Heat Advisory Continues, Heat Index 108-112; Afternoon Storms
August 11, 2019
A heat advisory has been extended until Monday for the entire area.
With temperatures in the mid and upper 90s, the heat index will soar to 108 to 112 degrees on Sunday. Some, but not all, will see some heat relief from afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Heat index readings around 112.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. West winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Heat index readings around 110.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs around 90. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Haas Center Conducting Century Survey, Holding Focus Group Meetings Tuesday
August 11, 2019
The University of West Florida Haas Center will hold focus group sessions Tuesday to survey Century area residents on community goods and services needed in the area, and an online version of the survey is also available.
The survey is available now at Haas.uwf.edu/CenturySurvey. The focus group meetings will be held at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. at 4400 Hecker Road.
The survey is part of a $24,500 marketing study funding by the Escambia County Commission.
Alabama Congressman Byrne To Hold Atmore Town Hall On Monday
August 11, 2019
Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne will hold a town hall meeting in Atmore on Monday.
The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Atmore City Hall at 201 East Louisville Avenue. The meeting is open to the public.
Pictured: Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne during a previous town hall meeting in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Back To School: What Time Does Your Child’s School Start And Release?
August 11, 2019
School begins Monday, August 12 in Escambia County.
For a printable school start and release time schedule, click here. The schedule includes complete details such as drop off times, bus departure schedules and early release times.
Richard James Barta
August 11, 2019
Richard James Barta, 73, passed away on August 3, 2019. He was born on November 15, 1945, in LaGrange, TX to Gladys and Ladik Barta, both deceased.
He was raised in Houston, TX. He married his loving wife, Brenda, on March 26, 1983. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Barta, and they just celebrated 36 years of marriage this year. He is also survived by his son, Jonathan Barta (wife, Donna) and their children, Jonathan Jr. and Jacob Barta of Cabot, Arkansas. He is also survived by his stepson, Ryan Prasek and his children, Trenton and Tanner Prasek along with his stepdaughter, Nicole Burkhalter (husband, Nick) and their children, Braden and Bree Burkhalter of Pensacola, FL.
He began his long career in the bag business in Houston at Bemis Company. He then went to St. Regis in Houston as a customer service manager and was soon transferred to Pensacola, FL in 1992. From there he transitioned to Smurfit Stone Container then the company name changed to Graphic Packaging where he retired from. He loved golfing, fishing, and working out in his yard. But most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He always enjoyed attending every function involving his kids and grandkids. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the Duane Myers Sunday School Class.
Since there will be no graveside service, the family requests in lieu of flowers to make a donation in his memory to The American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association or any charity of your choosing.
Funeral services were held at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home on Friday, August 9, 2019.
The service was officiated by Reverend Theodore Bowne.
Nanella L. Marsh
August 11, 2019
Nanella L. “Nell” Marsh, 87 of Atmore, AL, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in Atmore, AL. She was a homemaker. She was born in Canoe, AL on June 25, 1932, to the late Walter F. and Lila Black Lowrey.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles A. Marsh; brothers, Eugene Lowrey, DeWitt Lowrey, Luther Glen Lowrey.
Survivors include her two sons, Frankie (Tina) Marsh of Oak Grove, FL; Roger Marsh of Atmore, AL; grandchildren, Crystal (Kyle) Bazzelle, Justin (Brooke) Marsh, Morgan (Eric) Roberts; and seven great-grandchildren, Olivia, Kyla, Christian, Parker, Peyton, Ella, and Reid.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 9, 2019, at Canoe Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating.
Active pallbearers were Buddy Lowrey, Gene Lowrey, Cole Lowrey, Kyle Bazzelle, Eric Roberts and Justin Marsh.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dennis Cooper
August 11, 2019
Dennis Cooper, 63, passed away July 30, 2019. He was a native of Cantonment, Florida. An avid hunter and fisherman, Dennis loved to be outdoors. He was a wonderful storyteller and loved a good laugh.
A loving and devoted father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend, Dennis is survived by his wife, Debby; daughters, Emilie and Elizabeth; and a sister, Nancy Ismail.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond and Gary; sisters, Jean and Linda; and his parents, Rudolph and Mabel Cooper.
Funeral services were held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made to the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (99 Cherry Street, P.O. Box 502, Milford, CT 06460, or rsds.org) or Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida (5200 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32503, or rmhc-nwfl.org).
Heat Advisory: Heat Index 112 Degrees Or Higher This Weekend; Scattered Storms
August 10, 2019
Temperatures will top out in the mid to upper 90s this weekend with the heat index soaring to 107-112, possibly as high as 115 degrees. Temperatures are forecast to only fall into the upper 70s at night, so there will not be much relief from the heat.
High heat and humidity cause the body to work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Stay indoors with air conditioning if at all possible over the next few days. Check on your neighbors and friends and family frequently if they do not have air conditioning. Outdoor plans this weekend? Make sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, and apply sunscreen regularly.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Mostly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Heat index readings around 113.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds up to 5 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Heat index readings around 109.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday: Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday: Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Crary Road Bridge Replacement Project Completed
August 10, 2019
Work is now complete on a $776,874 Florida Department of Transportation project to replace the current bridge on Crary Road over Pritchett Mill Creek near Century.
The work involved replacing the current bridge structure with a box culvert, paving the roadway approaches, and improving drainage. Crary Road had beenen closed between Tedder and Byrneville roads since November 2018 for construction.
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Back To School: Here Are Printable School Supply Lists
August 10, 2019
School begins Monday, August 12 in Escambia County. Here are the school supply lists for elementary and middle schools:
For the Escambia County elementary school supply list, click here.
For the Escambia County middle school supply list, click here.
(High schools do not have a general supply list. Students are advised of their supply needs in each class.)