Flash Flood Watch For Tonight; Heavy Rain Possible
April 17, 2014
There is a flash flood watch in effect tonight. A developing system in the Gulf will bring widespread rain totals of 2-4 inches through Friday afternoon with isolated areas receiving up to 6 inches. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Friday Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night A 30 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
- Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
- Tuesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
- Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
- Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
- Thursday Sunny, with a high near 83.
Century To Get Sneak Peek At New Economic Development Plan
April 17, 2014
After months of work and input from residents, businesses and economic professionals, Century will get a sneak peek at their Economic Development Strategic Plan.
The Haas Center, , the research and consulting arm of the University of West Florida, updated on the town council on their work over the past six months during a special workshop meeting at 3 p.m. today.
In addition to research, the Haas Center has solicited input from area businesses, residents and other economic development agencies in the region in developing the plan, funded by a $25,000 a Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Under the grant requirements, the Haas Center is developing an economic and demographic profile report, local and regional market area analysis, accepted input from local and regional stakeholders and soliciting input from a steering committee.
The final draft of the strategic plan is due to the town by April 30, with an implementation plan and funding matrix to be submitted by May 30.
ECSO ‘Clean Sweep’ Today In The Milestone Area
April 17, 2014
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the 9 1/2 Mile Road Neighborhood watch will conduct an “Operation Clean Sweep” beginning at 8:00 this morning in the Milestone community.
The event begins at the Milestone Baptist Church at 3800 Pine Forest Road. Volunteers are welcome.
Ashcraft, Bratt Road Intersection To Close
April 16, 2014
The intersection of Ashcraft Road at Bratt Road will be closed beginning Wednesday at 6 p.m., through Thursday at 4:30 p.m. due to a crossover pipe replacement. The intersection is located at the southeast corner of the Travis Nelson Park, just south of Highway 4. NorthEscambia.com photo by Bethany Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Cold, Near Freezing Tonight
April 15, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
- Wednesday Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night Not as cool. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
- Friday Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
- Friday Night Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
- Saturday Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
- Sunday Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
- Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Weather Delays Start Of District 3-1A Softball Tourney
April 15, 2014
Weather has forced a schedule change for the District 3-1A softball tournament at Jay.
Due to Monday afternoon rain, tournament play will now begin on Tuesday. Chipley won the coin toss, make them the number one seed. Northview will take on Holmes County Tuesday at 5:00, and Freeport will play Baker at 7:00.
The Jay Royals will play the winner of Freeport-Baker on Wednesday, while Chipley will play the winner of Northview-Holmes County. The championship game will be played at 7 p.m. Thursday in Jay.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Hwy 29, Hwy 97 Intersection Now Open
April 14, 2014
The Highway 29, Highway 97 intersection in Molino is now open.
The intersection was closed about 9:20 Monday night after the Florida Highway Patrol reported the intersection was underwater.
At least two vehicles stalled and became disabled in the flooding.
Flash Flood Warning In Effect
April 14, 2014
There is severe thunderstorm warning and a flash flood warning in effect for tonight. Here is your official North Escambia area forcast:
- Tonight Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 49. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Tuesday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
- Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
- Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
- Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
- Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
- Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Escambia Meetings Planned On Updated Zoning Ordinances; Molino Tuesday
April 14, 2014
To reflect changes at the state level, Escambia County is in the process of rewriting its Land Development Code (LDC) to create an efficient and rational document to guide expansion within the county.
As part of this rewrite, the county will attempt to condense its current 36 zoning classifications into 14 new classifications, the first full overhaul of the zoning ordinance since its original adoption in 1996. Rewriting the LDC is intended to simplify and modernize the document to include mixed-use and “live, work play” zones, an increasingly popular option within the county, as the original zoning map was not parcel-based and created many split-zoned properties.
Public meetings will be held in the coming weeks to address citizens’ concerns regarding this issue.
Upcoming community meetings will be held as follows:
Tuesday, April 15 – Planning Board Workshop: LDC Rewrite, 8:30 a.m.
Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola
Tuesday, April 15 – Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 5:30 p.m.
Molino Community Center, 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino
Thursday, April 17 – Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 5:30 p.m.
Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola
Monday, April 21 – Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 5:30 p.m.
Tate High School, 1771 Tate Road, Cantonment
Tuesday, April 22 – Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 6 p.m.
Bellview Baptist Church Auditorium, 4750 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola
Wednesday, April 23 - Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 5:30 p.m.
Lexington Terrace Community Center, 700 South Old Corry Field Rd
Thursday, April 24 – Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 6 p.m.
Olive Baptist Church, Passmore Hall, 1836 East Olive Road, Pensacola
No changes will be made to zoning classifications on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, so no public meetings will be held in those areas.
Rain Moving In For Monday
April 13, 2014
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
- Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Monday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Monday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
- Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
- Friday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
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