Hurricane Rafael Heads Toward The Gulf of Mexico
November 6, 2024
Rafael strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday night as it moves toward the southwest Gulf of Mexico.
It is expected to maintain hurricane strength as it moves into the southeast Gulf on Wednesday night into Thursday. However, it is expected to rapidly weaken as it moves into the central Gulf and approaches the northern Gulf coast late this week into this weekend as strong wind shear, dry air and cooler sea surface temperature impact the system.
It is too early to determine what, if any, impacts will be for Escambia County. However, the chances of any significant wind and/or rain impacts continues to decrease.
Beach hazards, including dangerous rip currents and increasing surf will become likely along the beaches later this week.
The latest information is in the graphics on the page. We will continue to provides updates here on NorthEscambia.com.
Rafael Now A Hurricane Head Toward The Gulf
November 5, 2024
Rafael strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday night as it moves toward the southwest Gulf of Mexico. However, it is expected to rapidly weaken as it moves into the central Gulf and approaches the northern Gulf coast this weekend as strong wind shear, dry air and cooler sea surface temperature impact the system.
It is too early to determine what, if any, impacts for Escambia County.
Beach hazards, including dangerous rip currents and increasing surf will become likely along the beaches later this week.
The latest information is in the graphics on the page. We will continue to provides updates here on NorthEscambia.com.
Here’s What To Know In Escambia County For Election Day
November 5, 2024
Today is the 2024 general election, and polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com will begin posting election results shortly after 7 p.m. from both local and statewide races. Results will be posted here on our website and on our Facebook page.
Here’s what you need to know in Escambia County:
- Confirm the location of your polling place. It is listed on your sample ballot, voter information card, online at EscambiaVotes.gov, or call (850) 595-3900.
- Several polling locations have changed since the last election. All affected voters were sent a notice of their updated polling location, but for a complete list polling locations, visit EscambiaVotes.gov/where-to-vote.
- If you are unsure of your registration status, check EscambiaVotes.gov/am-i-registered, e-mail soe@escambiavotes.gov, or call (850) 595-3900.
- Photo and signature ID is required for all voters – if you do not present one of the 12 approved forms of photo ID, you may vote a provisional ballot.
- Be sure to review your sample ballot prior to Election Day in order to familiarize yourself with all of the contests and bring it with you to the polls. A sample ballot was mailed to voters, and you can view your sample ballot online at EscambiaVotes.gov/sample-ballots.
- Remember to make only one selection per contest on your ballot.
- Registration books are closed. New registrations and party changes for this election may not be made at the polls.
- You may not return your completed vote-by-mail ballot to your precinct on Election Day – it must be returned to the Elections Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
- If you requested a vote-by-mail ballot but chose not to return it, you can vote at your polling place on Election Day. Though not required, it is requested that you bring your unvoted ballot package so it can be cancelled.
- Busiest times at the polls tend to be 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., mid-day, and 4:00 p.m. until polls close.
- Early voting ended Saturday, November 2. If you have not yet voted or did not request a vote-by-mail ballot before the deadline, you must go to your designated precinct on Election Day.
- If you voted-by-mail, you can visit EscambiaVotes.gov/track-my-ballot for the status of your ballot.
Chance Of Showers For Election Day Tuesday
November 5, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Veterans Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 78.
Clouds And Slight Rain Chances Returning To This Week’s Forecast
November 4, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Pictured: Clouds from distant light rain showers Sunday afternoon as seen across Escambia Bay looking northwest toward the Gulf Clean Energy Center (formerly known as Plant Crist). NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Partly Sunny Days For The Weekend
November 2, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Here’s Where To Watch Today’s College Football
November 2, 2024
Here is this week’s college football schedule and where to watch the games.
All times are Central.
