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Two Farmer’s Markets Open Today Despite Rain Chance

Two local markets will be open today, rain or shine, offering fresh produce and much more.

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 expected include fresh produce, meat, prepared foods, plants, jewelry, baked goods, hair bows ,fresh cut flowers, arts, crafts and more.

The Market at Saint Monica’s in the parking lot of Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church, 699 South Highway 95-A, Cantonment.

As it enters its sixth season, the Palafox Market continues to expand with new vendors and more products.  Customers have Saturdays to browse the unique goods offered by local farmers, gardeners, artisans and bakers.

The Palafox Market is every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. rain or shine.  The market is located under the shade trees in Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on North Palafox Street between Garden and Wright Streets.  For more information, including products available and how to become a vendor, or to sign up for the weekly newsletter, visit the website at www.palafoxmarket.com.

More Rain, Flash Flood Watch

More showers and thunderstorms are forecast with heavy rainfall possible. There is a Flash Flood Watch in effect until Sunday morning for the entire area. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Tonight: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
• Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
• Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
• Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
• Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
• Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
• Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
• Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
• Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
• Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
• Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Heavy Rain Possible Today

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Friday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
• Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
• Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
• Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
• Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
• Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
• Wednesday: A 40 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 73.
• Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Ronald McDonald House Firecracker 5K Set For Saturday

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida is accepting registrations for their annual Firecracker 5K Run, Walk and Wheelchair Race, presented by Honest Tea. The event will be held on Saturday, July 6 beginning at 7:30 a.m. near Seville Quarter in Downtown Pensacola.  Even the tiniest athletes are invited to join in the Coca Cola Free Fun Run after the 5K.

Registration is $27 in advance or $32 at packet pick up or on race day. Late Registration, Packet Pick-Up and Race Expo will be held on Friday, July 5 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Running Wild and from 6 to 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 at Seville Quarter.

The first 1,000 to register will receive a t-shirt.  Tote bags will go to the first 500 registrants.  Participants are encouraged to celebrate the patriotic occasion by wearing red, white and blue.  For those who want to Rock our Socks, red and white striped socks are available for $7. Vendor booths and sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Ronald McDonald will mingle with the crowd at the After-Race Party which will include free refreshments, music and race awards. Register online for no additional fees at www.werunwild.com or download an entry form under the News and Events tab at www.rmhc-nwfl.org.

100% of proceeds from the Firecracker 5K go to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida which provides a Home-Away-From-Home for families of children receiving medical treatment.   For more information, contact Twana Bright at 850-477-2273 or events@rmhc-nwfl.org.

Rain Chances Remain High

A tropical air mass will continue to stream moisture across the area into the weekend, with rainfall totals of 3-6 inches possible across the area. Localized areas could see much more rain. There is a flash flood watch in effect.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
• Friday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
• Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
• Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
• Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
• Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
• Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
• Wednesday: A 40 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 73.
• Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Fireworks Show Guide

Here’s a guide to public Fourth of July Fireworks shows across the North Escambia area:

Sertoma — Downtown Pensacola

For the 24th year, Sertoma organizations will coordinate and host the fireworks display over Pensacola Bay on Thusday, July 4th, at 9:00 p.m.

There will be activities throughout the day, from 11:00 am until 6:30 pm, in Seville Square to include a FREE Children’s Area with inflatables and pony rides, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and live entertainment on the gazebo stage beginning at 11:00 a.m. There is also a hot dog eating contest at noon.

Starting at 4 p.m., there will be live music on the Bayfront Stage. The festivities will culminate with the fireworks show over Pensacola Bay at about 9 p.m. synchronized with music broadcast on Cat Country 98.7.

Jay

The Town of Jay and the Jay Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Thursday, July 4 with a fireworks show set to begin around dusk. at Bray-Hendricks City Park. Food vendors and arts and crafts vendors will be on hand. There will also be a kids’ fun center with a large slide and bounce house. Admission to the park is free. No pets.

East Brewton

The Fort Crawford Commission will celebrate Thursday, July 4, with a fun-filled day beginning at 9 a.m. at Fort Crawford Park and ending with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

Bay Minette

The City of Bay Minette will host a fireworks show on Thursday, July 4, beginning about dusk behind Simmons Field.

Riverfest 2013: A Celebration of Freedom

Riverfest will be held Thursday, July 4 in Milton. Festivities include the 12th annual Firecracker Bike Show at 9 a.m., a Freedom Car Show at 9 a.m., the Treasure Island Children’s Activity Area opening at 11 a.m., theannual Great Mill Town Duck Race at 5 p.m., Franklin’s Tower Band at 5:30 p.m., a Veteran’s Salute at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Plaza and karaoke  at 7 p.m. The day will end with a fireworks display over the Blackwater River at dark.

Fireworks over Pensacola Beach

Fireworks are over Santa Rosa Sound, just offshore from Quietwater Beach. Fireworks 8:30 p.m.. on Thursday, July 4.  Best views from the Portofino Boardwalk or Quietwater Beach.

Celebrate Freedom 5K And One Mile Fun Run

The 14th Celebrate Freedom 5K And One Mile Fun Run will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 4 at the Jay City Park, 5259 Booker Lane.

Course: The race starts and finishes at the Jay City Park. The course is scenic running through the neighboring countryside and looping around the local Jay Elementary and Jay High School campus. The last half of the course is run on a paved road that splits cotton and peanut fields on both sides. The  course is basically flat and makes for fast times, according to organizers.

Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of 30 age groups. Overall awards will be given in several categories. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 60 runners.

Watermelon and refreshments will be served to all participants following the race.

Registration is $25 on race day, $10 for the one mile fun run.  Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on race day. For more information, contact Matt Dobson at (850) 217-2603 or (850) 675-6474, or email rmdobson@liberty.edu.

Fourth Looking Wet

Our Independence Day forecast is looking wet as a tropical air mass spreads into the region, setting the stage for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. The stronger storms will produce frequent lightning and torrential downpours on Thursday. Scattered storms will continue for evening fireworks, with muggy temperatures around 80.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
• Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
• Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
• Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
• Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
• Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
• Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Daily Chance Of Rain

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
• Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
• Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
• Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph.
• Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.
• Independence Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph.
• Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.
• Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
• Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
• Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
• Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Rain Possible For Saturday Afternoon

Here is your official North Escambia are forecast:

• This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph.
• Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
• Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
• Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
• Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light west wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
• Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.
• Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
• Independence Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
• Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
• Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89.

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