Rain Cancels Northview Baseball; District Softball Tournament
April 13, 2015
This afternoon’s Rocky Bayou at Northview baseball game has been canceled due to weather.
The 1A district softball tournament games at Freeport today have been canceled due to weather. Holmes County and Baker will play at 2 p.m. Tuesday; Northview will face Freeport Tuesday at noon — weather permitting.
Updated 3:30 p.m. to reflect new game time for Holmes and Baker.
More Showers, Thunderstorms Likely
April 13, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Rainy Week Ahead
April 12, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Relay Life Events Today At UWF And Jay
April 11, 2015
Hundreds of cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and teams of walkers from schools, companies, places of worship, and more will come together this weekend for the American Cancer Society at the University of West Florida Relay For Life and Jay Relay for Life events.
The Jay Relay for Life will take place at Bray-Hendrick Park from 4-10 p.m. Saturday. In the event of bad weather, it will be moved inside the community center.
The University of West Florida Relay for Life has been moved insider the Commons Great Hall from 7 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday.
A touching Luminaria Ceremony, where candles are lit in honor and memory of locals who have battled cancer, will happen at 9 p.m. at both locations.
Pictured: Relay for Life last year in Jay. NorthEscambia.com photos click to enlarge.
Mostly Cloudy, Showers Possible
April 11, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Free Tonight: Enjoy Great Music, Or A Night Of Nature
April 10, 2015
There are two free events tonight in the North Escambia area – one for the nature lover, and the other for the music lover.
Everyone is invited to a free night of entertainment at 6:30 tonight in the Northview High School Theater. The Northview High School Music Department will present a Spring Concert featuring the school’s Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble and Vocal Ensemble.
The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center will hold their annual “Night of Nature” from 5:30 until 8:30 tonight. Visitors can meet owls from the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, gaze through telescopes with the Escambia Amateur Astronomy Association, visit the reptile room, observe insects of the night, and take a naturalist led hike through the woods. There will be hotdogs, chips, water, and baked goods available for a small donation. The event will be held even if it rains with alternative indoor activities. The event is free and open to the public. The center is located on Tobias Road in Cantonment. For more information, call (850) 937-2117.
Heavy Rain, Maybe A Storm Possible
April 10, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Deadline Today: Windstorm Upgrade Assistance Applications For Century Residents
April 10, 2015
Today is the deadline for Century residents to apply for assistance to strengthen their homes against hurricanes and other windstorms.
The program will provide funding for the installation of hurricane resistant windows and doors, roof upgrades, installation of hurricane straps or clips, anchor walls or columns to the foundation and other upgrades.
Applicants must meet HUD low and moderate income limits, based on family size and reside within the Century town limits.
To apply, call the Century Town Hall at (850) 256-3208 during the application period which ends at 3 p.m. today, April 10. Funding will be provided by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Rain Moving In Friday
April 9, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Slight Rain Chance Tonight
April 6, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.