Up To 12 Inches Of Rain Expected This Week

August 8, 2016

The National Weather Service in Mobile is forecasting an extended period of heavy rain, with rainfall amounts in our area up to 12 inches  Tuesday through Saturday.

At this time, the greatest threats to our area are minor to moderate flooding along area rivers, creeks and low lying areas that typically have poor drainage and possible flash flooding of roadways.  Escambia County Emergency Management staff are continuing to monitor the system.

Escambia County residents are encouraged to:

  • Monitor the weather forecast daily as conditions can change quickly.
  • Remember that sand and sand bags are available at local home improvement stores for purchase.
  • Clear your yard of any debris that might clog stormwater drains when washed to the street by rain such as leaves or limbs.
  • Turn off any automatic sprinkler systems and do not water your lawn until after the storm passes.
  • Remember heavy rain may quickly flood low-lying areas including roads and bridges.  Standing water creates a serious road hazard, even when only a portion of the roadway is flooded. Most deaths from flooding in the United States are due to people driving their cars into flooded areas – “Turn around, don’t drown.”

Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 74. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive