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TORNADO WARNING

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
northwestern Escambia County in northwest Florida…
southwestern Escambia County in south central A+labama…
central Baldwin County in southwest Alabama…

* until 515 PM CDT

* at 412 PM CDT…National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 8 miles east of
Robertsdale…or 9 miles northeast of Summerdale…moving north at
25 mph.

* Locations impacted include…
Poarch creek reservation…                 Perdido…
i65 and CR 1…       i65 and al 21…      Atmore…

This includes Interstate 10 in Alabama between mile markers 49 and
62.

This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 46 and 58.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

When a Tornado Warning is issued based on Doppler radar…it means
that strong rotation has been detected in the storm. A tornado may
already be on the ground…or is expected to develop shortly. If you
are in the path of this dangerous storm…move indoors and to the
lowest level of the building. Stay away from windows. If driving…do
not seek shelter under a Highway overpass.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT Sunday evening
for southwestern Alabama and northwest Florida and southeast
Mississippi.

Tropical Storm Warning; Flash Flood, Tornado Watches

(Updated 5:15 p.m.)There is a tropical storm warning in effect for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as Tropical Storm Lee spins in the Gulf of Mexico just off the Lousiana coast. The storm is expect to dump 12 to 17 inches of rain across the area.

Winds are forecast to increase to about 20 mph on Sunday with gusts to 30 mph. But Monday, North Escambia can expect sustained winds of about 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the latest information from the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center:

The Escambia County Emergency Operations Center remains at a level 3 (monitoring) status as Tropical Storm Lee moves closer to the Louisiana coastline this afternoon.  Escambia County staff will continue to monitor the National Weather Service, including winds, rain, river levels and tides, however the EOC is not expected to activate unless conditions worsen or the forecasted path changes.

The National Weather Service has placed Escambia County under a tropical storm warning.  The hurricane hunter aircraft has observed tropical storm strength winds south and southeast of Pensacola and Escambia County.

• During the evening hours and overnight, winds could reach 40 mph as sudden strong bands or squalls move through our area.  As these squalls pass there will be periods of calm and lighter showers marked by periods of intense wind and rain.
• The more northerly path of the storm will keep Escambia County on the eastern side where the heaviest rains and strongest winds will occur.

Current forecasted information for Escambia County includes:

• A flashflood watch for Escambia County through Tuesday morning.
• An accumulation of 12-17 inches of rain over the three to four day period.
• The river levels are expected to rise rapidly over the next three to four days, but not exceed flood stage.
  • The Perdido River is currently at 1.18 feet and could go to 13.2 feet late Monday into early Tuesday.
  • The Escambia River is currently at 2.67 feet and could go to 16.8 feet early Tuesday morning.
• Tides are expected to reach 2 feet above normal high tides.
• Flooding may occur along Ft. Pickens Road and along low areas of the barrier island.
• Strong winds will impact our area between Sunday and Tuesday.  On Monday winds could reach 30-35 mph sustained.

Other County Actions:

• With the anticipated high winds and heavy rains, residents are encouraged to bring in plants, toys, lawn furniture, trash cans and similar items from the lawn and patios that may be blown about.  Items should be secured or placed indoors.
• Crews will monitor the barrier islands in the anticipation of possible flooding as high tide occurs during the overnight/early morning hours.
• No road closures or flooding has been reported at this time.
• A single “red” flag is currently flying at Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key.
• Solid Waste Management will retrieve the large green recycling container at Park West (at the Ft. Pickens gate) in anticipation of possible flooding in that area.
• Sand bags can be purchased from local hardware and home improvement stores.  No sand bags are being distributed by Escambia County officials.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Tonight…Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
• Sunday…Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
• Sunday Night…Tropical storm conditions possible. Rain and isolated thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph becoming south 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
• Labor Day…Tropical storm conditions possible. Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 30 to 35 mph becoming 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
• Monday Night…Windy. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
• Tuesday…Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
• Tuesday Night…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
• Wednesday…Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
• Wednesday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
• Thursday…Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
• Thursday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
• Friday…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
• Friday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
• Saturday…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

Tropical Storm Lee: Football Still On Tonight, Farmer’s Market Canceled

Area high school games are still a go for tonight as Tropical Storm Lee spins in the Gulf of Mexico.

So far, we have received just one report of a cancellation for Saturday: The Market at St. Monica’s scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to the threat of rain. The farmer’s market will return September 17 at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church in Cantonment.

If you have any cancellations or closures to report, email news@northescambia.com. You must include a valid contact phone number.

Emergency Operations Center Monitoring TS Lee

The Santa Rosa County Emergency Operations Center has been activated to monitor Tropical Storm Lee and possible impacts on Santa Rosa County. No announcement has been made about the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center.

In Santa Rosa, officials will be keeping a close eye on the storm, watching roads and bridges for rising water from the 5-10 inches of rain expected through Tuesday. There are currently no plans to close county offices, court system or schools in Santa Rosa County.

