Tornado Watch In Effect

March 28, 2009

A tornado watch is in effect for North Escambia and the surrounding area through Saturday morning.

Tornadoes, hail up to three inches in diameter, thunderstorm wind gusts to 80 mph and dangerous lightning are possible in the area, according to the National Weather Service.

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and be aware of possible warnings.

Here is your complete National Weather Service forecast:

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. High near 68. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 41. West wind between 5 and 15 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive