TORNADO WARNING: North Escambia, Santa Rosa, Escambia, Ala
March 9, 2011
ornado Warning
Statement as of 9:26 AM CST on March 09, 2011
* Tornado Warning for…
northern Escambia County in northwest Florida…
this includes the cities of…Molino…century…
northern Santa Rosa County in northwest Florida…
southern Escambia County in south central Alabama…
this includes the cities of…Flomaton…East Brewton…
east central Baldwin County in southwest Alabama…
* until 1015 am CST
* at 921 am CST…National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado along a
line extending from Flomaton to 10 miles northwest of Molino to 13
miles west of Molino…moving east at 55 mph.
* Tornado producing storms will be near…
Riverview…Jay and Molino around 935 am CST…
Dixonville and East Brewton around 940 am CST…
McLellan around 945 am CST…
Milton near whitin around 950 am CST…
TORNADO WARNING: Escambia Florida
March 9, 2011
Tornado Warning
Statement as of 9:10 AM CST on March 09, 2011
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
central Escambia County in northwest Florida…
this includes the cities of…Gonzalez…Ensley…
southern Baldwin County in southwest Alabama…
this includes the cities of…Spanish Fort…Robertsdale…
Loxley…Fairhope…Daphne…
* until 1000 am CST
* at 907 am CST…National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Daphne…or
near Jackson Oak…moving east at 45 mph.
* The tornado will be near…
Loxley…Silverhill and Robertsdale around 920 am CST…
This includes Interstate 10 in Florida between mile markers 1 and 10.
This includes Interstate 10 in Alabama between mile markers 34 and
66.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a
workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is
available…seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an
interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to
cover your body and always stay away from windows.
If in Mobile homes or vehicles…evacuate them and get inside a
substantial shelter. If no shelter is available…lie flat in the
nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Escambia, Florida And Alabama
March 9, 2011
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Statement as of 9:02 AM CST on March 09, 2011
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Escambia County in northwest Florida…
this includes the cities of…West Pensacola…Warrington…
Pensacola…Myrtle Grove…Molino…Goulding…
Pass…Ensley…century…Brent…Bellview…
western Santa Rosa County in northwest Florida…
this includes the city of pace…
southern Escambia County in south central Alabama…
this includes the cities of…Flomaton…East Brewton…Brewton…
Atmore…
Baldwin County in southwest Alabama…
this includes the cities of…Orange Beach…Gulf Shores…Spanish
Fort…Robertsdale…Point Clear…Loxley…Foley…Fairhope…
Daphne…Bay Minette…
* until 1000 am CST
* at 858 am CST…National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size
hail…and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. These storms were
located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Atmore
to 6 miles south of Bay Minette to 11 miles southwest of Dauphin
Island…and moving east at 50 mph.
* Severe thunderstorms will be near…
Atmore and mouth of Weeks Bay around 905 am CST…
Summerdale…Silverhill…Robertsdale and Loxley around 910 am
CST…
Oak Grove…Palmetto Beach…Cedar Grove and Oak around 915 am
CST…
Flash Flood Warning, Escambia Ala.
March 9, 2011
Flash Flood Warning
Statement as of 8:48 AM CST on March 09, 2011
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
western Conecuh County in south central Alabama…
this includes the city of Evergreen…
Escambia County in south central Alabama…
this includes the cities of…Flomaton…East Brewton…Brewton…
Atmore…
* until 245 PM CST
* at 842 am CST…National Weather Service radar indicated very heavy
rain from a line of thunderstorms moving across Conecuh and
Escambia counties Alabama. These storms have been producing up to
3 inches of rain in a short amount of time which will quickly lead
to flash flooding.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually
deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful
enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded
roads make the smart choice…turn around…dont drown.
