travel up the spine of Florida’s peninsula.” Erika is now expected to remain a tropical storm, rather than turn into a more-powerful hurricane.
“Tropical Storm Erika poses a severe threat to the entire state of Florida and requires that timely precautions are taken to protect the communities, critical infrastructure and general welfare of this state,” part of the executive order said.
A five-day forecast “cone” on the National Hurricane Center website puts Florida directly in the path of the storm. That cone, which gives a broad picture of the projected track, suggests Erika could hit South Florida early Monday and then travel up the state.
A tropical storm, by definition, features wind speeds between 39 mph and 73 mph. Scott’s order said he was declaring that a “state of emergency exists in every county within the state of Florida.”
The declaration has a number of effects, such as triggering arrangements in which Florida can seek assistance from other states and the federal government. Also, Scott ordered Adjutant Gen. Michael Calhoun to activate the Florida National Guard for the duration of the emergency.
Scott headed Friday morning to Miami for briefings about the storm and a news conference at the local emergency-operations center. He is expected to return to Tallahassee later in the day for a briefing at the state Emergency Operations Center, according to a schedule released by his office.
Pictured below: Gov. Rick Scott is briefed on Tropical Storm Erika on Friday.
Tropical Storm Erika Continues Move Toward Florida
August 28, 2015
The latest on Tropical Storm Erika is in the graphic above from the National Hurricane Center.
Rain Chances Creep Back Into Weekend Weather
August 28, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tonight’s HS Football FINALS
August 28, 2015
Here is a look at final scores from tonight’s high school football games:
FLORIDA
- Crestview 47, Northview 20
- Escambia 16, West Florida 7
- Tate 38, Biloxi 7
- Flomaton 55, Jay 26
- Choctaw 48, Gulf Breeze 32
- Navarre 57, Catholic 14
- Milton 20, Washington 14
- Pine Forest 41, PHS 30
- Pace 49, Fort Walton 28
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 55, Jay 26
- W.S. Neal 42. Escambia County (Atmore) 14
- T.R. Miller 17, Tallassee 14
- Autauga Academy 28, Escambia Academy 18
Tons Of Free Food To Be Given Away Friday Morning In Century
August 27, 2015
Tons of free food will be given away to those in need Friday morning in Century.
The food giveaway will begin at 9 a.m. at the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church at 8040 North Century Boulevard. Between 12,000 and 15,000 pounds of food will be distributed in cooperation with Pensacola Caring Hearts and the Bay Area Food Bank.
“There are no income or other requirements to meet”, said Ferlissa Finkley of Pensacola Caring Hearts. “The food is available to anyone that believes they are in need.”
Participants will not be required to show identification, and there are no residency restrictions.
Pictured: A July food giveaway from Pensacola Caring Hearts held near Monclair Elementary School. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Update: Tropical Storm Erika Moving Toward Florida
August 27, 2015
The latest on Tropical Storm Erika is in the graphic above from the National Hurricane Center.
Rain Moves Back Into Forecast
August 27, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Expect Delays Tonight Along Several Miles Of Highway 29
August 27, 2015
Drivers can expect delays tonight on a portion of Highway 29 — from Ten Mile Road north to Muscogee Road — as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the operation from 8 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday will require slow moving vehicles as reflective pavement markers are placed.
Meet The Chiefs Tonight At Northview High
August 27, 2015
Northview High School will hold “Meet The Chiefs” Thursday at 7 p.m. Fans will have a chance to meet the football players and cheerleaders ahead of the regular season.
A meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. for parents of football players.
The Chiefs will be one the road Friday night at 7:00 against Crestview.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cool Mornings, Nice Afternoons; Record Lows Set
August 26, 2015
The official overnight low in Pensacola was 66, tying a record that had stood since 1927. Mobile set a new record low Wednesday morning of 63, and it dropped to 59 at the NorthEscambia.com office in Walnut Hill. The great early fall-like weather will continue.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.