Soggy Sunday And Monday
May 30, 2010
Sunday could be a wet repeat of Saturday — with some North Escambia residents seeing heavy downpours. And Monday also looks to be soggy and less than perfect for a Memorial Day barbecue.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Memorial Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Friday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%
Saturday Blood Drive Honors Woman; More Bloodmobile Visits Scheduled
May 30, 2010
A blood drive was held Saturday in Molino in memory of Karen R. Broxson, 23, of Molino, who was killed last July in an accident at Highway 29 and 9 1/2 Mile Road. And there are at least two more chances to give the gift of life coming up in the North Escambia area.
The Northwest Florida Bloodmobile will be at the McDavid Mini Mart on Wednesday, June 2 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. And the Bloodmobile will be at the Walnut Hill Farm Supply on Monday, June 7 from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
When you donate to Northwest Florida Blood Services, you can save the life of a hospital patient in northwest Florida. Northwest Florida Blood Services is the exclusive provider of blood products to more than 24 area hospitals who need 175 blood donations a day. Each donation can save up to three lives.
Requirements for giving blood are below.
- Donors must be in generally good health
- At least 17 years of age, without permission. 16-year olds are now allowed to donate with permission granted by parents or legal guardians.
- Must bring picture ID
- Weigh at least 110 lbs
- Free of infection, fever or flu symptoms, for 3 days
- No cancer within the last 5 years
- No antibiotics within the last 48 hours
- No tattoos within the past 12 months
- No chest pain, heart disease, heart surgery (Requires written physician release with diagnosis)
- No history of viral hepatitis
- Cannot have lived in France for 5 years or more between 1980 and the present
- Cannot have lived or visited in the UK for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 to 1996
- Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the UK between 1980 and the present
- Military personnel (current and former), and their dependents, who spent time in military bases in northern Europe during 1980-1990, or southern Europe during 1980-1996, for 6 months or more
- All military personnel (active & reserve) that are returning from Iraq, are deferred for a period of 1 year after the last date on location in that country.
Pictured: The Northwest Florida Blood Services Bloodmobile at Fran’s Diner in Molino on Saturday.
Free Fishing In Florida
May 30, 2010
Saltwater fishing is free this weekend in Florida as state officials hope to lure visitors and residents to the coast amid fears from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Gov. Charlie Crist signed an executive order establishing two free fishing weekends to help draw visitors to the beaches of the Sunshine State. Both residents and nonresidents in Florida can fish for saltwater species around the state without a license during the Memorial Day weekend, May 29 to May 31, and the weekend of June 5 and 6, which is the first weekend after the popular red snapper season opens in the Gulf on June 1. All other fishing rules apply.
“Florida is the fishing capital of the world,” said Governor Crist, “Our beaches are clear, the fish are biting, and we invite our friends to enjoy some Florida hospitality.”
Chairman Rodney Baretto of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) applauded the Governor’s decision.
“Governor Crist’s actions to offer free fishing this weekend will do wonders for our business communities that have been suffering cancellations since the oil spill started,” Barreto said. “We are not experiencing any oil impacts, and the fact remains that Florida is open for business.”
The FWC will continue to monitor all of the potential impacts of the oil spill on Florida’s fish and wildlife and continue to be involved with many aspects of the oil spill response, Barreto added. In addition, the FWC has consulted with key representatives from several fishing organizations in Florida who are very concerned about inaccurate public perceptions regarding the condition of Florida’s fisheries and the state’s marine environment. There has been strong agreement from these stakeholders that the fishing business in Florida is “as usual” and that fishing remains a safe and viable recreational and commercial activity.
Go to www.MyFWC.com/Fishing to learn about fishing regulations in Florida.
Photos: Molino Memorial Festival
May 30, 2010
The annual Molino Memorial Festival was held Saturday at CrossFaith Church. The day’s activities included arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, plenty of food, guest speakers and live entertainment.
For more photos from the event, click here.
Pictured scenes from the Molino Memorial Festival Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fuller, Miller To Wed
May 30, 2010
Danny and Lisa Fuller of Byrneville are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Devon Elizabeth, to Mr. William Ryan Miller, of Long Island, New York.
