Rain Overnight; River Flood Warnings Continue
January 23, 2010
A few strong thunderstorms are possible overnight in the North Escambia area. The rain should clear the area by Monday, as a cold front will move in slightly cooler air for next week.
Flood warnings are in effect for the Perdido River and the Escambia River in North Escambia (see below forecast).Here is your official North Escambia forecast:
- Tonight: Isolated rain showers in the evening…then widespread rain showers and scattered thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
- Sunday: Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms in the morning…then numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
- Sunday Night: Cooler. Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Chance of rain showers in the evening…then slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of showers 40 percent.
- Monday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph becoming 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
- Thursday: Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Thursday Night: Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
- Friday: Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
- Friday Night: Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
- Saturday: Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 53 to 58. Chance of showers 20 percent.
RIVER FLOOD WARNINGS
A flood warning extended until Sunday morning for the Perdido River near Barrineau Park. At 7 p.m. Friday the stage was 17.3 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 13 feet; the river will continue rising to near 17.3 feet by after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday morning. At 17.5 feet, water will be in the first floor of Adventures Unlimited office building.
The flood warning continues for the Escambia River near Century until further notice. A 8 p.m. Friday the stage was 18.6 feet. <inor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 17 feet. The river will continue rising to near 18.8 feet by tomorrow evening then begin falling. At 19 feet, low lying pastures will flood and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
Allison Woodfin Named Junior Miss EWMS Tonight
January 22, 2010
Allison Woodfin was named Junior Miss EWMS tonight at Ernest Ward Middle School.
We will have photos from tonight online shortly, and we will have a complete story and photo gallery Saturday morning.
For a preview photo gallery, click here.
Their biographies, as submitted by the girls, are below along with their photos. You can click any photo below to enlarge
Miss Autumn Ates
Age 13, 7th Grade
Autumn has received several awards including first grade highest academic average, A Honor Roll, second grade good citizenship, fifth grade achievement for accelerated reading, President’s Education Awards program signed by the President, good citizenship, writing award, A and B honor roll, 6th grade A and B honor roll, most outstanding award in Workforce Education, Top Gun Award, and 2nd place award in track. Her past activities include softball, track, and cheerleading. She enjoys swimming, cheerleading, softball, and art. She plans to graduate high school and go to college. After college, she plans to get married and start a family.
Miss Kaitlyn Abbott
Age 12, 6th Grade
Kaitlyn is a member of the EWMS volleyball and basketball teams. She is also a member of the Future Farmers of America, Student Government Association, and yearbook staff. Kaitlyn was the 2009 South Mississippi Sweetheart Beauty Queen and placed first in both the Dance Twirl and Beauty in Costume Divisions. She ranked top four in the EWMS Talent Show. She competed in the 2009 Spring Fling pageant and placed first runner-up. She also placed first in the Spring Fling twirling competition in both Dance Twirl and Rythmn Twirl. Kaitlyn was the 2009 Twirltacular Extravaganza team leader and place first. She also place first in the Twirltacular Basic Strut, Military Strut, and Grand Championship. Kaitlyn enjoys baton twirling, dancing, playing the piano, and entertaining her three little sisters. She plans to go to college and become a pediatrician.
Miss Victoria Wright
Age 14, 8th Grade
Victoria is a member of the EWMS yearbook staff and newspaper staff. She is president of the Honor Society and vice-president of the Student Government Association. She is also a member of the EWMS band. She has received 13 awards in the last year for outstanding work and maintains a 4.0 GPA. Victoria won the Patriots Pen essay contest through the VFW Post 7016 in Atmore, Alabama two years running. She made the girls U13 state soccer team in Ohio as first draft center mid. She also received third place in a Robotics competition. She enjoys soccer, hanging out with her friends, shopping, and duct tape. She plans to attend college and play soccer on the college level.
Miss Laurie Purdy
Age 11, 6th Grade
Laurie enjoys softball, swimming, and tennis. In fifth grade, Laurie received an award for perfect attendance. Laurie also enjoys reading, playing with bugs and worms, and collecting green things. She plans to go to college and become a veterinarian.
