Extreme Flood Threat This Weekend

May 24, 2018

A tropical system will bring an extreme flood threat this weekend. Rainfall amounts of 6-12 inches are possible with localized higher amounts. Moderate to major flooding along area rivers and creeks and widespread flash flooding are also possible.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 83. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Memorial Day: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive