Sunny, Cool Weekend
December 10, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area weekend weather forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday: Cloudy, with a high near 57. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday: Cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
- Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Christmas Parades Today In Molino, Atmore, Chumuckla And More
December 10, 2011
Several Christmas parades are planned for Saturday across the North Escambia area:
Dec. 10 — Molino Christmas Parade
The annual Molino Christmas Parade on Crabtree Church Road will be Saturday at 1 p.m. Ends with Santa Claus at the Molino Ballpark. Signups available until parade time.
Dec. 10 — Pensacola Christmas Parade
The Pensacola Christmas Parade will be held at 5:15 p.m. Saturday in downtown Pensacola. Featuring local bands and the Blue Angels.
Dec. 10 — Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade
This year’s Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade, with the theme “A Christmas Gift”, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Dec. 10 — Chumuckla Redneck Parade
The Chumuckla Redneck Parade through “downtown” Chumuckla will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Bonfire Jam concert to follow.
Dec. 10 — Brewton Christmas Parade
The Brewton Christmas Parade will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Dec. 10 — Milton Riverwalk Boat Parade
The Milton Riverwalk Boat Parade will be Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Riverwalk.
Byrneville Elementary Christmas Carnival Is Tonight
December 9, 2011
The annual Byrneville Elementary School Christmas Carnival will be held tonight at the school. Games will be from 5-7 p.m. outside, and a basket auction will begin at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Game tickets will be sold until 3 p.m. at the school at five for $1; tickets will be four for $1 at the event. Food — including barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, french fries, boiled peanuts and a variety of sweets — can be purchased with cash or tickets.
Basket themes in the auction will include Thomas the Train, Disney princess, Cars, Hello Kitty, toddler toys, Legos, collegiate sports, John Deere, girls’ dress up, fishing, hunting, sport and entertainment.
All proceeds from the carnival benefit the school.
Cold, Windy Tonight And Thursday
December 7, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Turning Much Cooler
December 6, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Rain likely. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a northwest wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
More Rain Through Wednesday
December 5, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Tuesday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Tuesday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Christmas Parades: Flomaton, Milton, Pace Today; Many More To Go
December 3, 2011
There will be Christmas parades Saturday in Flomaton, Milton and Pace, with several more parades to follow next weekend in the North Escambia area.. Here is a complete look at area parades:
Dec. 3 — Flomaton Christmas Parade
The Flomaton parade was Saturday morning. We’ll have lost of photos Sunday morning on NorthEscambia.com.
Dec. 3 — Milton Christmas Parade
The Milton Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 3 at 6 p.m.
Dec. 3 — Pace Christmas Parade
The Pace Christmas Parade was Saturday at 1 p.m.
Dec. 9 — Poarch Creek Parade
The Poarch Creek Indian Christmas Parade will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 9 on the reservation north of Atmore. Departs from the gym and ends at the health department.
Dec. 10 — Molino Christmas Parade
The annual Molino Christmas Parade on Crabtree Church Road will be Saturday, December 10 at 1 p.m. Ends with Santa Claus at the Molino Ballpark. To enter the parade, stop by Fran’s Diner on Highway 29 for information and to sign up.
Dec. 10 — Pensacola Christmas Parade
The Pensacola Christmas Parade will be held at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 10 in downtown Pensacola. Featuring local bands and the Blue Angels.
Dec. 10 — Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade
This year’s Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade, with the theme “A Christmas Gift”, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 10.
Dec. 10 — Chumuckla Redneck Parade
The Chumuckla Redneck Parade through “downtown” Chumuckla will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. Bonfire Jam concert to follow.
Dec. 10 — Brewton Christmas Parade
The Brewton Christmas Parade will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10.
Dec. 10 — Milton Riverwalk Boat Parade
The Milton Riverwalk Boat Parade will be Saturday, December 10 at 7 p.m. at the Riverwalk.
Open House At Wildlife Sanctuary Of Northwest Florida
December 3, 2011
The Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida is holding a Holiday Open House and Give A Hoot Supply Drive today at 105 North “S” Street in Pensacola. The event will take place from noon until 3:30 p.m.
There will be facility tours, music, unique gifts, children’s story time, food and games. Cameras are encouraged.
The facility is in need of these items on daily basis: sweet potatoes, venison or red meat, fresh or frozen chicken or fish, peanuts in the shell, pecans, puppy Science Diet, suet, peanut butter, liquid laundry soap, first class stamps, monetary donations and gift cards from Walmart, Lowe’s and Home Depot.
For more information on making a donation, call (850) 433-9453 or www.pensacolawildlife.com.
Chipley 25 Northview 21 FINAL
December 2, 2011
Chipley beat Northview in tonight’s state semifinal game 25-21.
Details and photos Saturday morning.
Cox Experiences Internet, Phone, 911 Outage
December 2, 2011
Cox Communications customers are currently experiencing service outages that include 911 telephone service. Residents in need of emergency services are advised to use their cell phones to call 911. Cox is currently working on the issue and hopes to restore services soon, according to Cam Johnson, Escambia County spokesman.