More Rain Forecast Today, Some Could Be Heavy

December 15, 2009

There is a near 100 percent chance of more rain today, and forecasters say that some rainfall could be heavy.

A flash flood watch is in effect for today, with another four or more inches expected in some parts of the North Escambia area. After about four to eight inches of rain on Friday and eight to 12 inches of rain on Monday, the ground is extremely saturated. Additional heavy rainfall can lead to rapid flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is your official North Escambia are forecast:

  • Today…Periods of rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
  • Tonight…Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent.
  • Wednesday…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
  • Wednesday Night…Partly cloudy in the evening becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
  • Thursday…Partly sunny in the morning becoming cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
  • Thursday Night…Cloudy. Rain likely. Lows 44 to 49. Chance of rain 60 percent.
  • Friday…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
  • Friday Night…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
  • Saturday…Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
  • Saturday Night…Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
  • Sunday…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
  • Sunday Night…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.
  • Monday…Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

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