Week 10
- No. 3 Penn State vs. No. 4 Ohio State, 11 a.m. | FOX
- No. 5 Miami (Fla.) vs. Duke, 11 a.m. | ABC/ESPN+
- No. 19 Ole Miss vs. Arkansas, 11 a.m. | ESPN
- No. 24 Illinois vs. Minnesota, 11 a.m. | FS1
- No. 21 Army vs. Air Force, 11 a.m. | CBS/Paramount+
- Oklahoma vs. Maine, 11 a.m. | ESPN+/SEC Network
- Purdue vs. Northwestern, 11 a.m. | BTN
- NC State vs. Stanford, 11 a.m. | ACCN
- Syracuse vs. Virginia Tech, 11 a.m. | The CW Network
- Akron vs. Buffalo, 11 a.m. | CBSSN
- Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo, 11 a.m. | ESPN U
- Memphis vs. UTSA, 11 a.m. | ESPN2
- Brown vs. Pennsylvania, 11 a.m. | ESPN+
- Central Connecticut vs. Wagner, 11 a.m. | TBA
- Duquesne vs. Mercyhurst, 11 a.m. | TBA
- Robert Morris vs. Merrimack, 11 a.m. | TBA
- Georgetown vs. Lehigh, 11:30 a.m. | ESPN+
- Vanderbilt vs. Auburn, 11:45 a.m. | SEC Network
- North Carolina A&T vs. William & Mary, 12 p.m. | FloSports
- Hampton vs. Villanova, 12 p.m. | FloSports
- Bryant vs. Stony Brook, 12 p.m. | FloSports
- Rhode Island vs. Monmouth, 12 p.m. | TBA
- UAlbany vs. New Hampshire, 12 p.m. | FloSports
- Indiana State vs. North Dakota, 12 p.m. | ESPN+
- Presbyterian vs. Dayton, 12 p.m. | ESPN+
- Butler vs. Stetson, 12 p.m. | FloSports
- Morehead State vs. St. Thomas-Minnesota, 12 p.m. | ESPN+
- Princeton vs. Cornell, 12 p.m. | ESPN+
- Howard vs. Delaware State, 12 p.m. | ESPN+
- Morgan State vs. Norfolk State, 12 p.m. | ESPN+
- Bucknell vs. Lafayette, 12 p.m. | ESPN+
- St. Francis (PA) vs. Stonehill, 12 p.m. | TBA
- Fordham vs. Colgate, 12 p.m. | ESPN+
- VMI vs. Furman, 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
- Dartmouth vs. Harvard, 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
- Richmond vs. Towson, 1 p.m. | FloSports
- Elon vs. Campbell, 1 p.m. | FloSports
- Charleston Southern vs. Gardner-Webb, 1 p.m. | ESPN+
- Marist vs. Drake, 1 p.m. | ESPN+
- West Georgia vs. Lincoln (CA), 1 p.m. | ESPN+
- App State vs. Old Dominion, 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
- UAB vs. Tulsa, 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
- Western Carolina vs. Chattanooga, 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
- Tennessee Tech vs. Lindenwood, 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
- Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois, 2 p.m. | ESPN+
- Incarnate Word vs. Houston Christian, 2 p.m. | ESPN+
- Mercer vs. East Tennessee State, 2 p.m. | ESPN+
- Samford vs. Wofford, 2 p.m. | ESPN+
- Illinois State vs. Youngstown State, 2 p.m. | ESPN+
- Missouri State vs. Southern Illinois, 2 p.m. | ESPN+
- South Dakota State vs. Murray State, 2 p.m. | ESPN+
- Alabama A&M vs. Southern, 2 p.m. | TBA
- Jackson State vs. Arkansas Pine-Bluff, 2 p.m. | ESPN+
- Bethune-Cookman vs. Grambling, 2 p.m. | TBA
- Mississippi Valley State vs. Prairie View A&M, 2 p.m. | TBA
- No. 1 Oregon vs. Michigan, 2:30 p.m. | CBS/Paramount+
- No. 2 Georgia vs. Florida, 2:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+
- No. T11 Iowa State vs. Texas Tech, 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 13 Indiana vs. Michigan State, 2:30 p.m. | Peacock
- No. 17 Kansas State vs. Houston, 2:30 p.m. | FOX
- Nebraska vs. UCLA, 2:30 p.m. | BTN
- Florida State vs. North Carolina, 2:30 p.m. | ACCN
- UCF vs. Arizona, 2:30 p.m. | FS1
- UTEP vs. Middle Tennessee, 2:30 p.m. | CBSSN
- Marshall vs. UL Monroe, 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
- North Dakota State vs. Northern Iowa, 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
- Navy vs. Rice, 3 p.m. | ESPN2
- New Mexico vs. Wyoming, 3 p.m. | truTV/Max
- Troy vs. Coastal Carolina, 3 p.m. | ESPN+
- Utah Tech vs. Central Arkansas, 3 p.m. | ESPN+
- Abilene Christian vs. Southern Utah, 3 p.m. | ESPN+
- Lamar vs. SE Louisiana, 3 p.m. | ESPN+
- Eastern Washington vs. Montana State, 3 p.m. | ESPN+
- Northern Arizona vs. Weber State, 3 p.m. | ESPN+
- UC Davis vs. Northern Colorado, 3 p.m. | ESPN+
- Florida A&M vs. Texas Southern, 3 p.m. | ESPN+
- San Diego vs. Davidson, 3 p.m. | ESPN+
- Nicholls vs. Stephen F. Austin, 3 p.m. | ESPN+
- Mississippi State vs. Massachusetts, 3:15 p.m. | SEC Network
- North Alabama vs. Austin Peay, 4 p.m. | ESPN+
- Cal Poly vs. Montana, 4 p.m. | ESPN+
- Alcorn State vs. Alabama State, 4 p.m. | ESPN+
- Tennessee State vs. UT Martin, 5 p.m. | ESPN+
- Oklahoma State vs. Arizona State, 6 p.m. | FS1
- Fresno State vs. Hawai’i, 6 p.m. | TBA
- Tarleton State vs. Eastern Kentucky, 6 p.m. | ESPN+
- No. T11 Clemson vs. Louisville, 6:30 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 10 Texas A&M vs. South Carolina, 6:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+
- Iowa vs. Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m. | NBC
