Great Weather Continues
September 5, 2010
Great Labor Day weekend weather will continue with a low near 60 tonight.
Here is your North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight…Partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 62. Southeast winds around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
- Labor Day…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Monday Night…Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
- Tuesday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Tuesday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
- Wednesday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Wednesday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
- Thursday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Thursday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
- Friday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Friday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
- Saturday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
- Saturday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
- Sunday…Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Perfect Weekend Weather — Low Of 55 Tonight?
September 4, 2010
We are in for near perfect Labor Day weekend weather, with lower daytime humidity and cooler overnight lows.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
- Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92.
Today’s College Football TV Schedule
September 4, 2010
It’s the first weekend of the college football season. Here is a complete schedule of all the games on TV today:
Saturday’s Games
Eastern Illinois at Iowa, 11 a.m., Big Ten Network
Miami, Ohio, at Florida, 11 a.m., ESPN
Samford at Florida State, 11 a.m., ESPNU
Western Michigan at Michigan State, 11 a.m., ESPN2
Youngstown State at Penn State, 11 a.m., Big Ten Network
Louisiana-Lafayette at Georgia, 11:21 a.m., CW
Illinois at Missouri, 11:30 a.m., FSSO
Appalachian State at Chattanooga, 2 p.m., SPSO
Connecticut at Michigan, 2:30 p.m., ESPN2
Jacksonville State at Ole Miss, 2:30 p.m., CSS
Kentucky at Louisville, 2:30 p.m., ABC 3
Purdue at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m., NBC 15
North Texas at Clemson, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU
Texas at Rice, 2:30 p.m., ESPN
Arkansas State at Auburn, 6 p.m., FSSO
Memphis at Mississippi State, 6 p.m., ESPNU
San Jose State at Alabama, 6 p.m., Pay-per-view only in Alabama
Washington at Brigham Young, 6 p.m., CBS CSN
Northwestern at Vanderbilt, 6:30 p.m., CSS
Oregon State vs. TCU (Arlington, Texas), 6:45 p.m., ESPN
LSU vs. North Carolina (Atlanta), 7 p.m., ABC 3
Cincinnati at Fresno State, 9 p.m., ESPN2
Wisconsin at UNLV, 10 p.m., Versus
Sunday’s Games
Delaware State vs. Southern, 11 a.m., ESPN
Tulsa at East Carolina, 1 p.m., ESPN2
SMU at Texas Tech, 2:30 p.m., ESPN
Monday’s Games
Maryland vs. Navy (Baltimore), 3 p.m., ESPN
Boise State vs. Virginia Tech (Landover, Md.), 7 p.m., ESP
Preview: Northview Vs. Graceville
September 3, 2010
The Northview Chiefs have their sights set on a playoff appearance this year, the second year at the helm for Coach Sid Wheatley.
The Chiefs lost five senior starters on the offense. Overall, the team lost 20 seniors from last year’s 7-3 season.
“It’s a gradual process, but I think we have them at the level they need to be at,” Wheatley said of his younger team. Brandon Sheet, a junior, will be called upon to lead the team at quarterback. There is just one senior — Tyler Brooks — starting on defense.
Young team or not, Wheatley said his Chiefs will be ready when the get off the bus in Graceville. Long road trips are tough, but the second-year head coach said Northview travels better than most teams.
Wheatley knows that Graceville will be ready tonight in the non-district game, thinking about last year’s 34-16 Northview win.
“Graceville may have a little revenge on their mind from last year where we were able to get out in front of them kind of quick. So I’m sure they have that on their mind and would like to make amends,” he said. “They’ve got a lot of good athletes; they’ve got some good size up front, so it’s going to be tough.”
Pictured: Northview High School Head Coach Sid Wheatley addresses fans Thursday night at the school. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Down Home Fun: Barrineau Park Music Night
September 3, 2010
There will be lots of good entertainment on stage tonight in Barrineau Park — and it’s free. The monthly Barrineau Park Music Night will be tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center. The featured local groups tonight are Fowler & Holland and Rowell Bluegrass.
The singing starts at 7:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will also be available beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The event is family-friendly — no alcohol is permitted on the property, and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.
For more information, call (850) 587-5575.
The Barrineau Park Community Center is located on Barrineau Park School road, about three miles west of Molino.
Pictured: Rowell Bluegrass will perform tonight during the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Meet The Northview Chiefs Tonight
September 2, 2010
The Northview High School Quarterback Club will sponsor the annual “Meet the Chiefs” tonight at the NHS stadium.
Planned festivities for the night include performances by the Northview Chiefs Tribal Beat Marching Band, the Northview High School cheerleaders and the introduction of the 2010 Northview varsity and junior varsity Chiefs.
A hot dog plate with two hot dogs, chips and a drink will be available for $6. The Quarterback Club will also be selling new Chief car decals and other spirit items.
Activities begin at 7 p.m. at the Northview High School stadium. Admission is free.
State To Decide Future Of Florida’s Last Fox Pen In Walnut Hill
September 1, 2010
State wildlife officials will consider a rule this week that would spell a permanent end to fox pens in Florida — the last of which was located in Walnut Hill.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider the rule during a three day session at Pensacola Beach. The new rule, if approved, will prohibit the taking of fox or coyote by a dog or dogs within an enclosure.
The FWC shut down the Shady Oaks Fox Pen at 4000 South Highway 99 in Walnut Hill back in February when the commission voted to temporarily prohibit the chasing of foxes and coyotes in enclosures. The FWC did not accuse Shady Oaks or its owners of any wrongdoing.
There were as many as six state permitted fox pens in Florida in 2009, but all had closed by the end of the year except for the approximately 200 acre Shady Oaks Fox Pen in Walnut Hill. At one time, there were about 50 fox and coyote pens from the Panhandle to Central Florida.
The FWC meetings will be at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, 12 Via de Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach. Meetings begin at 8:30 each day and are open to the public.
Pictured: A fence surrounds the Shady Oaks Fox Pen on South Highway 99 near Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Rain, Rain Won’t Go Away
August 30, 2010
Our wet weather pattern will continue for another day. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 91. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 94.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93.
Flash Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Possible Through Monday
August 29, 2010
A flash flood watch remains in effect through Monday for the North Escambia area as rain continues to stream inland from a weak low pressure stalled in the Gulf of Mexico.
Some areas, especially closer to the coast, have received three or more inches of rain in the past couple of days. The National Weather Service says another three to four inches are possible across the area in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 73. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. East wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 10 mph.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 91. East wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93.
Flash Flood Watch Until Monday
August 28, 2010
There is a flash flood watch in effect for the North Escambia area all the way through Monday afternoon.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Periods of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 75. East wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Sunday: Periods of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 82. East wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 90. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 91. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92.