Pensacola's weather forecast for today, reported at 5:16 AM on Friday, the 21st of June. Today, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Next, Tonight, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday, partly sunny, with a high near 91. Next, Saturday Night, partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Sunrise today will be at 5:47 am and the sun will set at 7:54 pm.
There are 3 local weather hazards at the time of this report. Here are those local weather hazards.
Hazardous Weather Outlook. Updated. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central Alabama. southwest Alabama. northwest Florida and southeast Mississippi. Day one. Today and Tonight. A High Rip Current Risk is in effect for coastal portions of Alabama and the western Florida panhandle through tonight. A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of southeast Mississippi, portions of southwest Alabama, south central Alabama, the western Florida panhandle beginning 11:00 AM this morning until 7:00 PM this evening. Days two through seven. Saturday through Thursday. A High Rip Current Risk is in effect for coastal portions of Alabama and the western Florida panhandle until 8:00 AM Central Daylight Time Saturday. Spotter information statement. Please go to weather. gov/mob for additional information. Activation of SkyWarn severe spotter networks is not expected through Thursday.
Coastal Hazard Message. Updated. High rip current risk now in effect through saturday morning. Where. Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida. Impacts. Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Precautionary/preparedness actions. There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are life- threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don`t fight the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.
Urgent - weather message. Heat advisory in effect from 11 am this morning to 7 pm Central Daylight Time this evening. The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM Central Daylight Time this evening. Heat index values. Nearing 108 degrees or slightly above. Impacts. Heat exhaustion may set in if individuals are not adequately cooled and/or hydrated. Precautionary/preparedness actions. A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected of 103 to 104 degrees or heat indices of 108 to 112. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1.
See you tomorrow!