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Pensacola News Journal

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Cold front will drop Pensacola temps 11 degrees below normal

A blast of cold air could bring the first snowflakes of the season to the United States, and a light freeze to northern parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties later this week. A milder cold front swept across the Pensacola area over the weekend, bringing temperatures closer to normal than they have been. So far, November temperatures have been 5.4 degrees above average, according to data from the National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama . Starting on Friday, the stronger cold front will bring high temperatures well below 70 degrees for the first time this year. The coldest temperatures will hit around Saturday, which is forecast to have a high around 61 degrees and a low around 41 degrees throughout most of the Pensacola area. More inland areas are expected to see similar highs, but low temperatures will dip into the mid-30s, according to The Weather Channel . How cold will it get in Pensacola? Temperatures across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties will feel very similar. Expect highs in the mid-60s and upper 50s with lows in the 30s and 40s from Friday through Sunday. Residents can expect to see average temperatures run about 11 degrees below the

Pensacola, FL · 2d

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Freeze Possible for Tallahassee, Pensacola, and Panama City as Weekend Cold Blast Could Drop Wind Chills Into the 20s and 30s Statewide

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A strong cold front could send a sharp blast of cold air across Florida this weekend, and the latest model data suggests it may be even colder than first expected. New runs of the ICON and European (ECMWF) models show wind chills in the 30s and 40s for much of the state by Sunday, November 15. Parts of the Panhandle could feel like the 20s, and a freeze is possible across far northern areas. Forecasters say the details could still change, but the trend is clearly pointing colder.

Pensacola, FL · 3d

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Storms could not stop these Destin Fishing Rodeo pros

The 78th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo awarded over 200 anglers, mates, and captains despite weather interruptions. This year marked the first time in 13 years that red snapper was an eligible fish, becoming the most caught species. Six captains were named Captain of the Year across various divisions for accumulating...

Destin, FL · 3d

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Local nonprofits are helping to restore tree canopy after Hurricane Isaias

After Hurricane Isaias slammed the Panhandle last month, it took countless trees in the area. Two local nonprofits are working to assess and help restore the tree canopy. Mary Gutierrez, executive director of Earth Ethics, launched the Panhandle Tree Replacement Project shortly after Isaias. “A lot of friends were talking...

Okaloosa County, FL · 1d

Pensacola News Journal

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Pensacola neighbors fear health risks from Isaias debris grinding

For people living near Pensacola hurricane debris grinding operations, both in the city and the county, the cleanup from Hurricane Isaias has created a new problem: mountains of tree debris , heavy machinery and clouds of fine wood dust drifting toward their homes. The city has been using several locations for weeks to collect and grind vegetative debris left behind by the hurricane, including a small neighborhood park, Mallory Heights Park 2, on Goya Drive, and a site on Barrancas Avenue. Neighbors of both sites are letting city and county leaders know the operations are bringing many problems and health concerns as they operations turn what were once neighborhood green spaces into temporary storm debris processing operations. Neighbors in Mallory Heights say the constant grinding, noise and dust have left them worried about their health, the safety of their homes and why the city selected a park surrounded by residences for the work. City officials say the operation is authorized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and has passed state environmental and local fire safety inspections without violations. However, correspondence between a neighborhood resident and city officials reveals that Pensacola was also exploring whether the operation could be moved

Pensacola, FL · 3d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Young Citrus Trees Get a Chicken-Wire Ring Stuffed With Pine Straw or Hay Above the Graft Before Severe Freezes, UF/IFAS Leon County Says

UF/IFAS Leon County says young citrus trees need a chicken-wire ring stuffed with pine straw or hay above the graft before severe freezes. Other tips compared.

Leon County, FL · 2d

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Manna Food Pantries sees sustained surge in need for NWFL families after Isaias

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A Thanksgiving meal for 10 is expected to cost about $79 this year. That's slightly less than last year, according to a new Wells Fargo report. That national report may offer little comfort to families in Northwest Florida who are still dealing with the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.

Pensacola, FL · 21h

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Cooler air arrives Thursday, with a light freeze possible inland this weekend

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Rain has moved out, and clearing skies will lead into a dry evening across the Gulf Coast. Our next change arrives tonight into Thursday as a cold front brings increasing north winds and cooler air. Additional pushes of cold air will follow, setting up a chilly weekend with a light freeze possible in northern inland communities.

Mobile, AL · 1d

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Warm-Up through Veterans Day precedes major cold snap

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A cool and dry pattern continues along the Gulf Coast as we start the workweek. Plan on chilly mornings and gradually warmer afternoons. Max temperatures will surge into the upper 70s by midweek, followed by a strong cold front on Thursday. Colder air will rapidly rush in with a significant cooldown and potentially the first freeze of the season by next weekend.

Mobile, AL · 5d

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Series of Cold Fronts Brings Cooler Than Normal Temperatures to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama Including New Orleans and Mobile by Next Week

GULF COAST — A series of cold fronts is on the way for the Gulf Coast, bringing a real taste of fall to the region. The first front arrives Wednesday with drier, less muggy, and slightly cooler conditions. A second, stronger cold front follows late this week or over the weekend, with a growing signal for much cooler than average temperatures by late weekend and into next week.

Alabama · 9d

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WKRG Weather: Afternoon Hit-or-Miss Rain

Mobile, Ala. (WKRG) – After a gloomy few days, we will see more clouds and scattered showers and storms as a front moves through. WKRG Weather Today: Morning Fog, Afternoon Rain for Some. We start this morning muggier and mild with temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s and a...

Mobile, AL · 8d

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2026 Atlantic hurricane season among least active when measured by ACE

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is winding down as one of the quietest in modern history, and the numbers tell an impressive story. Despite producing 10 named storms, the season has generated very little overall tropical cyclone energy. As of November 4, the Atlantic’s Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) stands at just 19.7, approximately 83% below the long-term average. In other words, the Atlantic has generated only about 16% of the energy normally accumulated during an entire hurricane season.

Mobile, AL · 8d

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Heavy Storms With Frequent Lightning Move Through Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile Tuesday Night Into Wednesday Morning as Severe Risk Stays Low

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Heavy storms could rumble out of Mississippi and into Alabama on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, November 3 and 4. The latest European model lightning data shows storms crossing the state from west to east overnight. Rain looks likely from Tuesday night through Wednesday. A major severe weather risk is not expected at this time.

Birmingham, AL · 11d

WLOX

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Eric's Tuesday afternoon First Alert Forecast

Jackson County, MS · 8d

FOX 10 TV

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Rain returns Tuesday night and Wednesday, followed by a noticeable cooldown this weekend

Pensacola, FL · 10d

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Dry Spell Ends as Rain and Strong Storms Bring 1 to 3 Inches to Alabama Including Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile Through Wednesday

ALABAMA — The long dry spell across Alabama is coming to an end as showers return to the state on Halloween. For most areas, the last meaningful rain fell on October 10, when Hurricane Isaias moved through the state. Light showers today will give way to more widespread rain tonight, followed by a dynamic system on Wednesday that could bring 1 to 2 inches of rain and strong to severe storms to South Alabama.

Alabama · 12d