Foggy Night Possible
February 23, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Patchy dense fog after 9pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind.
- Tuesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
- Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunny Saturday, Rainy Sunday
February 22, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
- Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
- Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
- Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
- Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Hwy 29 Ramp To I-10 Closed Sunday, Monday
February 22, 2014
The on ramp from southbound U.S. 29 to westbound I-10 in Escambia County will be closed Sunday, Feb. 23 and Monday, Feb. 24 as crews construct a temporary barrier wall. The temporary closure will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists will be directed to use the northbound U.S. 29 on ramp during the temporary closure.
This work is part of the I-10 resurfacing project which extends from U.S. 29 to east of Palafox Street. The project also includes the milling and resurfacing of all ramps and ramp shoulders associated with the U.S. 29/I-10 interchange, shoulder widening, guardrail upgrades, crash cushion replacement, removal of portable traffic monitoring sites (PTMS), installation of new signs, pavement markings, and sodding. The entire project is slated for completion summer 2014.
During construction drivers will encounter overnight lane restrictions on both I-10 and the U.S. 29/ I-10 interchange. Lane closures on I-10 and intermittent closures or restrictions on the interchange will be limited to 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
All planned construction activities are weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Farm Auction Is Saturday
February 21, 2014
The Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Farm Equipment Auction will be held this Saturday, February 22 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The auction includes not only farm equipment, but also household items like tools and small equipment, lawn and garden items, antiques and more. There will be a 10 percent sale fee with a $5 minimum and a $500 maximum. Settlement must be made the dale of the sale; unknown buyers must have cash, cashier’s check or a letter of credit from their bank.
Concessions will be available all day from the Ruritan Club.
The sale will be located at the Walnut Hill Community Center on Highway 97 just north of Ernest Ward Middle School.
For more information or consignments, call (850) 384-5761 or (850) 777-1084.
Pictured: Hundreds attended the annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club farm equipment auction last year in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Today Is Deadline For Registering Barnyard Animals In Century
February 21, 2014
Today is the deadline for Century residents to register their non-conforming barnyard animals with Town Hall.
As of December 23, it became illegal to keep a horse, mule, donkey, goat, sheep, or cow within the town limits except in areas that are zoned agricultural or rural residential. Hogs were already prohibited in all areas of the town.
One horse or cow is now allowed for every two acres, one donkey or mule per acre and one goat or sheep per one-half acre. The animals and their pens must be 200 feet or greater from a dwelling or property line.
Anyone with the regulated animals in an area not zoned agricultural or rural residential within the town limits, was required toregister their animals at the Century Town Hall withing 60 days from the passage of the ordinance. Anyone with nonconforming animals must apply for and be granted a variance from the town council within six months or get rid of their animals.
Pictured inset: Council member Jacke Johnston reads the new animal control ordinance during a December 23 meeting. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Slight Risk Of Severe Storms Tonight
February 20, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 49. South wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Friday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Northview Orientation Tonight For Incoming 9th Graders
February 20, 2014
Northview High School will host an orientation for eighth graders (incoming ninth graders next school year) from 6-7:00 tonight. The orientation session is designed to provide information for students entering the ninth grade and provide for a more efficient transition to high school.
The program will cover:
- How to Calculate a Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Courses Required for Graduation
- What Pre-requisites are Required for Courses
- What are Credits
- What is Class Size Reduction
- Specific Courses
- Special Programs: Academies, NJROTC, Band, etc.
- Reading FCAT
- How Absences Affect Grades, Exams, and Final Grades
- EOC’s: Algebra, Geometry
- Counseling Services
- Tutoring
- Required On-line Course
- Virtual Schools: EVA not FLVS
- Sports and GPA Requirement
- Random Drug Testing for Extracurricular Activities
- Parking on Campus and GPA of 2.0
- Medicines and the Clinic
- Free and Reduced Lunch Application Process
- Club Participation
- Student Behavior: Tardy Policy, ISS, OSS, Cell Phone Policy
- Parent Conferences
- Parent Portal and FOCUS: Grades and Attendance
For more information, call (850) 327-6681.
Patchy Fog Tonight, Rain By Thursday Night
February 19, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
- Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds. Low around 52. South wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Delays Today On Hwy 4 Escambia River Bridge
February 18, 2014
Crews will perform a routine bridge inspection on State Road 4 over the Escambia River in Escambia County on Tuesday. Eastbound traffic will encounter lane restrictions from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather. Motorists are reminded to travel with care through the work zone and to watch for construction equipment and workers entering and exiting the roadway.
Fog Overnight, Low 52
February 17, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers. Areas of fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph.
- Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.