Miss Alexis Walston
Age 11, 6th Grade
Alexis has participated in baton, ballet, and tee ball. She has participated in both the Cinderella and Strawberry pageants. In the past year, Laurie has participated in softball, cheerleading, and band. She has received awards for Student of the Month and best behavior. She enjoys gymnastics, reading books, cheering, and dancing. She plans to go to college at the University of Florida.
Miss Kachanne Thomas
Age 14, 8th Grade
Kachanne enjoys cheerleading, volleyball, and softball. She has placed first and second in beauty pageants in the past and was named homecoming first runner-up at age 12. She plans to graduate high school and go to college. After college, she plans to get married and start a family.
Miss Ariel Walters
Age 14, 7th Grade
Ariel is a member of the EWMS chorus. She enjoys attending school and going to church. Ariel also enjoys singing, joking, and hanging out with friends and family. She loves animals and plans to be a veterinarian.
Miss Allison Woodfin
Age 12, 6th Grade
Allison is a member of the EWMS Future Farmers of America, Lady Eagles basketball team, Molino recreation softball and Walnut Hill Baptist Church youth group. She has received awards for A and B honor roll, perfect attendance, and citizenship. She was a member of the first place Sunshine Math Competition Team for Molino Park and received the Sons of American Revolution Good Citizenship Award. She enjoys scrapbooking, fishing, riding four-wheelers, playing Wii games, and shopping with friends. She plans to attend the University of West Florida to become a physical therapist.
Miss Kendal Cobb
Age 12, 7th Grade
Kendal is a member of the EWMS cheerleading squad. She has been a member of the yearbook staff for two years, a member of the Student Government Association for one year, and a member of Angie Shelly’s Twirl Time for six years. Kendal was the 2009 Miss Bambino. She is a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church. She participates in NWE softball and all-stars. She enjoys hunting, fishing, softball, golf, twirling, and cheering. She plans to go to college at the University of Alabama and become a pediatrician.
Miss Karmen Watson
Age 13, 8th Grade
Karmen is a member of the EWMS swim team and track team. She is a member of the Future Farmers of America and is also a member of the Atmore First Baptist Church youth group. She enjoys dirt bikes, being creative with photography, going to church, and spending time with friends and family. She plans to attend school in New York City and to pursue a career in the field of model photography.
Miss Morgan Ward
Age 12, 7th Grade
Morgan is a member of the EWMS Student Government Association, Honor Society, and swim team. She was the 2009-2010 winner of the EWMS Talent Show. She has been a member of the Eagles cheerleading squad for two years and competed with the cheerleaders in the 2009 UCA Nationals in Orlando, Florida, placing second. She will be attending the National competition again this February. Morgan is an active member in her church where she helps with the children’s church program, drama team, and choir. Her church choir recently competed and won second place in the Fine Arts competition at the state level. Morgan enjoys shopping, cheering, swimming, going to church, and hanging with friends and family. She plans to go to college and teach on the elementary school level.
Miss Hope Coggins
Age 13, 7th Grade
Hope enjoys softball, swimming, football, and cheerleading. She has received awards in cheerleading, softball, and track and field. Her future plans are to go to college and become a physical education teacher.
Miss Mariah Albritton
Age 13, 8th Grade
Mariah has been a cheerleader for two years at EWMS. She has also been a member of the Eagles basketball team and swim team as well as the EWMS Student Government Association. She is an active member of her church, Atmore First Assembly of God, and is a member of the youth choir that competed on the state level and won first place. She also participates in the church’s drama program. She has received Top Gun and honor roll awards every year. Mariah enjoys Facebook, anything to do with computers, texting, shopping, and spending time with her friends and family. Her future plans are to go to college to study dentistry and to become an orthodontist.
Miss Sabrina Cox
Age 13, 7th Grade
Sabrina enjoys singing, dancing, and track and field. She has received awards for A and B honor roll and softball. She plans to go to college and become a judge or lawyer.