Devon is the granddaughter of Daniel and Betty Fuller of Pensacola and the late Emory and Ellen Wilkinson of Pensacola. Ryan is the son of William Miller and Marjorie Miller, both of Long Island, New York, and the grandson of Bob Hohenberger and Barbara Blackwelder of Westfield, North Carolina, and Maurice and Alice Blackwelder of Bardstown, Kentucky.
Devon is a graduate of Northview High School and is currently pursuing her RN Degree. Ryan is a graduate of Half Hollow Hills West High School and State University of New York Maritime where he earned a Bachelor’s of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering. Ryan is currently serving in the U. S. Navy at NAS Whiting Field, where he is in advanced helicopter flight training school.
The wedding will be held Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel aboard NAS Pensacola, and will be officiated by Rev. Tim Hawsey.
Update: Near-Drowning Victim, Age 3, Released From Hospital
May 29, 2010
[Updated] The three-year old girl that nearly drowned Thursday afternoon near Walnut Hill is expected to make a full recovery after being released from the hospital Saturday.
Family members said late Friday afternoon that the young girl remained in intensive care at Sacred Heart Hospital, but she was sitting up, playing, talking and watching cartoons.
“I praise God that she’s going to all right,” her mother said.
By Saturday afternoon, the young girl was released from the hospital.
Doctors had feared that she might have suffered some sort of brain damage as a result of not breathing for an unknown period of time, but her mother said that was not the case.
A relative performed CPR and revived the young lady after she was found floating face down, not breathing in a pool.
To read a previous story with more information, click here.
Photos: Fire, Possibly Started By Lightning, Destroys Barn, Farm Equipment
May 29, 2010
A fire, believed to have been sparked by lightning, completely destroyed a hay barn and several pieces of farm equipment Saturday afternoon.
Authorities believe lightning struck the barn on North Pine Barren Road near Bratt about 3:15 p.m. The barn and all of the hay inside were both a total loss. Two small tractors, a hay baler and a small trailer were also destroyed in the blaze.
After the barn itself was mostly extinguished, firefighters backed off to allow a large pile of hay to burn itself out — a process that was expected to take hours.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid, Century and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Ambulance and the Atmore Fire Department responded to the call.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Firefighters battled a barn fire on North Pine Barren Road Saturday afternoon. Pictured below: Firefighters backed off and let the remaining hay in the barn burn. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flood Advisory
May 29, 2010
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* small stream Flood Advisory for…
central Escambia County in northwest Florida…
central and northern Santa Rosa County in northwest Florida…
* until 500 PM CDT
* at 302 PM CDT National Weather Service Doppler radar continued to
indicate scattered strong storms with heavy rain moving slowly
northeast across portions of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
3 inches of heavy rainfall has fallen in many areas from Molino to
the central and northern sections of Santa Rosa County since noon.
An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is possible in these
areas through 5 PM.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
Excessive runoff from the heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels
on small creeks and streams…and ponding of water on roads.
Two Wrecks During Heavy Rains In Molino
May 29, 2010
Heavy rain is believed to have contributed to two different accidents in Molino Saturday afternoon.
The first was about 2:15 p.m. on Highway 29 near the Camp Of the Pines. A 69-year old female passenger suffered arm and leg injuries after a SUV rolled about three times into the median. The driver was not injured.
The second accident happened about 2:30 p.m. when a driver ran into a ditch at Highway 97 and Highway 95A. There no injuries in the crash.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to both accidents.
Both wrecks are still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Strong Storms In North Escambia
May 29, 2010
At 203 PM CDT…National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm near Barth…moving northeast at 15 mph.
This thunderstorm will affect areas in and around…
Chumuckla and McDavid through 230 PM CDT.
The primary threats from this storm are small hail…frequent
lightning…and wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph. Winds this strong could
down small tree limbs or branches and blow around unsecured small
objects. Seek shelter in a safe home or building until the storm has
passed.
This storm could produce rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches in a
short period of time…resulting in brief ponding of water around
low lying and poor drainage areas. Remember…do not drive your
vehicle into water covered roadways. The depth may be too great to
allow a safe crossing.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT
Saturday evening for southwestern Alabama and northwest Florida.