- Washington vs. Southern California, 6:30 p.m. | BTN
- South Alabama vs. Georgia Southern, 6:30 p.m. | ESPN U
- No. 7 Tennessee vs. Kentucky, 6:45 p.m. | SEC Network
- No. 18 Pitt vs. No. 20 SMU, 7 p.m. | ACCN
- Baylor vs. TCU, 7 p.m. | ESPN2
- Nevada vs. Colorado State, 7 p.m. | CBSSN
- McNeese vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 7 p.m. | ESPN+
- Sacramento State vs. Portland State, 8 p.m. | ESPN+
High In The Low 80s For Friday
November 1, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Partly cloudy, with a high near 84. Less than 20% chance of a scattered shower. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Here Is This Week’s High School Football Schedule
November 1, 2024
Here is Friday night’s high school football schedule from the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Flomaton 6, Northview 0 [Thursday-Story, photos...]
- Escambia at Tate
- Jay at J.U. Blacksher (Uriah)
- Gulf Breeze at Pensacola
- West Florida at Pine Forest
- Pace at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
- Central at Wewahitchka
- Pensacola Catholic at St. John Paul II
- Niceville at Navarre, 7:30 p.m.
- Bye: Washington
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 6, Northview 0 [Thursday-Story, photos...]
- W.S. Neal at T.R. Miller
Pictured: The Flomaton Hurricanes defeated the Northview Chiefs 6-0 Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow Is Friday, Saturday
November 1, 2024
The Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola 2024 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow – featuring the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS) The Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Air Demonstration Squadron The Thunderbirds – is Friday and Saturday.
The homecoming air show has been a mainstay in the area, one of the largest annual events in Florida’s Panhandle, drawing more than 250,000 spectators over two days. The Blue Angels’ annual schedule culminates with the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Airshow, the last of the season for the squadron.
- For a sneak peak from Thursday’s media day, click here.
- For base access and a show schedule, click here.
- For tips on taking the best photos, click here.
Themed *Celebrating One Small Step*, the 2024 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow will celebrate the 55th anniversary of one of the most significant events in aviation history, the July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 mission’s lunar landing.
“We’re excited to welcome the Blue Angels home with what’s going to be one of the greatest airshows the base has held,” said NAS Pensacola Air Operations Officer and Airshow Director Lt. Cmdr. David Padgett. “The performers and static displays are top-notch, and we have several surprises in store centered around the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic lunar landing. This will be a remarkable experience for the thousands of visitors to our great air station as we *Celebrate One Small Step*.”
In addition to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, premiere aviation and aerobatic acts will be part of this year’s attractions.
The Apollo 11 mission, during which former Navy pilot Lt.j.g. Neil Armstrong became the first individual to set foot on Earth’s moon, became synonymous with Armstrong’s first words on the moon’s surface: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
In a tribute to those famous words, the NAS Pensacola 2024 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow will be *Celebrating One Small Step*, a tribute to the intrepid spirit of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces as well as NASA’s commitment to making air and space accessible to everyone, for the benefit of all.
Additionally, the NAS Pensacola logo was redesigned for the airshow, featuring J. Gosling – the installation mascot – breaching the atmosphere with stars and the moon visible in the background.
Numerous static displays are expected.
NAS Pensacola, referred to as the “Cradle of Naval Aviation,” is designed to support operational and training missions of tenant commands, including the Naval Aviation Technical Training Center (NATTC), Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC), the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), Marine Aviation Training Support Groups (MATSG) 21 and 23, and serves as the headquarters for Naval Education and Training Command (NETC).
Pictured: The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly Thursday at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. NorthEscambia.com photos by Perry Doggrell, click to enlarge.