Miss Ashlynn Webster
Age 13, 7th Grade
Ashlynn enjoys cheerleading, baton, color guard, and dance. She performs every year in parades and recitals. She is musically talented. She plays the piano, clarinet, and recorder. She has won awards for her musical skills in piano competitions. She also loves to dance and choreograph routines. Ashlynn’s future plans include dancing and becoming a lawyer.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Here’s Your Chance To Help Haiti Earthquake Victims Today
January 22, 2010
Two Pensacola radio stations and a television station are teaming up to help the Haiti earthquake relief effort.
CatCountry 98.7, NewsRadio1620 and WEAR Channel 3 are teaming up for the special broadcast “Gulf Coast Help for Haiti” live from Cordova Mall from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. The public is invited to stop by the mall’s outside entrance by the Best Buy wing and contribute to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
Credit card donations can also be made through a “Gulf Coast Healp for Haiti” phone bank at (850) 262-6100 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m Friday only.
Pictured: CatCountry 98.7’s Brent Lane and WEAR Channel 3’s Sue Straughan record a promotional ad for “Gulf Coast Help for Haiti”. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flash Flood Warning, Tornado Watch
January 21, 2010
A flash flood warning is in effect for North Escambia, north Santa Rosa and Escambia County in Alabama.
A tornado watch is also in effect for the entire area.
Additional rainfall amounts of three inches are possible in locally in the warning area, according to the National Weather Service.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, highways and underpasses. Additionally, country roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams and other low lying areas are subject to flooding.
Highway 29, Highway 97 Intersection Floods
January 21, 2010
The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting that there is flooding at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino.
Motorists should use caution and avoid the area, according to the FHP.
Historic Pensacola Ghost Stories At The Library Today
January 21, 2010
Historic Pensacola volunteers will tell spooky dead of winter ghost stories this afternoon at the Century Branch library.
The ghost stories will tell the tale of Pensacola during a yellow fever epidemic. The free program will take place for children of all ages at 4:00 this afternoon at the Century Branch Library, 7991 North Century Boulevard. For more information, call (850) 256-6218.
Flash Flood Warning North Escambia, Santa Rosa
January 20, 2010
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northern Escambia County, Florida and northwestern Santa Rosa County until 12:30 a.m.
National Weather Service radar indicated heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding over the warned area moving east at around 35 mph. Most of the heavy rainfall will be along and north of 1-10 through 12:30 am Thursday. Radar estimates that locally 2 to 2.5 inches of rainfall has occurred during the past hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area through 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, highways and underpasses. Additionally, ountry roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks, streams and other low lying areas are subject to flooding.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. If flash flooding is observed act quickly. Move up to higher ground to escape flood waters. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Santa Rosa County
January 20, 2010
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for north Santa Rosa County until 11:15 p.m.
Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm in north Santa Rosa County capable of producing quarter size hail.
A severe thunderstorm warning for North Escambia was allowed to expire at 10:45 as the storm moved into Santa Rosa County.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of natures number one killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
More Rain, Some Severe Storms
January 20, 2010
There’s more rain and a chance of severe storms in our forecast during the next day.Here is your official North Escambia area forecast.
- This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
- Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 59.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Today’s MLK Events
January 18, 2010
Parades and special events will honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. across the area on Monday.
Century:
The Century-Flomaton Improvement Association will honor Dr. King with a motorcade in Century Monday morning. The parade will line up at the old Carver High School on Pond Street at 8 a.m. The motorcade will roll at 9:00 and will end at the Ag Building on West Highway 4 by about 10:00. A program and celebration will follow in the Ag Building at 10:00. Corma Eleise Robinson Gaines will be the guest speaker.
Cantonment:
Parade, beginning at Washington and Webb streets. Line up at 3:30 p.m., parade beings at 4:00.
Flomaton:
Procession, line up at Damascus Baptist Church at 8:30 a.m., begins at 9 a.m. Program at 11 a.m. at the church with guest speaker Charlyn Madison.
Atmore:
Parade, Line up 9 a.m. begins 10 a.m. at Houston Avery Park, follows Martin Luther King Avenue, to Carver Avenue, Ashley Street, Main Street, McRae Street and ending at Escambia County High School.
Pensacola:
Parade, 11 a.m., downtown. An “After Parade Gathering” will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the DeVilliers Cultural Heritage Museum located at 500 W. Belmont Street with music, aft and food.