Flood Warning Continues For Escambia River At Century
April 10, 2014
A flood warning continues for the Escambia River near Century until further notice, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday night, the stage was 17.0 feet and minor flooding is forecast. The flood stage is 17 feet. The river is forecast to rise to about 18.9 feet by Sunday morning then begin falling.
At 17 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands in the area will occur.
Cold, Into The 40’s Tonight
April 9, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight Clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
- Thursday Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
- Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.
- Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
- Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
- Monday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Breezy.
- Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
- Tuesday A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Voter Registration Drive Today
April 9, 2014
A voter registration drive will be held this afternoon at the Century Branch Library from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m.
Florida residents may register to vote for the first time or update their information (name, address, political party, etc.). Residents will need their Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or the last four digits of their social security number.
The Century Branch Library is located at 7991 North Century Boulevard. For more information, call (850) 595-3900.
(This registration event is for any Florida resident, not just residents of Century.)
Log-A-Load Bass Tourney To Benefit Children’s Hospital
April 9, 2014
The 18th Annual Charity Log A Load for Kids Bass Tournament and Live Auction will be held Saturday, April 12 at Live Oak Landing in Stockton, Ala.
Well over $10,000 in guaranteed prize money will be awarded, including a $3,000 first place prize. The tournament and events will raise funds for Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Log-A-Load is sponsored by the Florida Forestry Association and the Florida Loggers Council.
Preregister at A-1 Accessories at 700 South Highway 29 in Cantonment, at active.com or register day of the event.
For complete details, click here.
Beulah Residents May Experience Water Issues Today
April 8, 2014
Beulah residents may experience water issues today — including low pressure and discoloration — as ECUA flushes lines.
Flushing will begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and is expected to take several hours.
The flushing activity is in advance of placing a new two million gallon tank in service to enhance the pressure and flow of potable water to customers in the Beulah area. Residents and businesses located in the Beulah area may anticipate some fluctuations in water pressure, and temporary discoloration of the water is possible, as a result of turbulence in the water mains created by the flushing. T
hese effects should be minimal, with absolutely no ill effects to customers’ health and no long-term adverse impacts on the system, according to ECUA. As a precaution, customers may wish to store some water ahead of time for drinking and cooking purposes.
ECUA crews will remain in the area throughout the day on Tuesday, flushing lines if necessary to clear up affected areas. If customers are still experiencing discoloration in their water by late afternoon on Tuesday, they are asked to call (850) 476-0480 for assistance.
West Corp. Holding Job Fair Today For $11/Hour Positions
April 8, 2014
West Corporation is hosting a job fair today to hire 50 or more associates interested in becoming licensed insurance agents. West is seeking candidates with strong sales and customer service experience, and will pay all costs associated with training and licensing. The job fair will be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. 5031 Commerce Park Circle in Pensacola.
West offers competitive pay, benefits, ongoing career development, and the opportunity for career advancement. Insurance customer care/sales agents will start at $11 per hour, which will be increased to $13 per hour plus incentives once the associate becomes a licensed agent. This is a full-time position.
“West is committed to investing in the Pensacola community and expanding career options for job seekers,” said Vanessa Clement, divisional director of human resources at West. “The initial cost for licensure prevents some applicants from considering a lucrative career in insurance sales, so we are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity.”
Interested persons unable to attend the job fair may apply in person at West’s Pensacola office during normal business hours at 5031 Commerce Park Circle. Applications are also accepted online at www.westemployment.com.
Northview Softball Rescheduled; Tate Baseball Canceled
April 7, 2014
Today’s Northview at Pensacola Catholic softball game has been canceled. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday at 4:00, varsity only, at Catholic.
All Tate High School baseball games for today have been canceled.
Cooler Tonight, Rain Tuesday
April 7, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight Cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
- Tuesday A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tuesday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Thursday Sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
- Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
- Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
- Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
- Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Pictured: Sunshine State? Not this morning as water from heavy rains poured from a field into the southbound lanes of Highway 97 at the Florida/Alabama state line. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flash Flood, Tornado Watch In Effect
April 6, 2014
There is flash flood watch in effect for the entire area through Monday night. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Cloudy. Areas of fog in the late morning and early afternoon. Chance of showers and thunderstorms through the day. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
- Sunday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening…then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
- Monday Showers and thunderstorms in the morning…then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
- Monday Night Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers 30 percent.
- Tuesday Cooler. Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Wednesday Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
- Wednesday Night Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
- Thursday Sunny, with a high near 76.
- Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
- Friday Sunny, with a high near 76.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Give Blood Sunday In Molino, Monday At Ascend, UWF
April 6, 2014
The OneBlood bloodmobile will be at the following locations in the North Escambia area this week:
- 8:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday — Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Highway 29, Molino
- Noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday– Highland Baptist Church, Highway 95A, Molino.
- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday — Ascend Materials, Chemstrand Road, Gonzalez.
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday — UWF, 11000 University Parkway.