Warmer, Rainy Night; Some Storms Could Be Severe

December 8, 2009

There is still a good chance of overnight rain in North Escambia and surrounding areas, and there is chance that there could be some severe storms.

Here is your official North Escambia weather forecast:

Tonight: Periods of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 59. Southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 44. East wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Relay For Life Team Captain Party Tonight

December 8, 2009

A Century Relay for Life Team Captain Party will be held at 7:00 tonight at the Ag Building at the corner of West Highway 4 and Industrial Boulevard in Century. It will be a chance for Relay volunteers to talk about next year’s relay and work on the all important planning for the Relay.

The theme of this month’s party is ‘More Birthdays and Christmases”, and teams are invited to decorate their table and dress for the party. There will be a table decorating contest and bonus spirit points for team members that are dressed in the party theme. Each team should provide one snack or treat for the group. There will be refreshments, information, entertainment and door prizes.

Anyone interested in forming a team for the Century Relay for Life is invited to attend the meeting. Teams are welcome from Century, Walnut Hill, Bratt, McDavid, Flomaton and surrounding areas — not just Century.

The 2010 Century Relay for Life will be the fourth in North Escambia supporting the American Cancer Society.

For more information visit, www.CenturyRelay.com or call 256-3842.

Tonight’s meeting was originally planned for December 14 but was rescheduled.

Pictured above: Last year’s Century Relay for Life gets underway. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Warmer Temps, Rain Returning

December 7, 2009

Temperatures will be in the middle 70’s early this week and rain returns to the Gulf Coast. By Thursday, a passing cold front will signal the return of cooler weather.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Tuesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 70. South wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Warmer Air, Rain On The Way

December 6, 2009

After a cold night in the 20’s, temperatures will rebound quickly into the middle 50’s with sunny skies by afternoon across the North Escambia area. But, by late afternoon, clouds will move in from the west as warmer air moves into the area.

Monday and Tuesday will be warmer, but there will be a good chance of rain both days.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming south.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Freeze Warning Tonight

December 5, 2009

North Escambia and Santa Rosa county are under a freeze warning tonight; while our friends in Escambia County, Ala., are under a hard freeze warning.

Tonight is going to be a cold one, with a forecast low in the 20’s. It will be all about location tonight, with places like Atmore, Flomaton, Century and Davisville getting down to about 24. Molino is forecast to bottom out at about 26, and Cantonment will be around 29. Either way, it’s time to take precautions to protect plants, pets, pipes and people for tonight.

Here is your official North Escambia are forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday: A 10 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a high near 62.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Christmas Parades Today In Molino, Flomaton, Atmore

December 5, 2009

It’s the perfect day for a Christmas parade, and there will be three in the North Escambia area today.

The Atmore Christmas Parade will be held at 5:00 p.m. Flomaton and Molino held their annual parades earlier today. We’ll have complete photo galleries from both parades Sunday morning on NorthEscambia.com.

Here is complete information about today’s parades, as well as area parades planned for next weekend in Chumuckla, Pensacola and Brewton:

Atmore Christmas Parade, Saturday, 5 p.m. Atmore’s 2009 Twilight Christmas Parade “A Broadway Christmas” will begin at 5:00 Saturday evening and travel from City Hall through downtown along Main Street to Lindberg Avenue, ending at Escambia County High School.

Bands from Northview, Escambia County, Flomaton and J.U. Blacksher high schools will be joined by floats, the Abba Shriners, Santa Claus and more for the annual event. Floats will be based upon Broadway shows and musicals.

Brewton Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 12, 2 p.m.

The Brewton Christmas Parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12. Santa will visit with children at the Brewton City Park following the parade. The parade will begin in East Brewton, travel over the Mildred Street bridge to St. Jospeh Street to Belleville Avenue. For more information, contact the Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce at (251) 867-3224.

Pensacola Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 12, 5:15 p.m.

The Pensacola Christmas Parade will wind through the streets of downtown Pensacola on Saturday, December 12 beginning at 5:15 p.m. The parade will feature over 50 floats with unique holiday themes. The annual event, which draws over 50,000 people each year, will showcase bands from each high school in the county, the Blue Angels flight team and Santa Claus. The parade will be broadcast live on WKRG TV 5.

Chumuckla Redneck Christmas Parade, Sunday, December 13, 2 p.m.

The Chumuckla Redneck Christmas Parade will be Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at Chumuckla Crossroads. The Redneck parade is a project of the Chumuckla Athletic Association to help needy families with Christmas. Last year, the association sponsored nearly 50 children and families. This year, people are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy to put on the Caring at Christmas float in the parade. All donations help local children. For more information, click here.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Tate Band Performing In Disney Christmas Parade Today For ABC TV

December 5, 2009

Today is like Christmas for the members of the Tate High School Showband of the South. Band members are at Disney World, for a performance in the 2009 Disney Christmas Day Parade that will be nationally televised Christmas morning on the ABC television network.

The Tate band traveled to Orlando Thursday for the parade that is being filmed today in Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park for the Christmas morning showing. The band will also get to participate in opening scenes for the parade.

Each year, Disney invites bands to apply for the chance to appear in the nationally televised parade. Tate Band Director Joe Hooten submitted an application back in January based upon the band’s 37 years of superior rates, their 2008 appearance in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland as well as video footage and pictures from local events.

The Tate High School Showband of the South was the only band in the nation selected to perform at the 2009 Disney Christmas Day Parade.