Tornado, Flash Flood Watch: Severe Storms, Heavy Rain Possible
March 9, 2011
Severe storms and heavy rains are forecast for Wednesday. A tornado watch, flash flood watch and wind advisory are in effect for today.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Flash Flood Watch: Heavy Rain, Severe Storms Possible
March 8, 2011
Rain showers are forecast to begin tonight, with stronger storms and heavy rain expected into Wednesday morning. A flash flood watch is in effect for the entire area from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
Rainfall totals are forecast to be 2-3 inches, with some locations receiving 5-7 inches of rain.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight…Cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening…then numerous thunderstorms and showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
- Wednesday…Widespread thunderstorms and showers. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
- Wednesday Night…Cooler. Mostly cloudy in the evening becoming partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
- Thursday…Cooler…sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
- Thursday Night…Colder. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
- Friday Night…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
- Saturday…Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
- Saturday Night…Not as cool. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
- Sunday…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
- Sunday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
- Monday…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
- Monday Night…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
- Tuesday…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
March Madness Math Night At Bratt Elementary
March 8, 2011
Bratt Elementary School will hold a March Madness Math Night for third, fourth and fifth graders Tuesday night. Students and their parents are invited for a night of math fun with door prizes, refreshments and games from 6:30 until 7:30 at the school. For more information contact Bratt Elementary School at (850) 327-6137.
Preview: Gov. Rick Scott’s First State Of The State Address Tonight
March 8, 2011
Don’t expect Gov. Rick Scott to deviate much from his frequent message as he delivers his first State of the State speech Tuesday night before a joint session of the Legislature.
Jobs and the need to attract more of them will continue to resonate through the governor’s public discourse as he makes his first major speech since his inaugural address.
“I’m going to continue to watch how we spend every dollar…make sure that we give money back to taxpayers,” Scott said Monday when asked about what themes would be in his upcoming speech. “Make sure we prioritize things. Make sure our education system is for the benefit of our children, not special interests. Those are generally the things I’m going to talk about.”
House and Senate leaders say they expect few surprises Tuesday evening, saying the governor has remained on message since jumping into the race in April. Given Scott’s strong performance among conservatives, they expect the governor to come back to his mantra of lowering taxes and cutting spending by redefining the role of what state government should do.
“I think he’s going to have an ambitious agenda,” said Senate President Mike Haridopolos. “It’s one the American people are looking for.”
Scott minimized potential conflicts with his legislative dance partners, who have questioned the ability to provide business tax cuts while dealing with a $3.6 billion budget deficit. House Speaker Dean Cannon said Monday he also wants to put $1 billion in reserve, making business tax cuts even more difficult to deliver.
Scott remained unfazed, but downplayed the idea he might take a combative tone.
“Everybody got elected and they got elected on a platform,” Scott said. “The positive thing is everyone knows the number one issue is jobs,” Scott said.
Not everyone listening Tuesday night will agree with the message.
Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich said she’d like to hear a number of things from Scott Tuesday night.
“I’d like to hear how he is going to get the state back on track in terms of jobs and closing the budget gap without decimating health care, social services and our education system,” Rich said. “I’d like to hear how we can responsibly balance the budget by closing tax loopholes and looking for additional resources, not by cutting corporate income taxes or lowering property taxes.”
That said, Rich is not under the presumption that such proposals will be brought up by Scott when he addresses the chambers in a joint session.
“I expect to hear what we’ve heard for the last 12 years,” Rich said. “We’ll hear about cutting taxes, cutting services to our most vulnerable. We’ll hear about cutting education.”
Protests have been scheduled for Tuesday by teachers’ groups, environmentalists and others to express their concern over Scott’s agenda, which includes reduced funding for environmental programs, support for merit pay for teachers, and increasing the employee contribution level for the state’s pension fund. Scott said he welcomes the protesters.
“One thing that is great about our country is that everyone has the right to speak,” Scott said. “It’s good that people show up and say what they care about.”
By Michael Peltier
The News Service Florida
Alzheimer’s Support Group To Meet Wednesday
March 7, 2011
Alzheimer’s Family Services provides monthly support groups for family members or friends coping with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
A support group meeting will take place Wednesday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Century United Methodist Church at 530 Church Street. The support group is free but registration is required to attend, and respite care is available in most locations.
Support Groups are a means for caregivers and others interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s disease to exchange ideas, gather information and discuss their concerns with others who are dealing or have dealt with the same issues. To register for this support group or for additional information, call (850) 478-7790 or visit www.AlzFamServ.org.
Alzheimer’s Family Services is a not-for-profit organization serving individuals and families in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties in Florida as well as Escambia County in Alabama. Our mission is to provide education and emotional support through a variety of services including: memory screens, support groups, tracking devices for wandering patients, respite, and counseling. AFS is an affiliate of Covenant Hospice.
By The Way, It’s Still Winter: Near Freezing Tonight
March 6, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.