Showers, Thunderstorms Likely Today
July 10, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Thursday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
- Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
- Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Wednesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Fizz, Boom, Read: Summer Reading Thursday At Century, Molino Libraries
July 10, 2014
The Fizz, Boom, Read: Summer Reading Program continues Thursday at library branches in Molino and Century.
Children and teens 6-12 are invited to participate in the West Florida Public Library’s 2014 Fizz, Boom, Read program, which focuses on experimenting with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
The interactive program is a fun way for students to keep their minds sharp throughout the summer months. Join the library for the summer reading game and interactive enrichment programs where there will be prizes for reading books, a chance to take part in science experiments and meet new people.
The program will be held Thursday afternoon at the Century Branch Library from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. and at the Molino Branch Library from 6-7 p.m. The program continues at the same times at the Century and Molino libraries on July 17, July 24 and July 31.
Gusty Thunderstorms Move Through Area, More Rain Possible Tonight
July 9, 2014
Thunderstorms with gusty winds moved through portions of the North Escambia area this afternoon. In Molino, portion of a tree fell across Fairground Road, and about three dozen Gulf Power customers in the Fairground Road area south of Cedartown Road lost power.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight.
- Thursday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%
- Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Friday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Friday Night Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Monday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Tuesday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Photo by Mitchell Singleton for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Traffic Delays Today In Century, Cantonment, Creighton Road Areas
July 8, 2014
Drivers in Century, Cantonment to Nine Mile Road and in the Creighton Road areas can expect minor traffic delays today.
Crews will perform pavement testing in the following areas:
- Cantonment: Highway 29 from south of Muscogee Road to north of Nine Mile Road
- Century: East Highway 4 from North Century Boulevard (Hwy 29) to the Escambia River Bridge
- Pensacola: Creighton Road from Davis Highway to Scenic Highway
Drivers are reminded to pay attention to the speed limit when traveling through the construction area and to use caution when driving in work zones, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Dry, Sunny Weather Continues
July 6, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
- Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
- Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Friday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
- Saturday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
High Gas Prices On This Independence Day Weekend
July 6, 2014
AAA expects the majority of U.S. drivers likely will pay the highest gas prices for Independence Day since 2008. Today’s national average price of gas is about 20 cents per gallon more expensive than the average on July 4, 2013, which was $3.48 per gallon. In recent years gas prices have declined in the weeks leading up to Independence Day, but this has not occurred this summer due to higher crude oil costs as fighting intensifies in Iraq.
In Escambia County, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded averages $3.60, up from $3.38 on year. But back in 2008, that gallon of gas hit an all-time local record just after the Fourth weekend of $4.03.
“Most drivers are paying about 15-20 cents more per gallon than expected heading into the busy Independence Day weekend due to market fear about Iraq,” said Avery Ash, AAA spokesman. “It is frustrating that events overseas will make it more expensive to celebrate Fourth of July here at home.”
AAA projects 41 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend, a 1.9 percent increase from the 40.3 million people who traveled last year and a nearly 14 percent increase compared to the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The majority of travelers will be celebrating their freedom with a road trip, with more than eight in 10 (34.8 million) choosing to travel by automobile, the highest level since 2007. The Independence Day holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 6.
“With school out for summer, the Fourth of July holiday is typically the busiest summer travel holiday, with five million more Americans traveling compared to Memorial Day weekend,” said AAA Chief Operating Officer Marshall L. Doney. “In line with tradition, most travelers are celebrating their newfound summer freedom with an all-American road trip.”
An increase in consumer spending is primarily due to increasing credit, rather than rising incomes. Consumers have been hesitant to add to their credit card balances the past several years, but continued improvements in the employment picture and rising home values means they are starting to feel more comfortable taking on debt. In addition to consumer spending, a boost in consumer confidence and the employment outlook are driving more Americans to take a road trip.
“Steady improvement in the economy has spurred increased consumer confidence and spending,” continued Doney. “Optimistic Americans are more willing to take on debt this year, dusting off their credit cards to pay for a much-needed Independence Day getaway.”
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
FHP Still On Patrol For Fourth Weekend Violators
July 6, 2014
The Florida Highway Patrol will be out in force in an effort to keep the state’s roadways safe for the holiday weekend.
“Independence Day is a day to celebrate the birth of our great nation with family and friends, enjoying cookouts and fireworks,” said FHP Director, Col. David Brierton. “But people need to use good judgment over the long holiday weekend, so that the celebration doesn’t turn into a tragedy.”
Safety tips from FHP:
- Plan a safe way home before the fun begins.
- Buckle Up. A seatbelt is your vehicle’s most important safety feature.
- Before drinking, designate a sober driver.
- If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely.
- If you happen to see a impaired driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact local law enforcement or dial *347.
- If you know people who are about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.
- And remember, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle (in motion or stopped) by the driver and or the passenger(s) is a violation of Florida law.
Pictured above: A Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulls out onto Highway 29 at Fran’s Diner in Molino. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Great Weather Continues
July 5, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
- Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Friday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Cantonment Farmer’s Market Open Today
July 5, 2014
A local farmer’s market in Cantonment will be open Saturday for holiday weekend shoppers.
The Market at Saint Monica’s is open the first and third Saturdays of each month (including today) from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Items often for sale include fresh produce, meat, prepared foods, plants, jewelry, baked goods, arts, crafts and more. Today’s items will also feature used books.
The Market at Saint Monica’s in the parking lot of Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church, 699 South Highway 95-A, Cantonment.
Pictured: Fresh produce offered at a June edition of The Market at Saint Monica’s. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Perfect 4th: Low 60’s For Tonight
July 4, 2014
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
- Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
- Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
- Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.