This Week’s Prep Football Schedule, Scores

Here’s a look at North Escambia area football games for this week:

Thursday Scores

• Pace 54, Panama City Arnold 28
• Jackson 23, Escambia Academy 13 (Read more…)

Friday – Florida

• St. Charles Catholic at Tate, 7:30 p.m.
• Rocky Bayou at Jay, 7 p.m.
• Escambia at West Florida, 7 p.m.
• Choctaw at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
• Navarre at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
• Tallahassee Lincoln at Pensacola High, 7:30 p.m.
• Crestview at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
• BYE — Northview

Friday -Alabama

• Southern Choctaw at Flomaton, 7 p.m.
• Bayside at T.R. Miller, 7 p.m.
• W.S. Neal at UMS Wright, 7 p.m.

Saturday

• Pine Forest vs. Columbia (GA) in Jonesboro, GA
• Escambia County (Atmore) at B.C. Rain, 7 p.m. Ladd-Peebles Stadium

Latest Update: Tropical Storm Lee

Here is the latest information on Tropical Storm Lee from the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center:

The Escambia County Emergency Operations Center remains at a level 3 (monitoring) status as Tropical Storm Lee approaches the Louisiana coastline over the next 24 hours.  Escambia County staff will continue to monitor the National Weather Service, including winds, rain, river levels and tides, however the EOC is not expected to activate unless conditions worsen or the forecasted path changes.

Current forecasted information for Escambia County includes:

• A flashflood watch for Escambia County through Tuesday morning.
• An accumulation of 12-17 inches of rain over the three to four day period.
• The river levels are expected to rise rapidly over the next three to four days, but not exceed flood stage.
  • The Perdido River is currently at 1.18 feet and could go to 13.2 feet late Monday into early Tuesday.
  • The Escambia River is currently at 2.67 feet and could go to 16.8 feet early Tuesday morning.
• Tides are expected to reach 2 feet above normal high tides.
• Flooding may occur along Ft. Pickens Road and along low areas of the barrier island.
• Strong winds will impact our area between Sunday and Tuesday.  On Monday winds could reach 30-35 mph sustained.

Other County Actions:

• A single “red” flag is currently flying at Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key.
• Solid Waste Management will retrieve the large green recycling container at Park West (at the Ft. Pickens gate) in anticipation of possible flooding in that area of the barrier island.
• Sand bags can be purchased from local hardware and home improvement stores.  No sand bags are being distributed by Escambia County officials.

The Escambia County Office of Public Information will provide updates as needed throughout the weekend.  Please monitor local media outlets for the latest information.  General safety and flooding information can be found at www.BeReadyEscambia.com.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Tonight…Cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
• Saturday…Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
• Saturday Night…Breezy. Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph becoming 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
• Sunday…Breezy. Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
• Sunday Night…Breezy…cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph becoming 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
• Labor Day…Windy. Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs around 90. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
• Monday Night…Windy…cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
• Tuesday…Windy…cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning. Scattered showers through the day. Scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
• Tuesday Night…Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
• Wednesday…Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
• Wednesday Night…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
• Thursday…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
• Thursday Night…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
• Friday…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.

Hot Days To Continue; Fire Weather Warning Issued

Our hot, dry weather will continue for the next few days, and there is a fire weather warning in effect. With low humidity, the fire danger is high, and outdoor burning is discouraged.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. North wind around 5 mph.
• Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
• Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
• Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
• Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
• Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
• Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Hot, Dry Weather Continues

Our hot, dry weather pattern will continue the next several days, with no mention of rain in our forecast.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Tonight: Clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
• Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph.
• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind around 5 mph.
• Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
• Tuesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming east. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
• Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Friday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%

Overflow Parking, Shuttle Service Available For Marine Funeral

Overflow parking and a shuttle service will be available this afternoon for the funeral of Lance Cpl. Travis Nelson at the First Baptist Church of Atmore.

The First Presbyterian and Atmore First United Methodist are making their parking lots available to those attending the funeral. A shuttle bus to the funeral service will be provided. Those not attending the funeral but planning to stand in support of LCpl Nelson on the streets are asked to park in the downtown area.

Visitation begins at 12:30 at the First Baptist Church and continues until funeral time at 2 p.m.

Area residents are asked to line the streets for the funeral procession from the church north to the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Funeral Held For Local Marine LCpl Travis Nelson

Funeral services were held today for Lance Cpl Travis Nelson, the 19-year old Marine killed in action last week in Afghanistan.

Services were held at the Atmore First Baptist Church with Chaplain Lt. Commander Jeffrey Bornemann and the Rev. George Weaver officiating with military honors.

Nelson, a 2010 graduate of Pace High School, was the son of Scott and Beckie Nelson of Bratt. He is also survived by siblings Daniel Nelson, 28, Jenna McCall, 24, and Anna Nelson, 11. He was engaged to Madeline Cates, 21.

NorthEscambia.com will post a complete photo gallery Saturday morning.

Pictured top: Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Lance Cpl. Travis Nelson at the First Baptist Church of Atmore. Pictured inset: The hearse carrying the fallen Marine’s remains enters Oak Hill Cemetery. Pictured below: Taps is played during the graveside service for Lance Cpl Travis Nelson. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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