While at Disney, the Tate band members also participated in an educational behind the scenes clinic with cast members from Cirque du Soleil.

Pictured above and below: The Tate High School Showband of the South previews their Christmas music planned for the Disney Christmas Parade. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Pharmacy Holding Annual Open House Today

December 5, 2009

Century Pharmacy will hold its 11th Annual Open House today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Santa Claus will arrive at 11 to visit with the children, and he’ll be available for photographs from 11-2.

Fresh, hot, French Market Beignets (a French doughnut coated with powdered sugar), warm cookies, and coffee will be served free to all visitors from 8-2. The Beignets and coffee alone are worth the trip to Century Pharmacy on Mayo Strett in the Historic District of Century, according to Pharmacist Julie Boothe-Moran.

There will be numerous drawings and prizes, including a “Discount Tree” giving 5-25 percent off of the most expensive item purchased, drawings for free gift certificates, a drawing for a giant stuffed bear, and a drawing for a $100 shopping spree at Century Pharmacy.

This year, there will be a special drawing for the kids. Two kid’s 20-inch bicycles (one boy’s and one girl’s) will be given to two lucky kids who visit with Santa Claus.

There will be a live remote on WPFL 105.1 radio during the day.

Century Pharmacy is located at 7531 Mayo Street, across from the former county health department building in the Century Historic District, one block north of Front Street.

Pictured above: The 2008 Century Pharmacy Christmas staff photo. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Updated: A Little Snow For North Escambia?

December 4, 2009

There’s a slight chance we’ll see some snow in the North Escambia area Friday night into Saturday morning. If you are willing to travel a few miles north or northwest, you might get to see a few inches of the white stuff on the ground.

We’ll start will rain Friday night, but forecasters say that it could become mixed with sleet or snow by morning in the North Escambia area. The further north you are in North Escambia, the better your chances of seeing a little white stuff. But don’t expect it to stick to anything; forecasters are calling for any snow that falls in our area to melt as soon as it hits the ground.

If the forecasters are wrong a little bit and you do get snow on the ground, email us pictures to news@northescambia.com so we can share them.

But 1-3 inches of snow is being forecast by Saturday morning in a line west and northwest of I-65. A winter storm advisory has been issued as close to North Escambia as north Baldwin County. The map above shows the winter storm watch.

Forecasters caution that any shift in a cold front or an approaching low pressure could greatly alter their forecast. We’ll keep you updated on NorthEscambia.com with the latest on our chances for seeing a few snowflakes.

Here is your official National Weather Service forecast for North Escambia:

Tonight…Chance of rain early in the evening…then rain likely late in the evening. Rain…possibly mixed with snow after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night…Colder…clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph.
Sunday…Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
Sunday Night…Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows around 40. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday…Warmer…cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night…Cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 48 to 53. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday…Cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night…Cloudy. Chance of rain. Near steady temperature around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday…Partly sunny. Chance of rain. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night…Colder. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday…Sunny. Slight chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Christmas Parades In Molino, Atmore, Flomaton And More

December 4, 2009

Santa Claus will be a busy man across the area this weekend with Christmas parades scheduled in Molino, Atmore and Flomaton. And next weekend, there will be even more parades in the area.
Flomaton Christmas Parade, Saturday, 10 a.m.

Flomaton’s Christmas Parade “Candy Canes and Christmas Carols” will begin at 10:00 Saturday morning. The parade will travel from Ringold Street to Palafox Street to College Street to Houston Street back to Ringold. The parade will feature a variety of floats and Santa Claus.

Molino Christmas Parade, Saturday, 1 p.m.

The 7th Annual Molino Christmas Parade will be held this Saturday afternoon at 1:00 with a special guest from the North Pole.

The parade will begin again this year on Crabtree Church Road at Sunshine Hill Road and end 1.8 miles away at the Molino Ballpark.

After the parade, for all the good little boys and girls, Santa Claus himself will be on hand at the ballpark for a visit and Christmas gift wish lists. A meal including a hot Alabama Wing House barbecue sandwich, chips and a drink for $5 will be available at the Molino Ballpark after the parade. Bake sale goods will also be available.

All funds raised from parade entry fees, the bake sale and the barbecue meals will benefit needy children in the Molino community, according to Sonja Luker, one of the parade organizers. The guidance counselor at Molino Park Elementary School will assist in choosing Molino area children in need of Christmas gifts.

If you or your organization would like to be in the parade, you can pre-register at Fran’s Diner, or register the day of the parade. Fees are $15 for a float or vehicle and $5 for each motorcycle, golf cart or horse. Four-wheelers and go-carts will not be allowed. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded for best float and best horse. Parade participants must line up by noon.

For more information, contact Sonja Luker at (850) 232-4973; Jayson Ging at (850) 587-2825 or Fran’s Diner at (850) 587-2803.

Donations such as toys and non-perishable foods can be dropped off at Fran’s Diner.

For more information and a parade entry form, click here.

Atmore Christmas Parade, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Atmore’s 2009 Twilight Christmas Parade “A Broadway Christmas” will begin at 5:00 Saturday evening and travel from City Hall through downtown along Main Street to Lindberg Avenue, ending at Escambia County High School.

Brewton Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 12, 2 p.m.

Pensacola Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 12, 5:15 p.m.

Chumuckla Redneck Christmas Parade, Sunday, December 13, 2 p.m.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

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